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Small Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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California Cottage
California Cottage
Tish Landscape DesignTish Landscape Design
A new cottage was situated in back of a historic home in downtown Palo Alto. The task was to incorporate the new cottage to the existing landscape. A poured-in-place patio allows the homeowner and her dogs to have a place to sit in the sun, while a dry stack wall delineates the patio edge. Under a canopy of Redwood trees, water-wise plantings create a lush and inviting space. Photos by- David Easton Architect
Fences and Gates
Fences and Gates
G Brown DesignG Brown Design
Photo taken by Michael Wonenberg at G Brown Design
Small town garden no lawn
Small town garden no lawn
Amanda ShipmanAmanda Shipman
Amanda Shipman
Northwest Zen
Northwest Zen
Pacific Garden DesignPacific Garden Design
A full-scale makeover was necessary to address drainage issues and create a low-maintenance landscape. It also offered an opportunity to incorporate the homeowner's love of Japanese Zen gardens. We designed a contemplative space that melds the traditional Zen aesthetic with Northwest plants and materials. The back yard is a peaceful retreat with stone features and restrained planting. Stone steps lead to a lower gravel patio with Montana sandstone benches. Irregularly placed square pavers bridge the gap between the organic and the geometric.
Stone wall with Sedum and Anemone
Stone wall with Sedum and Anemone
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Backyard Transformation
Backyard Transformation
EXECUTIVE CARE LANDSCAPEEXECUTIVE CARE LANDSCAPE
Cherry Blossoms behind retaining wall. Stamped concrete patio leading around the house to the front.
Garvin
Garvin
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
© www.laurendevon.com
Back Yard
Back Yard
Summit LandscapeSummit Landscape
Wheeler Residence
Wheeler Residence
SBD-studioSBD-studio
Garden addition which celebrates the beauty found in the Sonoran Desert. Sculptural saguaros, prickly pear opuntias, Senitas and golden barrels choreographed to amplify the landscape essence found at the Boulders Community.
Entryway
Entryway
Lawns & Beyond Landscape Company, Inc.Lawns & Beyond Landscape Company, Inc.
Lawns & Beyond Landscape Company, Inc.
Trockenmauern aus Granit mit üppiger Staudenpflanzung
Trockenmauern aus Granit mit üppiger Staudenpflanzung
Jörg Käding Garten und Landschaftsbau GmbHJörg Käding Garten und Landschaftsbau GmbH
Dieser Hausgarten fasziniert wegen seiner vielen kleinen Gartenräume, die den kleinen Garten sehr verträumt aber auch sehr viel größer wirken lassen. Die Verwendung heimischer Gehölze in Kombination mit aufwändiger Staudenpflanzung lassen den Garten während der Jahreszeiten immer wieder anders erscheinen.
West Heath Drive
West Heath Drive
Chester GardenerChester Gardener
Nick Crosby
Ben Lomond sand garden
Ben Lomond sand garden
Jan Nelson Landscape DesignJan Nelson Landscape Design
Front garden plantings, Lomandra 'Breeze'. acorus 'Ogon', Jester phormium Jan Nelson
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
Treehouse Landscape DesignTreehouse Landscape Design
Taryn Tree of Treehouse Landscape Design
Clancy Residence
Clancy Residence
Open Envelope StudioOpen Envelope Studio
OES | Steel retaining wall, custom steel grill structure with concrete counter top, string lights, native and drought tolerant plants in pea gravel. *Concrete pavers installed by subcontractor managed by OES. *Sod installation not by OES.
Mediterraner Garten
Mediterraner Garten
Winfried Eickhoff Garten- und LandschaftsbauWinfried Eickhoff Garten- und Landschaftsbau
Alexander Eickhoff
Coronado Charmer
Coronado Charmer
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Martin Mann photographer
Cambridge Cottage 2
Cambridge Cottage 2
The Narrow LaneThe Narrow Lane
Before and After Sustainable Landscape Design
Before and After Sustainable Landscape Design
Mediterrasian LandscapesMediterrasian Landscapes
Front Yard Simplicity
Front Yard Simplicity
STC BuildersSTC Builders
Photos by Joe Murgel

Small Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your front garden design.

How should I design my back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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