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Small Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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Garden Details-Stonework
Garden Details-Stonework
Scott Mantz Associates, IncScott Mantz Associates, Inc
Scott Mantz
Doylestown Pa
Doylestown Pa
Earth Work DesignEarth Work Design
A fantastic outdoor entertaining area next to the spring house on this beautiful historic Doylestown property. Boulder walls and steps were used to fix the grade and a bluestone patio makes a great area for a fire pit and entertaining. Nick Pugliese
Goleta Front Yard Makeover
Goleta Front Yard Makeover
Billy Goodnick Garden DesignBilly Goodnick Garden Design
Instead of a ragged lawn bordered by junipers, and guest arriving at the front door via the driveway, the design created a dedicated set of steps to welcome visitors and bring them through the garden. Photo: Billy Goodnick
Fuller Landscape
Fuller Landscape
M.A. Desjardins Landscape ArchitectureM.A. Desjardins Landscape Architecture
Lots of Living is Happening in this Compact Gem of a Garden
Lots of Living is Happening in this Compact Gem of a Garden
Cambium Inc.Cambium Inc.
The very effective planting design embraces color, and more importantly, significant textural differences of the plant materials.
French Quarter, New Orleans
French Quarter, New Orleans
Smoketree LandscapeSmoketree Landscape
Conscious Stream Scape 2 Year Update - Silverlake
Conscious Stream Scape 2 Year Update - Silverlake
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Photo by Ketti Kupper
Beautifully detailed pied a terre
Beautifully detailed pied a terre
Roy Brooks Estate Agents LtdRoy Brooks Estate Agents Ltd
Home Exposure
Morrow Residence
Morrow Residence
Aubrey PontiousAubrey Pontious
Photo's taken by Aubrey Pontious Storm shelter integrated into the landscape.
Backyard Fire Pit with Custom Stone Pathway
Backyard Fire Pit with Custom Stone Pathway
SOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living SpacesSOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces
Clifton Retaining Wall
Clifton Retaining Wall
Above and Beyond Complete Grounds MaintenanceAbove and Beyond Complete Grounds Maintenance
DYI Landscape - No Retaining Wall or Curb Necessary
DYI Landscape - No Retaining Wall or Curb Necessary
Art & Architecture IncArt & Architecture Inc
Year 3 - Plants start to fill in. Gold flame spirea really pop in full sun. The hostas were existing, and got moved to a spot with more shade in my yard.
Thigpen Residence
Thigpen Residence
Chris Corbett DesignChris Corbett Design
Neil Michael - Axiom Photography
Landscaping Company at Rathgar, Dublin
Landscaping Company at Rathgar, Dublin
Aspects of LandscapingAspects of Landscaping
The professional back garden design was provided by the client and built by Aspects of Landscaping in Rathgar, Dublin 6. This rustic garden involved almost 60 tone of materials dug and moved through the house. The garden was divided into two levels. the lower part of the garden was built as a sitting area. Aspects of Landscaping used flamed golden granite slabs for a smooth finish. the top-level was designed to be used as an entertaining, grass area for the kids. The main objective was to reuse as many materials as possible. during the excavation our landscaping team managed to reuse granite stones for walling, old ceramic slabs for the patio on the upper-level and rustic bricks for stairs.
Craftsman Small-Space Gardening
Craftsman Small-Space Gardening
Avant Gardening & Landscaping IncAvant Gardening & Landscaping Inc
The slightly elevated patio provides additional usable space for outdoor dining, seating and living area. Natural screening plants in the background help hide unwanted views to the back alley and street traffic.
Taliesen Park
Taliesen Park
HINISH Design CollectiveHINISH Design Collective
Solothurn Curved Retaining Wall
Solothurn Curved Retaining Wall
UserUser
Carroll and Mullan StoneWork, Solothurn Retaining Wall. Dry stone curved retaining wall with chiselled finished flat coping, yellow limestone.
Manor Stone Wall and Holland Patio
Manor Stone Wall and Holland Patio
DREAMSCAPES Landscape and DesignDREAMSCAPES Landscape and Design
Watson Green
Watson Green
Jade Landscape & DesignJade Landscape & Design
Street Number Box in Etobicoke
Street Number Box in Etobicoke
Outdoor Lighting PerspectivesOutdoor Lighting Perspectives
This landscape lighting project was primarily in the back yard, but this photo shows an interesting retro-fit lighting effect we installed in the front yard. This existing house number box was lit from the inside by our wide-effect Ozark fixture, making for a stunning glow effect. While this was an existing box, our in-house metal fabrication facility has crafted similar boxes and shapes with cutouts of all sorts. These are great ways to illuminate a street number or the name of a property, and is available in any desired size or finish. These work particularly well here in Canada, since the point of illumination is shielded from snow, making them excellent year-round effects for important house number and sign lighting.

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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