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Small Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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Multi-tiered Retaining Wall
Multi-tiered Retaining Wall
Elevate OutdoorElevate Outdoor
This unique retaining wall design curves around the house and gently slopes down the hill.
Stone Stairs & Landing / Insulation over shallow sewer line
Stone Stairs & Landing / Insulation over shallow sewer line
PermaScapes Unlimited IncPermaScapes Unlimited Inc
Stairs & Landing - A beautiful addition to the property entrance and no more frozen sewer lines!
Rustic Garden
Rustic Garden
Luxescapes, LLCLuxescapes, LLC
Meghan Himschoot
Concrete Formed & Molded Walls
Concrete Formed & Molded Walls
Donna Giguere, APLD Landscape DesignDonna Giguere, APLD Landscape Design
Concrete retaining walls and new steps address a very shallow and steep front yard. A rain garden has been integrated into the scheme. Donna Giguere Landscape Design
Small Retro Condo Garden- after
Small Retro Condo Garden- after
A Small Green SpaceA Small Green Space
Megan Maloy (after photos) www.meganmaloy.com
Small Front Yard Upgrade
Small Front Yard Upgrade
Reyes Landscape ConstructionReyes Landscape Construction
New front yard landscape with terraced stone walls, boulders, plantings and concrete walkway
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
Forest Hill South
Forest Hill South
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
Forest Hill South was designed by Mark Pettes of MDP and Pro-Land was hired to construct the project in 2012. Both natural flagstone and interlock was used on this project, designed to compliment one another as well as the house. Decorative walls retain the grade from the driveway and are faced with brick to tie into the house. Flagstone stepping stones laid in the grass bring you from the front landing into the backyard. The same flagstone is carried through the back and laid on the lounge and pool patio. Planting was added for some colour and privacy from neighbours.
Modern Ipe Hard Wood Privacy Fence
Modern Ipe Hard Wood Privacy Fence
Little LandscapesLittle Landscapes
Custom made Ipe (Brazilian Walnut) privacy fence/divider. A gorgeous hard wood choice for outdoor fencing.
Front Yard Landscape
Front Yard Landscape
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
The height of the natural stone wall is 26" and perfect height for sitting. A six inch space between the side walk and the wall is planted with Cerastium tomentosum or snow-in-summer.
Naturalistic Contemporary Home in Santa Monica
Naturalistic Contemporary Home in Santa Monica
Daniel Bosler FotoDaniel Bosler Foto
Detail of Shrub Bouganvilla. ©Daniel Bosler Photography
After: rock garden outcropping steps
After: rock garden outcropping steps
Futurity, Inc.Futurity, Inc.
Outcropping stone steps leading up a berm serve as a focal point. Viridis Japanese maples cascade over rock walls.
Kräuterbeet mediterran
Kräuterbeet mediterran
Garten- und Landschaftsbau Wolz GmbHGarten- und Landschaftsbau Wolz GmbH
Garten- und Landschaftsbau Wolz GmbH
Casual outdoor dining area next to house with bougainvillea
Casual outdoor dining area next to house with bougainvillea
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Rock outcroppings make a striking background for new lounge areas in this compact Los Angeles hillside garden. Working with the attributes of the site, we added native plants to drape over the stone, and converted hollowed stone planters into a firepit and water feature. New built-in seating and a cozy hammock complete the relaxing space, and dramatic lighting makes it come alive at night. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.
Landscape Design Lake Mary Heathrow Fl lanai water fountain pavers
Landscape Design Lake Mary Heathrow Fl lanai water fountain pavers
Earthwise Horticultural ServicesEarthwise Horticultural Services
Scott Simpson
Concord Riverwalk
Concord Riverwalk
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
Angela Kearney, Minglewood Designs
Natural Stone Terraces
Natural Stone Terraces
UserUser
Dry stack flagstone walls create tiers on a steep sloped front yard. - Matt Unger
Piermont New York Scandinavian Modern
Piermont New York Scandinavian Modern
Design Farm GroupDesign Farm Group
Ipe wood accents help highlight the black exterior color of the this Cape re-design. In order to integrate the sloped terrain and create ample gathering spaces, we created various levels in the landscape. The terraced levels help open up the narrow space and provide better views to the Hudson River below. Ornamental grasses and ferns and a simple palette of white plantings create dimension against the black architecture. Native pea stone create simple yet thoughtful patios and walking paths. Photo Credit : Meeka Van der Wal Architect : Meg Fowler Builder : Joe Gambardella Landscape Designer : Meeka Van der Wal
Balmain - Inner city garden
Balmain - Inner city garden
sticks and stones Landscape Designsticks and stones Landscape Design
Fences and Gates
Fences and Gates
G Brown DesignG Brown Design
Photo taken by Michael Wonenberg at G Brown Design

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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