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Small Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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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
Rustic Garden
Rustic Garden
Luxescapes, LLCLuxescapes, LLC
Meghan Himschoot
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
Backyard Retaining Wall
Backyard Retaining Wall
Premier Lawncare & Landscape, LLCPremier Lawncare & Landscape, LLC
Another photo of the completed project. Now the family can start planning for there patio!
Natural Flagstone Masonry
Natural Flagstone Masonry
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
Building Retaining walls
Building Retaining walls
White Landscape Design LLCWhite Landscape Design LLC
Clients have a small yard as a hillside came within 10 feet of back door. We built a series of 3 foot boulder walls avoiding the expense of engineered walls. Creating terraces for sitting and gardening.
Wilson Residence (Eichler Home)
Wilson Residence (Eichler Home)
Blue Sierra Landscape ConstructionBlue Sierra Landscape Construction
Custom pergola, In-ground IPE custom deck, custom lighting and planting, pour in place retaining walls board finish.
Raised holland patio and walkway with manor stone wall
Raised holland patio and walkway with manor stone wall
DREAMSCAPES Landscape and DesignDREAMSCAPES Landscape and Design
Courtyard Garden
Courtyard Garden
Karen O'Keeffe Garden DesignKaren O'Keeffe Garden Design
Karen O'Keeffe
Marvelous Mid Century
Marvelous Mid Century
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Dry creek and floating steps. Photo by Ketti Kupper.
Toronto West
Toronto West
Horvath LandscapesHorvath Landscapes
Front walkway and steps using India Stone Lavender and Permacon Celtik Wall. Driveway created using Interlock Borders with asphalt paving.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Watch this Space - Revamp of Santa Luz Front Yard
Watch this Space - Revamp of Santa Luz Front Yard
Alfresco LandscapesAlfresco Landscapes
Complete revamp of existing front yard, creating a more contemporary feel with new wide concrete steps with smart LED strip lights, simple stucco retaining walls, waterwise planting, metal fence and new driveway.
Amherstburg Front yard
Amherstburg Front yard
lilydesignlilydesign
This new beach front home on a shallow sloping lot provided the architectural bones to draw from. The front landscape brief was a coordinating space with curb appeal that could also double as an enclosed lawn area for their dog. Low custom metal fencing provides the enclosure and adding a layer of horizontal interest. Stone & concrete retaining walls mimic the house materials for continuity. In the rear - custom metal screens and corten planters provide privacy and detail and keep the focus on the beautiful lake view.
hillside guest approach
hillside guest approach
Thunder Hill DesignThunder Hill Design
gail bishop
Wood Deck, Pavers, Fountain and Garden- Back Yard
Wood Deck, Pavers, Fountain and Garden- Back Yard
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Backyard living area including sitting space, fountain, and stairs to upper level landscape. ©Daniel Bosler Photography

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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