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Traditional Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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Wood Fences
Wood Fences
Dakota UnlimitedDakota Unlimited
Stone Walls
Stone Walls
Creative Masonry & Landscape of Cape CodCreative Masonry & Landscape of Cape Cod
Oakley Landscape
Oakley Landscape
Beus Landscape, Inc.Beus Landscape, Inc.
Scarsdale Tudor
Scarsdale Tudor
Design Farm GroupDesign Farm Group
Bluestone steps surrounded by a mix of granite and natural fieldstone retaining walls dry laid and supported by interior mortar. Landscape lighting highlights the newly planted roses and perennials.
Holladay Residence
Holladay Residence
Clayton Vance ArchitectureClayton Vance Architecture
Central District Edible Garden
Central District Edible Garden
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Concrete by Concrete Dreams and Foundations. Photograph by Meghan Montgomery.
French Quarter, New Orleans
French Quarter, New Orleans
Smoketree LandscapeSmoketree Landscape
Custom Home in Bulverde
Custom Home in Bulverde
Maldonado Nursery & LandscapingMaldonado Nursery & Landscaping
We took Texas native (adapted) plants and added a splash of elegance to give this front entry the luxury feel it deserves. We had to pick plants that would survive the brutal Texas heat as well as the hungriest whitetail deer in Texas.The deer were relentless and we had to use natural deterrents (plants that deer are supposed to hate) along with man made products (like deer netting).
Patios & Boulder Walls – Minnetonka Lake House Landscape
Patios & Boulder Walls – Minnetonka Lake House Landscape
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Overlooking scenic lake Minnetonka, this multi-level patio seamlessly blends into the hill and creates multiple level spaces for enjoying life outside.
Avenue Road
Avenue Road
Parkscape Ltd.Parkscape Ltd.
Our avenue road project includes a architectural concrete driveway with radiant heating, limestone rubble estate wall with precast concrete coping, fancy profiled concrete caps, custom iron details and automatic gates.
Sunken Patio using Retaining Walls to Expand Outdoor Livingroom
Sunken Patio using Retaining Walls to Expand Outdoor Livingroom
Allan Block Retaining Wall and Patio Wall SystemsAllan Block Retaining Wall and Patio Wall Systems
Allan Block Product supplied by Midland Concrete in a Taupe color. Multi level walls were created to have built in planting area and a built in space for a fire pit - fireplace that isn't in the main patio space.
Landscape Highland
Landscape Highland
J & J ServicesJ & J Services
California Front Hardscapes
California Front Hardscapes
LiveWell OutdoorsLiveWell Outdoors
Client wanted to install a new driveway apron and border using Outdoor Living by Belgard Mega- Laffit paver in Brookestone. The design includes a Compass Rose from Paver Art. The front walkway, steps, wall and landing used Belair wall in Brookestone. Project included additional driveway work, bed prep and landscape lighting. After photos from Candy Wheelock Photography.
Natural Stone Steps
Natural Stone Steps
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
A close-up of the natural stone staircase with John Creech Sedum growing along the edges. Dining space and the grill can be seen on the upper level, left of the staircase. On the right side of the staircase a gas fire pit is also convenient to the back door.
Glen Oaks Backyard Pool Party
Glen Oaks Backyard Pool Party
Ted Lare Design BuildTed Lare Design Build
Ted Lare Design Build
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.
Stone Walls
Stone Walls
Creative Masonry & Landscape of Cape CodCreative Masonry & Landscape of Cape Cod
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
Martino Landscape Contractors IncMartino Landscape Contractors Inc
Front entries, sidewalks, paths and steps
Front entries, sidewalks, paths and steps
Landsburg Landscape NurseryLandsburg Landscape Nursery
More of Our Work
More of Our Work
Berkeley Design GroupBerkeley Design Group

Traditional Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional front garden design.

How should I design my traditional 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 traditional 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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