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Traditional Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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Stone Retaining Walls
Stone Retaining Walls
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Sedum is tucked into the small spaces along the staircase and also at the base of the stone walls as a softening agent. A before photo of this view is available at the bottom of the page.
Farmington, Ct. landscape 1
Farmington, Ct. landscape 1
Old Farms Landscaping Inc.Old Farms Landscaping Inc.
More of Our Work
More of Our Work
Berkeley Design GroupBerkeley Design Group
Rural Country
Rural Country
Small Brown Landscape ArchitectsSmall Brown Landscape Architects
marion brenner
Our Work
Our Work
Red Sun LandscapesRed Sun Landscapes
Red Sun Landscapes, Trent Cantrell Our clients wanted to handle a drainage issue on their corner lot, use a natural treatment with drought tolerant plants, and needed to blend into a neighborhood of Mid-Century and Modern homes.
Urban Meadow
Urban Meadow
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
A boring front lawn transformed into an explosion of color with drought tolerant perennials and grasses and an Idaho Fescue lawn. Warm, welcoming entry in this Urban garden. Timber retaining walls, stone path and patio and metal arbor create interest.
Elegant Oasis
Elegant Oasis
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Backyard with Artificial Grass in Broomfield
Backyard with Artificial Grass in Broomfield
PlushGrass Custom Synthetic TurfPlushGrass Custom Synthetic Turf
Artificial grass requires no mowing, watering, or fertilizing. Dog urine won't stain or discolor the artificial grass. Clean ups on artificial grass are easier than on natural grass. If you're tired of re-sodding year after year due to your dogs then consider an artificial grass dog run from PlushGrass. Additionally, your dog(s) won't track dust or mud into the house with an artificial lawn or dog run area.
Tiered Retaining Walls with Landscaping
Tiered Retaining Walls with Landscaping
Topeka Landscape, Inc.Topeka Landscape, Inc.
Tiered retaining walls constructed with 6" limestone wall material.
Terraced Retaining Walls
Terraced Retaining Walls
Musser LandscapingMusser Landscaping
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Rockworks LLCRockworks LLC
Wallingford Hardscape Project
Wallingford Hardscape Project
Millennium Landscape & Construction Inc.Millennium Landscape & Construction Inc.
Heather Jellerson
Garden with Armour Stone Retaining Wall
Garden with Armour Stone Retaining Wall
Lester ContractingLester Contracting
This large garden features a professionally designed garden with an Armour stone retaining wall along one side.
Lake front home- Number One
Lake front home- Number One
Westwork Architectural StudioWestwork Architectural Studio
Rear patio and landscaping, with landscaping by Green Source Design. Lower patio area is bluestone and is adjacent to the walkout area of the lower level. The views to Lake Erie are amazing.
Brecksville Backyard
Brecksville Backyard
Lifestyle Landscaping, Inc.Lifestyle Landscaping, Inc.
A series of weathered fieldstone walls were installed to mimic natural stone outcroppings and fit the feel of the site beautifully. Using the popular, segmented concrete-block retaining wall systems here would have looked out-of-place.
Boulder Retaining Wall - Sellwood
Boulder Retaining Wall - Sellwood
Tellurian ConstructionTellurian Construction
Traditional Cottage Garden Rancho Santa Fe
Traditional Cottage Garden Rancho Santa Fe
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Rancho Santa Fe landscape cottage traditional ranch house..with used brick, sydney peak flagstone ledgerstone and professionally installed and designed by Rob Hill, landscape architect - Hill's Landscapes- the design build company.
Connecticut Estate
Connecticut Estate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Photographer: Rob Karosis
Gray Rock Hill
Gray Rock Hill
Seoane Landscape DesignSeoane Landscape Design
Front Yard, Side Yard, & Back Yard New Build
Front Yard, Side Yard, & Back Yard New Build
UserUser
Timberline Landscaping

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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