Front entries, sidewalks, paths and steps

Modern Curb Appeal

katie_shoemaker23

Modern curb appeal using Techo-Bloc's Graphix wall & Blu Grande smooth slabs.

School House Road Project

Belknap Landscape Company

Flatirons Terrace

TLC Gardens

Gardens/Landscaping

J & C Masonry & Landscaping, Inc.

Canton Landscape Project

Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping

Photo by Cory Mann

Segmental Retaining Wall

Impressions Outdoor Living, LLC

Impressions Outdoor Living

Modern Planters

ADLA Studio

Tyler Porterfield

Flowing stone walls in front yard woodland provide curb appeal

Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA

This house could not be seen from the street, so the owners wanted something that would catch the eye and be welcoming. We created a second entrance of sorts with the focal point stairs that lead the eye into the woodland and provide a glimpse of the home. The river stone wall hints at the mountain cabin home that will soon be seen. These meandering walls weave thru the landscape and add much interest to this previously linear and boring view. Large drifts of low maintenance ground covers and perennials were used for seasonal color. A few colorful annuals are scattered around in a purposeful manner to look like natural drifts of wildflowers. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.

Basalt Retaining Wall, Bluestone Stairs + Entry Path

Pistils Landscape Design + Build

Photo: Rocco Nardelli

Contemporary Craftsman Front Yard Landscape - Brookfield

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Overall view of front yard with pattern bluestone landing at the walk and split-faced fieldstone garden walls with custom Bedford coping. A band of beach pebbles adds a strong visual detail. Westhauser Photography

Englewood, New Jersey Retaining Wall

Techo-Bloc

This retaining wall project in inspired by our Travertina Raw stone. The Travertina Raw collection has been extended to a double-sided, segmental retaining wall system. This product mimics the texture of natural travertine in a concrete material for wall blocks. Build outdoor raised planters, outdoor kitchens, seating benches and more with this wall block. This product line has enjoyed huge success and has now been improved with an ultra robust mix design, making it far more durable than the natural alternative. This is a perfect solution in freeze-thaw climates. Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/walls/travertina-raw/

Minneapolis Urban Retreat

Grey Leaf Design, Inc.

Canon Hill Driveway

Pacific Garden Design

With a narrow driveway and leaning concrete retaining walls, parking was a major challenge at this 1938 brick Tudor on Spokane's South Hill. Crumbling concrete stairs added another layer of difficulty, and after a particularly rough winter, the homeowners were ready for a change. The failing concrete walls were replaced with stacked boulders, which created space for a new, wider driveway. Natural stone steps offer access to the backyard, while the new front stairs and sidewalk provide a safe route to the front door. The original iron railings were preserved and modified to be reused with the new stairs.

Alta Vista

Smith Builders

Concrete and steel retaining walls surround this gorgeous live oak tree.

Landscaping Ideas

Buechel Stone Corp

This natural stone path features Buechel Stone's Mill Creek Outcropping Steps. Click on the tag to see more at www.buechelstone.com/shoppingcart/products/Mill-Creek-Out....

Dry Stack Wall Feature at Front Entrance

Little Landscapes

A throw back to a traditional method for a modern, clean look. This front entrance was transformed with a stunning natural stone dry-stack wall planter set up.

My Projects

Wadescapes

Avensong Subdivision | Milton, GA

Greenshooz Landscaping

Birmingham Full Yard Design and Renovation

Custom Environments Landscape & Design, LLC

Front Yard Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall

Get Inspired by Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.