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/

Stepped retaining walls that follow the natural slope

Metamorphic Design

Alan Block retaining walls provide excellent structural retention of the slope

Lake Oswego Custom Getaway

Grove Custom Homes

Constable road

Hall Landscaping & Design

A contemporary design with a hint towards my clients retro tastes. Beautiful dry stone walls, oak sleepers, limestone paving and corten steel blend well to give a chic and usable space.

Balmain - Inner city garden

sticks and stones Landscape Design

Conscious Stream Scape 2 Year Update - Silverlake

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

Photo by Ketti Kupper

Morgantown Poolside Patio

Willow Gates Landscaping

This backyard paradise began with a muddy site, with all the grading sloping directly to the proposed poolside patio. The design for this outdoor living area would need to incorporate many challenges: * The grading issues would be corrected with retaining walls, which would create a warm yet expansive area and provide additional seating. * The pillars would require careful notching to insert the hardware for the pool gate. * The patio would need to incorporate stormwater storage underneath. * The edge of the poolside patio would require stabilization to prevent future settlement adjacent to the concrete pool deck.

Ranch Ridge Retreat

Providence Design

Photography: Rett Peek

Meandering Flagstone Pathway

Regenesis Ecological Design

A meandering flagstone pathway is bordered by a thoughtful curving retaining wall and drought-tolerant plantings that attract birds + butterflies: Salvia greggii 'Flame' (Red Texas Sage), Calluna vulgaris (Scotch Heather), Lavandual angustifolia (English Lavender), and native Arctostaphylos columbiana (White-Leafed Manzanita).

New Canaan

Keith E. Simpson Associates, Inc.

Casual outdoor dining area next to house with bougainvillea

June 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.

San Tavaros Project

Red Sun Landscapes

Retaining wall.

Orinda 5

Garden Nest Residential Landscape

Photo By: Jude Parkinson-Morgan

Large Backyard Landscape Design - Carlsbad

Singing Gardens

Landscape Highland

J & J Services

Sunset Eclectic Modern

Seed Studio Landscape Design

photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio

Long shot into Formal Gardens

The Crafted Garden

Long shot view of estate grounds with sunken garden in distance enclosed in natural stone walls. Susan Irving

Wood Fences

VIKING FENCE CO

Blue Stone Patio and Beautiful Fountain

Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.

Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall and with Fireplace

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.