This is a view of the corten steel retaining walls from the street. Native plants such as trailing lantana, Mexican feather grass, may night saliva and Iceberg roses and more are include in the landscape.

Stone Walkways

Terry T. King Landscape Architecture

Laurelhurst

Banyon Tree Design Studio

Modern farmhouse gets a new entry to the sunken front door. Custom concrete board-form walls, stone veneer, bluestone inlay, custom floating benches, and wood fence screening all installed in the courtyard space. Existing planters replanted, and a new driveway round out the complete change in the front yard.

Wohlfühlgarten in der Eifel

Gärten für Auge und Seele

Hangbefestigung aus Grauwackeblöcken, die in Trockenmauern aus gleichem Material übergehen. Lockere Bepflanzung der Zwischenräume mit Stauden. Blöcke können als Sitzsteine genutzt werden. Terrasse aus Travertinplatten mit Zierkiesel ausgezwickelt. Folienteich mit Quellstein.

Olde Maine

Amy Martin Landscape Design

Location: Cohasset, MA, USA When my clients purchased this historic house, they saw that this garden held great potential, even though the property had been somewhat neglected. They wanted the new landscape to evoke the feeling of an Olde Maine house that time had forgotten. Sitting on the front veranda in the shade of the treasured Horse Chestnut and Maple trees that flank each side of the house, we explored the possibilities together. The front yard sloped a bit too much for comfort, so we determined that building a stone wall in the middle would create a terrace, making both parts of the lawn more usable. Visions of parties and children's weddings came to mind. We put a set of elegant arching steps in the middle, leading down to the sunken garden. Large, mature Rhododendrons were planted at the base of the Horse Chestnut and Maple trees just off the front veranda. Boxwoods undulate beneath the trees with Vinca as a ground cover. Ticonderoga stone was used for the walls and steps, which was the closest match to the existing stone foundation. The exquisite masonry by Doug Brooks Masonry makes this staircase as elegant as a tiered wedding cake.

Hall residence

Open Envelope Studio

OES | Custom cedar fence, with steel planters, and native plants - Angelica Norton

Mid Century Modern Gem

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A concrete paver and Mexican pebble path leads from the dining "room" to the upper level.

Wine Country Residence

Reyes Landscape Construction

Overland Park Full Site Renovation

Bold Outdoors

Backyard Transformation

EXECUTIVE CARE LANDSCAPE

Cherry Blossoms behind retaining wall. Stamped concrete patio leading around the house to the front.

Hall residence

Open Envelope Studio

OES | Custom entry gate and cedar fence, steel planters with native plants, and steel edged pea gravel steps - Angelica Norton

Knockdown Rebuild - GLEN WAVERLEY

Gary Winter Landscape Design

Emilly Bartlett Photography

Shade Garden 2

Pearson Landscape Services

Kensington, MD Cathedral-Ceiling Screened Porch

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

We added this screen porch extension to the rear of the house. It completely changes the look and feel of the house. Take a look at the photos and the "before" photos at the end. The project also included the hardscape in the rear. Hardscape in the rear Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Soleimani Photography

Pickel Landscape Group

Techo Bloc BLU 60 Mojave Beige Slabs overlay on existing concrete patio. Viola 'Silver Gem' is planted as a ground cover.

Portfolio Sample

Williams Landscape & Design

Suburban Modern

Little Miracles Designs

In a suburb less than 3 miles from Manhattan an old house underwent a major facelift. I had a good fortune of being invited to participate on the garden design and installation. In the front a simple corten steel frame lifts an arrangement of Carex Pensilvanica, that will mature into a lawn that will not need mowing. Playful clusters of Boxwoods add structure and winter interest.

Rustic Contemporary

Land Studio C

Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall for Spring

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.