Derrsser trap rock used for retaining walls and outcroppings. River rock used for a dry creak bed to control run off from the roof.

Chino Hills Ranch

NC Designs

Photo Credit : Hartman Baldwin Design Build New construction home designed and built by Hartman Baldwin. The landscape is extensive and was a collaborative effort between HB and NC Design. We created a beautiful drought tolerant landscape that blended in well with the surrounding hillsides. To ensure a healthy, vibrant environment for years to come, many colorful succulents, grasses, yuccas and flowering low-water perennials were used throughout the property, along with non-fruiting Olive trees and Palo Verde.

Hidden Gem in Tiverton

Sunflower Designs LLC

Photo Credit: Rupert Whiteley

Montecito Landscapes with Mediterranean plantings

Santa Barbara Home Design

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Exquisite Front Yard Landscaping

User

Hilltop Garden

ELA Outdoor Living

Located in Bucks County, PA.

Urban West London Garden uses Contemporary Slatted Screen Fencing

Silva Timber Products

Crisp and contemporary, horizontal lines are very much in fashion, both indoor and in the garden. Western Red Cedar Slatted Screen fences provide the sought-after look without restricting light or privacy. Particularly in smaller urban gardens, the warm and varied colour tones of the wood help add a much needed natural feel. Project designed by Charlie Day Gardens

Mediterranean Landscape

Subtropical courtyard

Ivy & Bloom

A lush colourful subtropical garden creates a vibrant entry and outlook for this home on a sloping site in a seaside suburb. photos by Dee McQuillan

Ridgehaven, Landscape Design and Build

Four Seasons Landscape

Wonderland Lake Terrace Garden

Native Edge Landscapes

Coastal Retreat

Tech Scapes Australia Landscaping

Terraced Garden

C&H Landscaping

French Park

Creative Landscapes Detroit LLC

pots & annuals by homeowner

Rock Staircase

Naylorscapes

Ditch the hillside and use some beautiful rock stairs to access your backyard. These sandstone stairs are a great addition to any yard. This photo was taken by Alec Naylor of Naylorscapes.

Large railway sleeper garden in Cheshire

Alexandra Froggatt Design

Alexandra Froggatt

Sleeper Wall - Bromley

Chase and Bailey

The original rough build granite stone retaining wall had become dangerous due to the effects of time and lack of maintenance. We replaced it with this retaining wall made from treated railway sleepers. It was important to ensure the strength of this wall and so posts were installed along the length of the wall.

Governors Island Perched Beach/Wall Project

Belknap Landscape Company

Craig Wentworth

Niangua 9 Lake Front

Exquisite Homes By TXR

Lake Side aerial photo

Tesuque hillside terrace

McCumber Fine Gardens

Santa Fe terrace entrance. Kendall McCumber

Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall for Summer

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.