Removed existing paved walkway and regraded entire yard with 30 tons of topsoil to create a lush and green yard that flows into the stone patio, and to the wrap around porch. The porch and patio seamlessly flow to the raised garden, contained by a bluestone-capped fieldstone retaining wall. Soft Touch Japanese Hollys and Lentin Roses, some Butterfly Bushes and a Burning Bush fill in the raised bed nicely, and will only look better once mature!

Genesis Lux Traditional

Stellar Homes Inc.

Venetian Home Entry

Archer Services

A brick paver walkway, stone retaining walls. Italian Cypress trees and a variety of shrubbery accentuate the beautiful Venetian style of this home.

3147

Rogers Design Build

Traditional Landscape

Big Basin Neighborhood

kds design group

Mark Pinkerton

Ipswich Hilltop

Rue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLC

A curved stone wall connects different levels on the sloping back yard Rue Sherwood Landscape Design

Modern Seating

ADLA Studio

Lafayette 2

Envision Landscape Studio

Backyard Retaining Wall with Steps

DREAMSCAPES Landscape and Design

Barton Hills Contemporary Curb Appeal

Native Edge Landscape

After this home was completely rebuilt in the established Barton Hills neighborhood, the landscape needed a reboot to match the new modern/contemporary house. To update the style, we replaced the cracked solid driveway with concrete ribbons and gravel that lines up with the garage. We built a retaining to hold back the sloped, problematic front yard. This leveled out a buffer space of plantings near the curb helping to create a welcoming accent for guests. We also introduced a comfortable pathway to transition through the yard into the new courtyard space, balancing out the scale of the house with the landscape.

Landscape Design

WINN Design+Build

Natural Stone Retaining Wall

FormLA Landscaping

Mid-sized, California native foliage sits atop and below a natural stone retaining wall, creating a cascade of foliage and blooms between the home and meadow.

Modern Front

Sander Design Landscape Architecture

Low Voltage LED's Illuminate Drought Tolerant Planting

Mediterrasian Landscapes

Terraces with drought tolerant plants

Small Shady City Garden

Heather Dale Garden Design

Render of the retaining walls lightens the shadiest part of the garden.

Main Residence

Becky's Creative Landscape & Design

Drought tolerant succulents, cacti & perennials combined in a stunning display of color & contrast. Local boulders & stone sourced.

Permeable Paver Lakeside Patio

Landscapes by Tom LLC

granite steps, with permeable paver landings, and a permeable paver patio

Conscious Stream Scape 2 Year Update - Silverlake

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

Photo by Ketti Kupper

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PHENOME ARCHITECTURES

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.