Mallards Estate Orchard, Carroll and Mullan StoneWork Extensive slate terraced walls for Mallards Estate botanical gardens apple orchard. Built with Isle of Man slate and Irish schist monoliths. All built with dry stone brief was to build without the use of concrete. Including 5metre high retaining walls, floating steps, slate edged paths and bee hive terrace. Hammer finished flat slate coping.

Mediterranes Flair in Haus, Hof und Garten

GODELMANN GmbH & Co. KG

Inspiration for a mediterranean garden for summer in Nuremberg with a retaining wall, concrete pavers and a stone fence.

Mediterranes Flair in Haus, Hof und Garten

GODELMANN GmbH & Co. KG

This is an example of a mediterranean garden for summer in Nuremberg with a retaining wall, concrete pavers and a stone fence.

Mediterranes Flair in Haus, Hof und Garten

GODELMANN GmbH & Co. KG

Design ideas for a mediterranean garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall, concrete pavers and a stone fence.

North Mesa Front Yard Living

Shearon Design Collective

Front yard transformation with new hardscape, seating walls, paver walkways, new plants, ;landscape lighting, driveway extension, updated brick to painted brick, and new synthetic turf.

North Mesa Front Yard Living

Shearon Design Collective

Front yard transformation with new hardscape, seating walls, paver walkways, new plants, ;landscape lighting, driveway extension, updated brick to painted brick, and new synthetic turf.

Redland Pavers

Coy Land Techs

The Redlands project at the carter residence started as a blank canvas. The pink rock area acts as a driveway by having 6 inches of compacted road base underneath. Every aspect of the the project incorporates a property wide drainage plan integrated into industry leading construction methods. Coy Land Techs installed the grass, concrete, concrete curbs, plants, irrigation systems, rocks, mulch, trees, retaining wall, pavers, grading, excavation, and more

Jardín Monasterios

CITRUS

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary garden in Valencia with a retaining wall and a stone fence.

Trees For Backyard Landscape

Big Rock Landscaping

Careful placement of trees, shrubs and more in this backyard retaining wall creates a modern, clean look.
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard garden in Salt Lake City with a retaining wall, brick pavers and a stone fence.

Simple Waterfront Luxury

Adam's Garden

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun formal garden in Central Coast with a retaining wall and a stone fence.

Pillars and Walls

Superior Scape

Dry laid flat rock natural limestone retaining walls in front yard.
Design ideas for a traditional sloped garden in Detroit with a retaining wall and a stone fence.

Woodside Garden

User

Carroll and Mullan StoneWork, Woodside Garden. Dry stone retaining wall built to flatten slope off garden. Garden entrance pitched. Teesdale sandstone with hammer finished round coping.

Eastside Residential Retreat

Earth Design, Inc.

Full landscape update front and back with native plantings and large retaining boulder wall.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun xeriscape in Other with a retaining wall, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Simple Waterfront Luxury

Adam's Garden

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun formal garden in Central Coast with a retaining wall and a stone fence.

Outdoor

Macario Full Service

Mid-sized traditional front yard xeriscape in Boston with a retaining wall, concrete pavers and a stone fence.

Simple Waterfront Luxury

Adam's Garden

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun formal garden in Central Coast with a retaining wall and a stone fence.

Pillars and Walls

Superior Scape

A natural boulder retaining wall creates a terraced planting area off the patio,
Photo of a country sloped garden in Detroit with a retaining wall and a stone fence.

Simple Waterfront Luxury

Adam's Garden

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun formal garden in Central Coast with a retaining wall and a stone fence.

Woodside Garden

User

Carroll and Mullan StoneWork, Woodside Garden. Dry stone retaining wall built to flatten slope of garden, Teesdale sandstone with hammer finished round coping with sandstone pitching.

Ambleside - Steps

User

Carroll and Mullan StoneWork, Ambleside Steps. Entrance to sunken garden, dry stone slate with flat yellow sandstone capping.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard formal garden in Other with a retaining wall, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall and a Stone Fence

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.