This is an example of a large modern front yard full sun garden for fall in Sydney with a retaining wall.

Small Backyard Retreat

Jasmin Landscape Design Build Maintain

Mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete pavers for fall.

Garten im mediterranen Stil

Gärten von Mähler | Traumgarten.nrw

Gärten von Mähler Ein Garten im mediterranen Stil, mit Wellnessmöglichkeit ohne Einblicke von außen zu gewähren.
Design ideas for a small mediterranean courtyard partial sun garden for fall in Hamburg with a retaining wall and decking.

Orinda Updated rancher

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Steve Lambert
This is an example of a mid-sized front yard partial sun garden for fall in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Сады Майендорф

IL NATURE ландшафтный дизайн

This is an example of a traditional partial sun formal garden for fall in Moscow with a retaining wall.

Belgian Block Seating Wall, Granite Boulder Retaining Wall, Paver Patio

Above and Beyond Complete Grounds Maintenance

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard full sun garden for fall in Omaha with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

Contemporary Landscape and Exterior Remodel in Kentfield, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

This contemporary landscape was completely transformed with bluestone patios, pathways and stairways; stucco covered retaining walls, drought-tolerant trees and other plantings along with low-voltage lighting, fencing, and other accents. Photos and Design © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Design.

Gardens & walkways in North Andover, MA

Rue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLC

Rue Sherwood Landscape Design
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun driveway for fall in Boston with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Olive Trees

Landscape Contractors

Old Growth Olive Transplanted in Motor Court
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front yard full sun driveway for fall in Houston with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

Vernon NJ

Aquaterra Earthscapes LLC

Design ideas for a large country backyard partial sun garden for fall in New York with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Contemporary rear garden in St Albans, Hertfordshire

Linsey Evans Garden Design

Small rear garden in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Gabion cages filled with Purbeck stone were used for the retaining walls which create height and interest. The original pond with the Acer growing over the top was retained, raised slightly and re-lined with fibreglass. A circular path creates movement around the garden which is divided in half with the rear half being devoted to growing a vegetables. A powder coated aluminium pergola adds sculptural dimension, height and interest. The raised vegetable beds were created from Oak railway sleepers. Many plants were retained and re-homed.

Valera Residence

One Source Outdoors/One Landscape

Design ideas for a large modern backyard shaded xeriscape for fall in Las Vegas with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Tuscan Style Home With Siloam Stone Walls

Accent Landscapes

This landscape is a great fit for Mountain Shadows. With its lush, green native turf, numerous evergreens, and stunning use of boulder and Siloam stone retaining walls, it provides great curb appeal.

Portfolio

Paul Massad Landscaping

Stone wall in the woods
Photo of a small traditional backyard shaded formal garden for fall in Boston with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Woodland Garden

BP Design

Stonewall terraces were built on the right side of the patio and provides room for small dynamic gardens.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard shaded formal garden for fall in Boston with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Right angled beds in Dun Laoire Garden

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Formal Garden featuring raised herb beds with Maple Tree
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for fall in Dublin with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Coolum Beach, QLD

Fluid Design

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style backyard partial sun garden for fall in Sunshine Coast with decking and a retaining wall.

Horse Farm in Upstate New York

Studio 511

The house is set into a gentle rolling landscape. the expansive lawn is punctuated by a long stone wall with landscape steps that lead to the reflecting pond.

Creating Space for a Family of Gardeners

GreenHeart, LLC

©Melissa Clark Photography
Photo of a large traditional sloped partial sun garden for fall in DC Metro with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Composite Deck Hollywood

California Deck Builders

Large modern backyard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers for fall.

Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall for Fall

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.