English Stone
Mid-sized country front yard garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Meghan Himschoot
Design ideas for a small country backyard partial sun garden in Denver with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Retaining wall

Choice Landscapes LLC

Choice Landscapes LLC
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden for spring in Seattle with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Creating a Contemporary Escape in a Traditional City Backyard

Outdoor Dreams

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Richmond with a retaining wall and mulch.

Mediterranean Garden

Hawkeye Landscape Design

Hawkeye Landscape Design We began this project with the idea of making a friendly entryway and social area under the Mulberry tree which provides much needed shade in this hot, mountainous area. The 'red fescue' meadow grass has a cooling effect and the agaves reduce the need for excess water and maintenance. The backyard has a covered dining area with a corner lounge and fireplace. The large barbecue offers a cantilevered counter for entertaining. The waterfall into the pool is surrounded with bamboo and plantings that emulate the hillside beyond the property. The permeable paving and mix of Vitex and Olive trees provide shade for smaller seating areas to enjoy the variety of succulents throughout the garden

Hummelheim - Insektenfreundlicher Familiengarten bei Berlin

Dendron Exterior Design - Gartengestaltung Berlin

Schiefer - Naturstein - Trockenmauer Slate - natural stone - dry stone wall Verbena bonariensis - Eisenkraut - Argentinian vervain Stipa gigantea Stipa tenuissima Thymus praecox Pinus mugo Rocks Clematis Magnolia Salvia Achillea filipendula 'Feuerland'

Landscaping & Hardscaping

TLC - The Landscaping Company

This space originally was dirt and steep hill. TLC designed not only a functional space but also a drainage issue.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Charlotte with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Doylestown Pa

Earth Work Design

A fantastic outdoor entertaining area next to the spring house on this beautiful historic Doylestown property. Boulder walls and steps were used to fix the grade and a bluestone patio makes a great area for a fire pit and entertaining. Nick Pugliese

Kensington Garden

Fiddlehead Gardens

This small patio space and bi-level garden was created to convert a back garden space that was difficult to utilize for the home owners and their small children. A small lawn adds outdoor play space surrounded by screening trees and low water grasses, Pin cushion shrubs, Kangaroo paws and Hydrangea ‘Limelight’ to add to the soft light yellow, green and sage color pallet.

Casual outdoor dining area next to house with bougainvillea

June Scott Design

Rock outcroppings make a striking background for new lounge areas in this compact Los Angeles hillside garden. Working with the attributes of the site, we added native plants to drape over the stone, and converted hollowed stone planters into a firepit and water feature. New built-in seating and a cozy hammock complete the relaxing space, and dramatic lighting makes it come alive at night. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.

Our Work

transblue

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional side yard full sun garden in Seattle with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Wood Fences

VIKING FENCE CO

This is an example of a large traditional side yard full sun driveway for winter in Austin with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

Motorized Iron Framed Gate with Wood Paneling

J & J FENCE

This is an example of a small modern front yard shaded driveway for summer in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Bollinger Residence

Finishing Touches Landscaping

Brad Lois
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Milwaukee with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Rustic Garden

Luxescapes, LLC

Meghan Himschoot
Design ideas for a small country front yard full sun garden in Denver with a retaining wall.

Retaining wall

Choice Landscapes LLC

Choice Landscapes LLC
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden for spring in Seattle with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Entryway

Lawns & Beyond Landscape Company, Inc.

Lawns & Beyond Landscape Company, Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Emerald Tucson

Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.

Photos by Meagan Hancock
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Phoenix with a retaining wall and gravel.

Orchard Rd Minnetonka Backyard Transformation

Landscape Charlie

This backyard Renovation was one our favorites. Carefully planned and executed with a detached garage renovation this backyard is ready for anything. Belgard retaining wall blocks, pavers and step units. All capped off with lights and future plans for a little dry creek bed bridge.

A Curved Edge

The Narrow Lane

This is an example of a small country backyard partial sun garden for spring in Boston with a retaining wall, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

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.