Terraced backyard with raised pond and greenhouse

New terraced retaining walls using Mutual Materials flat face khaki manor stone with pisa 2 coping cap. Rope lighting mounted under cap for night lighting. Custom freestanding arbors in cedar with hanging accent low voltage light for table. Green house tucks back into walls opening up space in the yard.

Suffield Retaining Wall and Stairs

Western Reserve Hardscapes

Inspiration for a mid-sized country front yard garden in Cleveland with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Front Yard Simplicity

STC Builders

Photos by Joe Murgel
This is an example of a small modern side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Toronto with natural stone pavers and a retaining wall.

Brick Pathway and Basalt Retaining Wall

Regenesis Ecological Design

Recycled brick pavers, stacked locally quarried basalt stone wall system, placed granite boulders, and drought tolerant landscaping. anna caitlin photography

Board Formed Concrete Retaining Wall and Ipe Deck

Kimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture

The board formed concrete wall, Ipe deck, stairs and privacy fence provide a secluded area for the cedar spa. New York bluestone is used at the bottom of the steps.

Goleta Front Yard Makeover

Billy Goodnick Garden Design

Cool colors and soft textures are the theme: Snow in Summer ground cover, Pink Breath of Heaven and White Breath of Heaven. Photo: Billy Goodnick
This is an example of a small traditional front yard full sun garden for spring in Santa Barbara with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Glebe

sticks and stones Landscape Design

Small tropical backyard partial sun formal garden in Sydney with a retaining wall and decking for summer.

Artificial Turf for Active Dogs

PlushGrass Custom Synthetic Turf

Artificial grass requires no mowing, watering, or fertilizing. Dog urine won't stain or discolor the artificial grass. Clean ups on artificial grass are easier than on natural grass. If you're tired of re-sodding year after year due to your dogs then consider an artificial grass dog run from PlushGrass. Additionally, your dog(s) won't track dust or mud into the house with an artificial lawn or dog run area.

Stairs and Walls

Landserv Inc

Photo of a large traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Garden Design

Reyes Landscape Construction

A combination of Lavander and Hydrangea cover this natural stone wall
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall.

Great Curb Appeal

User

The final product is a house with great curb appeal!! The cement looks like a work of art as it is offset by beds of plantings and grass. There are raised beds next to flat patio space creating a nice change in height to the eye. This is the jewel of the neighborhood!!

Cunningham Pond Residence

Larkspur Design

Seana Cullinan
Mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun garden in Manchester with natural stone pavers and a retaining wall for summer.

Terrasse béton désactivé

GARDEN CONCEPTS

Garden concepts
Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard full sun driveway for summer in Brest with a retaining wall and gravel.

Beaver Lake House #3

Professional Landscaping Company

A drought tolerant and deer resistant landscaping with lots interest with Russian Sage and Salvia. The boulders and stone edging provide a natural feel to the landscaping.

Elegant Curving Brick Walls

THE KING'S MASONS

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional side yard shaded driveway in DC Metro with a retaining wall and gravel.

Poolside Landscapes

Treeland Nursery

For this poolside landscape design we added several Little Gem Magnolia trees. This provides Spring and Summer flowers while creating a privacy screen year round. Little Gem Magnolia trees planted and provided by Treeland Nursery.

Hill Country Backyard With A View

Double B Design, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional side yard full sun garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and gravel.

Orinda 5

Garden Nest Residential Landscape

Photo By: Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Thin Stone Veneer

Creative Masonry & Landscape of Cape Cod

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun garden in Boston with a retaining wall and mulch.

Color Color Color!

C&H Landscaping

Photo of a large country backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Denver with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

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.