Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall and with Lawn Edging

Terraced Garden

Belsize Gardens

This is an example of a contemporary garden in Other with a retaining wall and decking.

My Landscaping Work

Dave Ryan Landscaping Nantucket

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

Réhabilitation d'un jardin ancien

Agence MORVANT & MOINGEON Paysagistes Concepteurs

Gabrielle VOINOT
This is an example of a mediterranean backyard formal garden in Other with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Wood Deck, Pavers, Fountain and Garden- Back Yard

Bosler Earth Design

Backyard living area including sitting space, fountain, and stairs to upper level landscape. ©Daniel Bosler Photography
Small and australian native contemporary backyard xeriscape in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Highlands #2

Bloom Concrete & Landscape Design

Inspiration for a contemporary front yard garden in Denver with a retaining wall.

Eco Modern

Eco Landscape Design & Build

This is an example of a large modern front yard shaded xeriscape in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and gravel.

Sunken Patio using Retaining Walls to Expand Outdoor Livingroom

Allan Block Retaining Wall and Patio Wall Systems

Allan Block Product supplied by Midland Concrete in a Taupe color. Multi level walls were created to have built in planting area and a built in space for a fire pit - fireplace that isn't in the main patio space.

Wood Fences

VIKING FENCE CO

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall.

Retaining Wall and Planter Box Project San Ramon

United Constructors, Inc.

Mid-sized country backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Novotny Landscaping LLC Wall/Steps Construction

Novotny Landscaping LLC

Sally Michalko
Photo of an expansive country sloped full sun formal garden in Milwaukee with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Attention To Detail

Oden Home

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard formal garden in Providence with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Stairs by day, amphitheatre by night

Bayon Gardens

Landscape design & construction by Bayon Gardens // Photography by Tim Turner
Photo of a large modern backyard shaded garden in Melbourne with natural stone pavers and a retaining wall.

Woodland Rain Gardens

CARBO Landscape Architecture

Rear garden terraces are framed by forest and lower rain gardens, filled with native birch, willow, fern and iris. Roof drains on the residence and french drains in the lawn terrace fill the space defined by low stone walls. Cypress logs were harvested from nearby river bottoms and milled to create the bridge that connects the terraces. The rain garden extends from forest edge to a large window in the master suite of residence. Photo Credit :Rebecca A O'Neal

Mediterranean Style Home and Gardens

David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.

David Morello
This is an example of a traditional backyard garden in Houston with with lawn edging.

Pergolas and Arbors

Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.

These Landscape Architectural elements were designed and installed by Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc. Great Oaks used pergolas and arbors to accent the patio's, sitting areas, and outdoor living spaces.

SF Retro Modern

The Garden Route Company

An Eichler remodel with a steep hillside garden. This project pushed the limits of creating flat space where there was none! The angular architecture of the garden is balanced with bold and textural free form plantings. Color, texture and juxtaposed angles.

Piedmont Bed Designs

CHS Superior Landscaping

Garden bed that wraps around side of house with natural stone and plantings with brick edging.
This is an example of a large modern side yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Other with with lawn edging and river rock.

Seneca Residence

Verdance Landscape Architecture

The driveway was rebuilt with permeable Belgard 'Old World' pavers to complement the Spanish style home. Slabs of 'Autumn Gold' create steps up to the front seating area, which is contained by a seatwall clad in 'Mt. Moriah' ledge stone. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

Full Property Experience - Waterloo, ON

Soares Landscaping Inc.

Expansive modern backyard partial sun garden in Other with a retaining wall, concrete pavers and a metal fence for summer.

Modern Update to a Ranch Style Orinda Home Landscape

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern front yard full sun driveway in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall and with Lawn Edging

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.