Inspiration for a large and australian native traditional backyard partial sun garden in New York with natural stone pavers and a retaining wall.

Outdoor Sport Court Game Court

Sport Court St. Louis

Sport Court St. Louis built this multi use court for a growing family. Sport Court Powergame in Green and Dark Blue with White Basketball Lines and Black Multi-Sport Game Lines

Palm Beach Tropical Garden

JK Design Custom Landscapes inc.

Natural stone wall allows for privacy and helps with noise factor. Add some depth with a high and low tropical garden with multiple color variations.

Wayzata

Signature Patio & Landscape Co.

Photo of a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Flagstone patio with terraced steps and waterfall

Legacy Landscape Design, LLC

This was a wooded back yard in Smyrna, GA . The main focal point was the long stream cascading down the hillside. The Mortared Flagstone Walkway and steps interacted with the stream and terminated at a patio and pond. It was all very natural and blended in with the existing landscape. Mark Schisler, Legacy Landscapes, Inc.

Tropical Backyard

Ami Saunders, MLA

Design ideas for a tropical garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall.

Pet Friendly Backyard

Prestige Landscape & Tree Service LLC

We built a raised garden box, installed lighting and pet friendly turf!
This is an example of a mid-sized backyard garden in Portland with a retaining wall, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Brooklyn Backyard with Bluestone Patio and Cedar Fencing

Amber Freda Garden Design

This Gowanus, Brooklyn backyard features a contemporary design that incorporates bluestone patios with knotty cedar fencing and planters. We added a patch of sod for the client's children to play on. The plantings are mostly evergreens, with some deciduous plantings mixed in as well for seasonal interest. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.

Mill Valley Residence

Wright Architecture

Nestled in the redwoods, a short walk from downtown, this home embraces both it’s proximity to town life and nature. Mid-century modern detailing and a minimalist California vibe come together in this special place.

Rock Wall + Concrete Steps

Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts front yard full sun xeriscape in Seattle with a retaining wall.

W. Residence

Vincent Landscapes

Design ideas for a large modern sloped garden in Austin with a retaining wall.

View Ridge Makeover

Hayes Landscape Design Services

The improvements included regrading and adding steps, a seatwall, lower maintenance plantings with year round interest, lighting, and a lawn perfect for kicking the soccer ball.

Retaining Walls

Accent Landscapes

Retaining walls are a great way to create more enjoyable outdoor space. They can be used to create level spaces for patios and outdoor living areas, planting and gardening beds, play areas, or lawn space.

Jordan Park Garden, San Francisco

User

A stacked stone wall borders a raised planter full of creeping charlie and purple morning glory.
Photo of a mid-sized country backyard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a retaining wall.

Timber retaining wall with steps

TetraWal

Tiering or terracing a sloping block will instantly expand your plant choices as water and drainage issues are improved. Enhance your new garden zones with shrubs, decorative grasses, fruit trees, flower beds and patio areas.

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.

Walls

Hartman Companies, Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional sloped formal garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

Residential Landscaping with Driveway

Next Level Lawn and Landscape

This residential landscaping job included a newly sodded backyard along with a newly paved driveway. This yard and driveway is more efficient for the homeowner with daily activities.

Terraced Gardening Space

Masseo Landscape Inc.

Rosetta's Dimensional steps still have the natural stone texture that perfectly compliments the Kodah stone we used here.
Inspiration for a small country side yard formal garden in New York with a retaining wall.

Barri

Landmark Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized traditional sloped full sun garden in Denver with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Green 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.