This is one of our most recent all inclusive hardscape and landscape projects completed for wonderful clients in Sandy Springs / North Atlanta, GA. Project consisted of completely stripping backyard and creating a clean pallet for new stone and boulder retaining walls, a firepit and stone masonry bench seating area, an amazing flagstone patio area which also included an outdoor stone kitchen and custom chimney along with a cedar pavilion. Stone and pebble pathways with incredible night lighting. Landscape included an incredible array of plant and tree species , new sod and irrigation and potted plant installations. Our professional photos will display this project much better than words can. Contact us for your next hardscape, masonry and landscape project. Allow us to create your place of peace and outdoor oasis! http://www.arnoldmasonryandlandscape.com/ All photos and project and property of ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape. All rights reserved © Mark Najjar- All Rights Reserved ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape ©

Small space transformation

New Roots Landscaping

This is an example of a small traditional backyard shaded garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Colorful Retaining Wall

Above and Beyond Complete Grounds Maintenance

Inspiration for a small traditional front yard garden in Omaha with a retaining wall.

Wimbledon, courtyard garden

Beaufort & Rampton Landscapes

Photo of a small traditional courtyard partial sun garden for summer in London with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Hennesy

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Hidden Leaf Productions
Photo of a mid-sized traditional courtyard shaded formal garden in Sydney with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

Camelot

CMHP Design, LLC

Stone walls are made of Apache brown fieldstone. The concrete drive is stained in a buff color. Photo and landscape design by Carissa Hood-Pope
Inspiration for a traditional front yard partial sun garden in Other with a retaining wall.

Montecito Haven

Montecito Landscape

In place of lawns, this area was transformed into a Flagstone courtyard with Fire Pit and large enough to accomodate a dining table. Colorful perennial flowers fill this garden with beauty and fragrance. Along the top of the wall are planted strawberries, herbs and roses for easy access from the kitchen door.

Install Visual Interest

Dearborn Designs & Associates

Bright. Clean. Interesting. Front yard living at it's Best! Create a great front entrance by extending the walkway into the driveway.
Small traditional front yard full sun driveway in Toronto with a retaining wall and concrete pavers for summer.

Friesenwälle

Buten un binnen: Service rund um’t Huus

Friesenwall mit Bepflanzung
Photo of a traditional garden in Other with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Moraga Gardening Oasis

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Steve Lambert
Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with a retaining wall and mulch.

Hennesy

User

Hidden Leaf Productions
Photo of a mid-sized traditional courtyard shaded formal garden in Sydney with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

Moraga Gardening Oasis

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Steve Lambert ,
Expansive traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a retaining wall for spring.

Camelot

CMHP Design, LLC

Stone walls are made of Apache brown fieldstone. The concrete drive is stained in a buff color. Photo and landscape design by Carissa Hood-Pope
Design ideas for a traditional front yard partial sun garden in Other with a retaining wall.

English Garden

Springhetti Luxury Outdoor Spaces

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Other with a retaining wall.

Our Work

Organic Landscapes NY by DeLuca Lawn Maintenance

Large traditional sloped partial sun garden in New York with a retaining wall and mulch for summer.

Our Work

Ray's Lawn & Home Care

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun garden in Other with a retaining wall and mulch.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun garden for summer in Vancouver with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

Französisches Flair im Garten

Conway's Recycle Art

Die antike, kleine Sitzgruppe aus der Gegend von Lyon wurde mit Little-Greene-Farben verschönert.
This is an example of a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Munich with a retaining wall and decking.

Sandpiper Cabins

Focal Point Landscape Solutions Ltd.

This is an example of an expansive traditional sloped full sun xeriscape for winter in Vancouver with a retaining wall and river rock.

Shabby-Chic Style Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall

Get Inspired by Shabby-Chic Style 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 shabby-chic style 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 Shabby-Chic Style Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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.