Retaining Wall Garden Plants

When you configure the wall the garden space will look better as a result.

Retaining wall garden plants.

From retaining walls which hold back earth or water to walls that screen or just ones that make for beautiful outdoor spaces these diy and shoppable garden walls will sit pretty in your yard far into the future. Retaining walls hold back soil to allow a level planting area in a space that normally would have poor soil drainage and access. Growing plants in front of the retaining wall will hide the wall and also draw attention away from it. Climbing plants could also be a good option as these tend to grow quickly and will cover the surface of your retaining wall in just a few months if taken care of properly.

Gigantic upright agaves and large flax phormium add drama. Everyone loves the look of a raised garden bed. There are a few ways to incorporate a raised garden bed into your retaining wall project. This low retaining wall has been faced with brick and the area behind it filled with drought tolerant plants which can survive some neglect.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a garden with a retaining wall renovation or are building a designer garden from scratch houzz has 21 032 images from the best designers decorators and architects in the country including sir fixer upper and outdoor lighting perspectives. Use large decorative plants such as tropical varieties or shrubs. Since retaining walls are usually not noticeable and only sometimes visible many garden owners opt for inexpensive materials. Creating beauty on retaining walls.

See more ideas about rock garden garden inspiration plants. The retaining wall in the garden is a fundamental architectural and landscape feature. Contemporary terrace gardens and retaining walls tend to be much smaller and modest in most residential landscaping designs and while some are works of masonry others are simply stacked stones or concrete steps we set out the 10 retaining wall materials here. May 14 2019 explore my info s board retaining wall gardens on pinterest.

Garden walls can serve a range of purposes. Terrace gardens date back to ancient times and are still a beautiful but rarely seen luxury in modern times. Imagine enhancing a bed s look with a handsome stone brick timber or concrete retaining wall. In the photo silvery green helichrysum cascades over the edge.

If your garden is on any kind of a slope it s possible a garden retaining wall might make your property more usable and more valuable. The wall has an overall moderating effect on the climate providing a perfect place for alpine plants succulents and herbs.