by Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Baywood Park, CA, US 93402 · 636 photos
Bonifield Residence
http://www.jgsdesigns.com

 
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dbabiker wrote:
is this more or less expensive than techno blocks »
· Comment · 13 months ago
What Houzz contributors are saying:
Poured concrete is simple, sleek and surprisingly sophisticated. Did you ever wonder exactly how this is made? Perhaps you thought a huge truck schlepped each piece over, then champion strongmen unloaded them one at a time? Nope! Poured concrete is all about molds and forms. Usually, plywood forms are set up and secured in place. Then the concrete is poured between the pieces. After it sets and dries, the forms are removed, a craftsman adds some finishing touches with acid stain and/or sealer, and KAZAM! you've got modern retaining walls.
added by Debra Prinzing to Keep Your Garden in Lines
Why use a straight line when you can make it zigzag? I love these stair-step raised planters that create a dynamic edge to this gravel garden. The zigs and zags of the retaining wall are more than functional — they're an important design ingredient. Moreover, this approach creates bonus planting space that a straight retaining wall wouldn't offer.
What Houzzers are commenting on:
added by jchastain2 to jchastain2's Ideas (43 hours ago)
Planters
added by kthull to Patio (2 days ago)
Concrete raised bed, pea gravel, diagonal lines
added by Cindy Johnson to Garden (3 days ago)
The clean lines.
added by Kathy to Landscape (3 days ago)
Another idea for raised veg beds
added by lucylck to garden (4 days ago)
concrete retaining walls
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Concrete
added by stephrhoades to stephrhoades's Ideas (5 days ago)
beds
added by marionkc to Yard (6 days ago)
Concrete Planters
added by laguna64 to Landscape Ideas (6 days ago)
Angled low retainers
added by markandmel to markandmel's Favorites (10 days ago)
Concrete planters in vege garden
added by looks2000 to Exterior Ideas (10 days ago)
Like: the simple stunning lines the fact that it could be capped for seating later
added by Martin Wessels to martin_wessels's ideas (10 days ago)
Nice cement look
added by lahllywd to lahllywd's Ideas (11 days ago)
industrial - with concrete or steel
added by frannyls to Landscape Ideas (13 days ago)
gravel and landscaping/concrete
added by cpuskar to cpuskar's Favorites (2 weeks ago)
Perfect wall
added by joycebrunett to Concrete patio ideas (2 weeks ago)
Nice planters
added by jataesha to Exterior Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Retaining wall
added by rockylizzy to Bathroom Ideas (3 weeks ago)
planter shapes
added by alynn_miles to landscape (3 weeks ago)
cement wall
added by blee2boys to Exterior Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Plants
added by jbhiemenz to jbhiemenz's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Wall
added by marniharp to backyard (3 weeks ago)
planter wall
added by kandiulrich to kandiulrich's ideas (3 weeks ago)
simple
added by biggarfish to biggarfish's ideas (3 weeks ago)
prefer to alan block
added by mimiii to Gardens (3 weeks ago)
Annie yard
added by totalshred to totalshred's ideas (4 weeks ago)
Nice concrete borders
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muur idee
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Tapered beds
added by jumpinjan to jumpinjan's ideas (4 weeks ago)
Concrete with red dye to blend in with mountian
added by maureenyy to maureenyy's ideas (4 weeks ago)
like concrete forms (raised beds) for growing plants.
added by wjfourie to wjfourie's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Voor in Turin waar gras nie growing so n muur bou
added by nusadua to nusadua's ideas (4 weeks ago)
Alternative to stone wall
added by antwoolf to antwoolf's Favorites (4 weeks ago)
Poured concrete is all about molds and forms. Usually, plywood forms are set up and secured in place. Then the concrete is poured between the pieces. After it sets and dries, the forms are removed, a craftsman adds some finishing touches with acid stain and/or sealer
added by dkoebke to Raised Garden Bed Ideas (4 weeks ago)
height looks good
added by kjhancock to kjhancock's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
I like the planter boxes
added by christine56 to Contemporary Landscapes (4 weeks ago)
Concrete retaining walls/ planters
added by Hajnalka to herrhajnal's ideas (4 weeks ago)
támfal, beton
added by mimi to li's houzz (4 weeks ago)
pigmented short wall
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Landscape
added by islandgrl50 to Garden (4 weeks ago)
concrete raised beds
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Cement boxs
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mur
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Concrete
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Poured concrete
added by MJ Bench to Landscape (5 weeks ago)
interesting planters
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Garden
added by KHLA to retaining walls (5 weeks ago)
CIP with acid wah
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Retaining wall
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Raised planters
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jardinera
added by digamble to digamble's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Raised eds
added by onlinejoy to Landscape Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Zigzag retaining walls
added by Lisa Duffell to Landscape (5 weeks ago)
Attractive plants...
added by nobile5 to ninka5's ideas (5 weeks ago)
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added by azallen to Patio ideas (5 weeks ago)
the zig zag is interesting.
added by chrisl59 to retaining walls (5 weeks ago)
zig zag adds extra planting area and also sheltered place for bench
added by pbarchs to Landscaping (5 weeks ago)
conc. retaining wall
added by hayman9 to hayman9's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Polished concrete? And mix it with the rusty metal or railway sleeper
added by joyful_lady to landscape (5 weeks ago)
Could concrete be used and painted on the outside with some of those beautiful finishes they are using on concrete these days? Amber-ish would be beautiful
added by dkorinchak to dkorinchak's Ideas (6 weeks ago)
Concrete walls
added by Carol Zaglio to carol_zaglio's ideas (6 weeks ago)
acid stain
added by shelleyfritts to shelleyfritts's Ideas (6 weeks ago)
Raised planting areas.
added by easwinney to easwinney's ideas (6 weeks ago)
love the way they are laid out
added by erinpedersen to erinpedersen's Ideas (6 weeks ago)
Garden with cement
added by antonprack to Covered Patios (6 weeks ago)
Concrete wall facing up against patio.
added by Andy Day to andy_day7482's ideas (6 weeks ago)
Example of attractive concrete wall.
added by sarahp75 to Garden (6 weeks ago)
Polished concrete and raised beds
added by illanamanely to illanamanely's ideas (6 weeks ago)
Planter boxes
added by sarahp75 to sarahp75's ideas (6 weeks ago)
polished concrete and raised beds
added by wamawam to wamawam's Ideas (6 weeks ago)
Upphöjningarna
added by bgregg13 to Landscape Ideas (6 weeks ago)
high walls for borders, clean lines
added by acouch to Great Outdoor ideas (6 weeks ago)
Why use a straight line when you can make it zigzag? I love these stair-step raised planters that create a dynamic edge to this gravel garden. The zigs and zags of the retaining wall are more than functional — they're an important design ingredient. Moreover, this approach creates bonus planting space that a straight retaining wall wouldn't offer
added by amylundy to amylundy's Ideas (6 weeks ago)
Retaining wall
added by studiovert to StudioSycamore (6 weeks ago)
love this, good balance
added by Janyne Hodder to janyne_hodder's Ideas (6 weeks ago)
concrete
added by Studio Sycamore to studiosycamore's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
Davis backyard walls.
added by halejones to halejones's ideas (7 weeks ago)
landscaping
added by waynegeralyn to waynegeralyn's ideas (7 weeks ago)
Awesome plant boxes made off concrete borders
added by asell to asell's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
Mid century landscape
added by kamilemoss to kamilemoss's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
For our hill
added by abcardwell to yard (8 weeks ago)
Sic zag to add interest to raised gardens
added by bfreehughes to Alston (8 weeks ago)
Concrete planter
added by cmlitrofsky to Deerpath Farm ideas (8 weeks ago)
concrete raised beds
added by Amy Strand to amy_strand's ideas (8 weeks ago)
concrete retaining walls. Nice look.
added by statenhomedesign to Malibu (8 weeks ago)
Maybe
added by mortimer1602 to mortimer1602's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
Wall
added by tinamaher6 to tinamaher6's ideas (8 weeks ago)
concrete walls
added by robin0310 to robin0310's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
beton
added by jacquivincent to jacquivincent's ideas (8 weeks ago)
wall colour
added by kathielind to outdoors (2 months ago)
front yard
added by jhamachai to Landscape Ideas (2 months ago)
DG patio and Concrete seating walls
added by joanigirl to joanigirl's Ideas (2 months ago)
Concrete
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Yard
added by mft1970 to Front Yard Project (2 months ago)
Modern blue grey walls
added by junmo27 to junmo27's ideas (2 months ago)
simplicity of the work
added by cambalache to cambalache's ideas (2 months ago)
plain cement but with texture
added by Ruhina Surendran to ruhina_surendran's ideas (2 months ago)
concrete seatwall
added by garryeoff to garryeoff's Ideas (2 months ago)
side wall
added by wandwyer to Outdoor Space (2 months ago)
retaining wall
added by hughesy85 to hughesy85's ideas (2 months ago)
Smooth cement wall
added by jesswinchester to jesswinchester's Ideas (2 months ago)
Planters made of roofing materials?
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Beds
added by twowisehands to twowisehands's Ideas (2 months ago)
Garden
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Planters
added by marissabc to backyard (2 months ago)
Wall
added by chelseydianne to outside (2 months ago)
concrete planters
added by kennedyhermann to kennedyhermann's ideas (2 months ago)
are cement walls a do-it-yourself possibility?
added by mimiboyle to ideas for dena (2 months ago)
Different finishes, gravelly, solid and concrete retaining planters
added by juliakrystine to bathrooms (2 months ago)
Cement retaining wall
added by Dnsty Region to landscaping (2 months ago)
Concrete planter boxes
added by Rosie Head to For Syndicate Smith (2 months ago)
Landscape
added by Kim G to kim_greenfield's ideas (2 months ago)
interesting planters!
added by Lisa Johnson to lisa_johnson9639's Ideas (2 months ago)
Concrete planters
added by sim prud to monissimon's ideas (2 months ago)
béton...
added by amorgan29 to Backyard (2 months ago)
concrete retaining wall
added by kimon to Landscaping (2 months ago)
Large square planters
added by sandillion to Backyard (2 months ago)
Raised bed. Grasses.
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dep
added by J. Ehrich to Backyard (2 months ago)
Wall
added by monicabendele to backyard project ideas (2 months ago)
cement planters
added by Ardenwoods to Schwindt/Capo (2 months ago)
stucco wall
added by Jonathan Hall to 610 Acacia Landscaping (2 months ago)
Nice wall design, not sure about the color
added by jhw1915 to Landscape (2 months ago)
elevated concrete planters
added by sct2011 to GARTEN (3 months ago)
raised planters - retaining wall - zigzag
added by Tiffany Kober Kline to Lake House (3 months ago)
stone planters?
added by bombera911 to Capri Inn Landscape 2013 (3 months ago)
concrete and clean lines
added by gurdang to 1855 Mountain Contemporary (3 months ago)
?Rather than mask angles, actuate them with planters?
added by lekati to vrt (3 months ago)
Poured concrete is simple, sleek and surprisingly sophisticated. Did you ever wonder exactly how this is made? Perhaps you thought a huge truck schlepped each piece over, then champion strongmen unloaded them one at a time? Nope! Poured concrete is all about molds and forms. Usually, plywood forms are set up and secured in place. Then the concrete is poured between the pieces. After it sets and dries, the forms are removed, a craftsman adds some finishing touches with acid stain and/or sealer, and KAZAM! you've got modern retaining walls.
added by luvliv6 to luvliv6's ideas (3 months ago)
concrete retaining wall
added by denisekosec to denisekosec's ideas (3 months ago)
for veggie beds
added by cmoreno595 to cmoreno595's ideas (3 months ago)
garden
added by msept to Landscape (3 months ago)
the cared to the left
added by lpkaye to Fawn Drive (3 months ago)
simple concrete retaining walls
added by robertmdavidson to robertmdavidson's ideas (3 months ago)
landscape
added by rhenasaar to tazza (3 months ago)
planter
added by lilmatchgirl to lilmatchgirl's ideas (3 months ago)
poured concrete retaining walls
added by jmsoares to Tecumseh Landscaping (3 months ago)
for backyard - low cement wall; gravel surface; cement surface for patio
added by Nicholas Gutierrez to garden/yard (3 months ago)
planter material
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Landscape Ideas
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wall
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landscape ideas
added by jmermis to jmermis's ideas (3 months ago)
like retaining wall
added by jimtyson to jimtyson's Ideas (3 months ago)
retaining wall
added by Jodie Cook Landscape Design to Meha's Pool (3 months ago)
cement veggie beds to compliment ex. black
added by maria coralie parraguez wehrhahn to coraliepw's ideas (3 months ago)
ritmo
added by dclayconti to dclayconti's ideas (3 months ago)
simple and elegant for front yard
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Stuff
added by carmnina to carmnina's ideas (3 months ago)
poured concrete
added by errgberg to Landscaping (3 months ago)
awesome cement planters
added by ebagusflow to garden (3 months ago)
choice of plants
added by rwads to rwads's ideas (4 months ago)
Tops of planter
added by Amy Cutting to outside (4 months ago)
Concrete retaining walls for raised planting beds
added by ournestbest to backyard ideas (4 months ago)
for veggi garden
added by katyaable to Backyard (4 months ago)
retaining wall
added by pilatesjen to pilatesjen's ideas (4 months ago)
landscaping, gravel
added by robylevy to robylevy's Ideas (4 months ago)
Planters
added by Amber Phillips to Backyard (4 months ago)
Concrete retaining wall for backyard terrace
added by jtlabbott to jtlabbott's Ideas (4 months ago)
Backyard landscaping
added by sherilynngould to sherilynngould's Ideas (4 months ago)
Planters
added by drbrew to front yard (4 months ago)
retaining wall out of poured concrete
added by tmprod to Outside (4 months ago)
“simple, inexpensive planters from cement.”
added by sjlemons to sjlemons's ideas (4 months ago)
nice landscape
added by pabutodd to outside (4 months ago)
Good boarder idea
added by andygypsy to Graton Patio (4 months ago)
retaining wall and ground cover
added by marako to marako's Ideas (4 months ago)
Planters
added by patlodi to yard (4 months ago)
simple, inexpensive planters from cement.
added by VVM Designs to Design ideas for Borg Project (4 months ago)
dark grey stucco wall for behind pool
added by priedel to priedel's ideas (4 months ago)
Concrete planters
added by chrhill to chrhill's Ideas (4 months ago)
use of concrete
added by sheridsilva to sheridsilva's ideas (4 months ago)
concrete retaining walls
added by dawnbrady to 5300 Spanish Oaks (4 months ago)
Cast concrete for planters
added by jecravens to jecravens's Ideas (4 months ago)
Retaining wall
added by karenku to backyard landscaping (4 months ago)
cement retaining wall
added by Tuan Nguyen to tuan_nguyen401's ideas (4 months ago)
Retaining wall material
added by andrew kilinski to andrewkilinski's ideas (4 months ago)
concrete retaining wall with acid stain
added by Joseph Henrichs to walls (4 months ago)
concrete
added by ddicenzo to ddicenzo's ideas (5 months ago)
nice simple retaining walls - could probably make any color
added by lazidazi to Landscape.Hardscape (5 months ago)
Concrete.RaisedBeds
added by claudialmaguer to claudialmaguer's ideas (5 months ago)
material para jardineras
added by mhayesrp to Shelby Backyard (5 months ago)
staggered beds' prefer copper/metal-looking retaining wall to cement' b/c it's warmer looking; maybe colored cement to reduce costs?
added by sgoudeau to sgoudeau's Ideas (5 months ago)
Fits for my yard
added by evanemethroswell to evanemethroswell's Ideas (5 months ago)
Concrete garden walls
added by diana54 to walkout (5 months ago)
concrete planters
added by tamrablair to Feigelman's project (5 months ago)
again with the raised concrete beds, nice!
added by neal3223 to neal3223's ideas (5 months ago)
Concrete retaining wall with acid stain
added by rickreider to rickreider's ideas (5 months ago)
Casa Adobe
added by oneforfun714 to oneforfun714's ideas (5 months ago)
Concret planter
added by shopqueen82 to Veggie/herb garden (5 months ago)
Interesting
added by ckarr77 to Garner (5 months ago)
Front yard planter wall
added by tljord to tljord's ideas (5 months ago)
Top wall planting
added by ckthiss1te to ckthiss1te's ideas (5 months ago)
zig/zag
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fron garden
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Gray boxes wild flowerd
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Garden walls
added by rickyandlucy1 to rickyandlucy1's Ideas (6 months ago)
Possible idea for concrete borders