This is an example of a large traditional backyard retaining wall landscape.

Looking for a nice clean crown molding, but what something different? These homeowners did just that with a simple clean flat molding applied to the wall and ceiling to create this look.

Challenges were many, but with clients ready to make it happen we went to work. The sloping back yard required two retaining walls that provided a perfect home for the poolscape. Color was a must, and waterfalls were desired. Existing woodland at the back of the property were used to create a beautiful natural back drop for this new living area. The deck was modified to create easy access, and the security fencing was designed to be hidden while in the poolscape.

Photo of a large traditional backyard concrete paver retaining wall landscape in Minneapolis.

Retaining wall with perennial beds.
This is an example of a small traditional partial sun front yard mulch retaining wall landscape in New York.

Retaining wall with perennial beds.
Inspiration for a small traditional partial sun front yard mulch retaining wall landscape in New York.

Retaining wall with perennial beds.
This is an example of a small traditional partial sun front yard mulch retaining wall landscape in New York.

Inspiration for a traditional shade backyard concrete paver formal garden for summer.

It was pretty much a blank area but with some elevation issues. The seating wall served 2 purposes as a seating space but also to retain some of the patio. Natural fieldstone steppers lead from the driveway area to the patio. An assortment of perennials and plantings soften the hardscape project. Serviceberry, hybrid dogwood, and a large dwarf pine are the anchor plants. We also created a raised vegetable garden space off the patio too. Marc Depoto (Hillside Nurseries Inc.)

Design ideas for a large traditional full sun concrete paver formal garden in Chicago for fall.

Photo of a large traditional full sun concrete paver formal garden in Chicago for fall.

Mortared retaining walls with a dry-laid irregular bluestone patio. New England round stone foundation veneer.
Photo of a large traditional full sun courtyard stone retaining wall landscape in Boston.

A custom cedar 6' privacy fence w/ welded steel mesh surrounds this small urban backyard while Clematis Armandii (Armand's Evergreen Clematis) helps screen views from the street.

J. Keen
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard concrete paver patio remodel with a fire pit and no cover

Inspiration for a mid-sized hillside retaining wall landscape in DC Metro.

Photo by Brad Lauer
Example of a mid-sized minimalist front yard brick home design design

Newly hydroseeded lawn and plantings.
This is an example of a large transitional full sun hillside retaining wall landscape in Boston for summer.

Mortared retaining walls with a dry-laid irregular bluestone patio. New England round stone foundation veneer. Hydroseeded lawn and plantings.
Design ideas for a large traditional full sun courtyard stone retaining wall landscape in Boston for summer.

Brad Lauer Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard brick driveway.