7 Garden Wall Ideas

Your garden wall can be made from a variety of materials and you can build to any size and shape. These types of walls add a decorative element to a garden space and can add value to the property as well. This article will cover some of the different types and designs for garden walls as well as suggesting decorative elements. 

Rock Garden Wall

Your rock garden wall can be made using purchased or scavenged rocks. You can use scavenged rocks because these are an economical choice and a great way to make use of the natural resources in the garden area. You should use larger rocks on the bottom and smaller rocks for a decorative flourish at the top of the wall. Mortar can be used to set the rocks. A homemade mortar solution can be used as well. 

Brick Garden Wall

Your brick garden wall should be made in much the same way as a rock wall except with the use of bricks. A brick wall will give more of a choice in decoration. For instance, the top of the wall can be made from small rocks. You can also use a line of small rocks along the middle of the wall if desired. Large rocks could be used as a base and  bricks could be placed on top of the rocks to build the wall up. The bricks can be purchased or scavenged at demolition sites for free or for a very small fee. 

Garden Wall Sizes

You can size these walls in many ways. Retaining walls are fairly tall and wide. Privacy walls are also large in size and both can make wonderful garden features that enable a gardener to train climbing plants. Smaller walls can be placed around garden areas and short walls can also be used around individual flower beds. 

Garden Wall Shapes

Choosing the shape of your wall is another decorative element. Garden walls can be straight in design and incorporate the shape of a square or rectangle. They can also be rounded. You should always make sure that there is an opening available for wall enclosures to make them easily accessible. 

Wall Decorations

It is possible to add decorative elements to a garden wall such as lightweight decoration depicting an interest that you may have. Painting the walls can also provide an attractive option. 

Wall Planters

When adding window boxes to garden walls, you will need brackets to make sure that the planters are secure. It will also be necessary to even the planters out using the same number on either side of the wall. This will balance the wall so that it does not topple. 

An interesting garden effect could be created by building a curving wall or even creating a zigzag design. 

Garden Wall Plantings

You may find it beneficial to plant vines along the garden wall making it more of a decorative feature. This is called a living wall. Ivy also works well as do flowering vines. Herbs and flowers will also grow well along the bottom of the wall and are equally at home in planters.

While there are many options to be considered when decorating garden walls, the finished design is usually created in a style that is individual to your own preferences and requirements.