Multi-Level Garden with Gabion Retaining Walls in Wheatley

This steeply sloping garden in Wheatley, Oxfordshire, was reorganised into a series of usable levels supported by gabion retaining walls. Lawned terraces, stone steps and carefully positioned planting connect the house and garden studio with the lower garden while preserving the open countryside views.

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The Build

Gabion retaining walls divide the steep slope into stable, usable terraces while allowing the stone finish to sit naturally within the rural setting. Integrated steps provide a clear route between the different garden levels.

The newly formed terraces create level lawn areas for everyday use and make the garden far easier to access and maintain.

The Planting

Beds of ornamental grasses soften the gabion walls and introduce movement around the garden studio. Areas of wildflower meadow turf add seasonal colour and create a looser transition between the formal lawns and the surrounding countryside.

The Result

The completed garden turns a difficult slope into a practical sequence of connected spaces. The strong gabion structure, simple lawns and naturalistic planting work together without competing with the long countryside views.

Need More Usable Space in a Sloping Garden?

If your garden has difficult level changes or needs retaining walls to create usable space, contact Kew Green to discuss garden design and landscaping across Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties.

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