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Affordable Traditional Garden Ideas and Designs

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Dorset Courtyard Garden
Dorset Courtyard Garden
Fi Boyle Garden DesignFi Boyle Garden Design
Upper rear terrace is framed by a low stone wall. Borders set into the paving soften the hard landscaping.
Small classic side garden in Dorset.
Garden Spaces
Garden Spaces
Dabah Landscape DesignsDabah Landscape Designs
Russian sage and lady's mantle alternating along a white fence with pink roses
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front driveway garden fence for summer in New York with a wood fence.
Centerville River Cottage Garden planting
Centerville River Cottage Garden planting
JuliaGarden Design Ltd.JuliaGarden Design Ltd.
This cottage garden planting has been renovated with tall annuals of dahlias, sunflowers, delphiniums bordered by French marigolds and alyssum. The primary color scheme in the garden is blue and yellow.
Typical Residential Projects
Typical Residential Projects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape ArchitectsRichard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape Architects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
Photo of a medium sized traditional back full sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Water feature
Water feature
Magnolia Landscape and Design Co.Magnolia Landscape and Design Co.
Firepit patio with pondless waterfall.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back garden in Minneapolis with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Verdant Landscape Group
Verdant Landscape Group
Verdant Landscape Group, LLCVerdant Landscape Group, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front driveway full sun garden for spring in Denver with a garden path and concrete paving.
Southern Charm
Southern Charm
Baker Design StudioBaker Design Studio
This is an example of a medium sized classic front driveway full sun garden in Other with a flowerbed, brick paving and a metal fence.
Gardens!
Gardens!
Outdoor Digs LLCOutdoor Digs LLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Barnett Residence
Barnett Residence
CMHP Design, LLCCMHP Design, LLC
Inspiration for a large classic back partial sun garden in Other with concrete paving.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and mulch.
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
VIKING FENCE COVIKING FENCE CO
This is an example of a medium sized classic back driveway full sun garden for spring in Austin with concrete paving.
Wallingford
Wallingford
Sage and Stone LLCSage and Stone LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with natural stone paving.
gardenUP Garden Designs
gardenUP Garden Designs
gardenUP®gardenUP®
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front formal partial sun garden for spring in Boston with mulch and a flowerbed.
Natural stone garden path and steps
Natural stone garden path and steps
Bevins & Company Landscape/DesignBevins & Company Landscape/Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden in Louisville with a garden path and mulch.
Costa
Costa
WW ConstructionWW Construction
Jeff Wolden
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back fully shaded garden for summer in Sacramento with an outdoor sport court and decking.
Landscaping
Landscaping
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
Plain grassy corner of backyard gets a landscape makeover with some evergreens to screen surrounding neighbors.
Inspiration for a small classic back full sun garden for summer in Kansas City with gravel.
Animal fences
Animal fences
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
We understand the importance of keeping your animals and pets safe. With over 35 years experience, our fence pros will listen to your needs and unique concerns, then design/build a handsome, sturdy fence that will last for years to come. Our fences will also add value and beauty to your property — that's especially important when it comes time to sell.
Armour Heights - Cozy Backyard
Armour Heights - Cozy Backyard
Infinite Possibilities Landscape & DesignInfinite Possibilities Landscape & Design
Photo of a medium sized traditional back private fully shaded garden for summer in Toronto with a wood fence.
Southern Charm
Southern Charm
Baker Design StudioBaker Design Studio
This is an example of a medium sized classic front driveway full sun garden in Other with a flowerbed, brick paving and a metal fence.
A Grand Entrance
A Grand Entrance
Holmes Fine GardensHolmes Fine Gardens
The homeowners wanted to freshen up the curbside appeal and entrance to their home with a focus on native plantings.
Medium sized traditional front driveway fully shaded garden in Bridgeport.

Affordable Traditional Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed traditional garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a traditional front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your traditional front garden design.

How should I design my traditional back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a traditional garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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