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Affordable Traditional Garden Ideas and Designs

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Beautify (Landscape Design and Installation)Beautify (Landscape Design and Installation)
Medium sized classic garden with natural stone paving.
Large Renovation with Drainage Issues
Large Renovation with Drainage Issues
Hedahl Landscape Deck & PatioHedahl Landscape Deck & Patio
Renovated back yard with new and repurposed plantings, extended paver walkway, boulder garden and synthetic turf... We modified irrigation to drip for new planting beds.
Newtown Square Landscape
Newtown Square Landscape
STENGER LANDSCAPINGSTENGER LANDSCAPING
Rob Cardillo
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front full sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Backyard Basketball Courts in Lexington
Backyard Basketball Courts in Lexington
Sport Court of MassachusettsSport Court of Massachusetts
Lexington Custom Backyard Basketball Court
Design ideas for a small traditional back partial sun garden in Boston with an outdoor sport court and concrete paving.
Backyard Basketball Courts in Georgetown
Backyard Basketball Courts in Georgetown
Sport Court of MassachusettsSport Court of Massachusetts
Georgetown Custom Backyard Basketball Court
Inspiration for a small traditional back partial sun garden in Boston with an outdoor sport court, a climbing frame and natural stone paving.
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
VIKING FENCE COVIKING FENCE CO
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back full sun garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Photo of a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall and decking.
Remsenberg Koi Pond
Remsenberg Koi Pond
AH Ponds, Inc.AH Ponds, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden in New York with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Our Work
Our Work
Pure Perfection Landscape and Services IncPure Perfection Landscape and Services Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front driveway partial sun garden in Orange County with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Our Work
Our Work
Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.
Large traditional back full sun garden for summer in Other with concrete paving.
Japanese Garden: pea stone walk and gardens
Japanese Garden: pea stone walk and gardens
Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic back formal garden in Boston with a water feature and gravel.
Modern Prairie Front Landscape - New Berlin
Modern Prairie Front Landscape - New Berlin
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Various textures and colors add interest to the planting beds. Westhauser Photography
Medium sized classic front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Iron Fences
Iron Fences
Split Rail Fence Co Denver COSplit Rail Fence Co Denver CO
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a garden path and mulch.
Natural Stone Steps
Natural Stone Steps
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
A close-up of the natural stone staircase with John Creech Sedum growing along the edges. Dining space and the grill can be seen on the upper level, left of the staircase. On the right side of the staircase a gas fire pit is also convenient to the back door.
Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery
Diversified Contractors / DC PatioDiversified Contractors / DC Patio
Medium sized classic back formal partial sun garden for spring in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic back formal garden in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Residential Work
Residential Work
SOLscape, LLCSOLscape, LLC
Small classic side partial sun garden for summer in Bridgeport with mulch.
Small Spaces
Small Spaces
Maria Hickey & Associates LandscapesMaria Hickey & Associates Landscapes
Screens an outdoor shower and creates a tropical paradise. The conservation Commission would not allow the client to have a physical structure to enclose the shower so we screened with shrubs, perennials,a and a few annuals.
Craftsman Ranch
Craftsman Ranch
Beaudry Garden DesignBeaudry Garden Design
Photo of a medium sized classic front formal full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a garden path and mulch.
Custom Gates
Custom Gates
J & J FENCEJ & J FENCE
Design ideas for a small classic front driveway full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with concrete paving, a gate and a wood fence.

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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