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Expansive Traditional Garden Ideas and Designs

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LandSpaces
LandSpaces
Mr GreenMr Green
LandSpaces
Design ideas for an expansive classic sloped formal full sun garden for spring in New York with a garden path and brick paving.
Villengarten
Villengarten
Garten- und Landschaftsbau Jansen und ArensGarten- und Landschaftsbau Jansen und Arens
Villengarten in Bergisch- Gladbach Entwurf: Studio ASH
Expansive classic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Cologne.
Waterfall and garden pond
Waterfall and garden pond
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Waterfall and garden ponds in this backyard features a stone bridge and large koi pond. Backyard Waterfall, water garden, garden design by Matthew Giampietro of Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc.
Classique Jardin
Classique Jardin
Design ideas for an expansive classic formal garden in Other with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June
Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Photo by Kirsten Gentry and Terra Jenkins for Van Zelst, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive classic back fully shaded garden for spring in Chicago with a garden path.
Water Mill Residence
Water Mill Residence
Araiys Design L.A., P.C.Araiys Design L.A., P.C.
Photo of an expansive traditional front driveway partial sun garden in New York with gravel.
A country garden for a Willis Polk classic in Atherton
A country garden for a Willis Polk classic in Atherton
UserUser
This is the old tennis court reconfigured as a French country garden.A French limestone carved fountain is centered within the new garden space. The sound of falling water follows down the decomposed granite paths through a series of rose arbors from Walpole Woodworkers.
Historical Home
Historical Home
Intact-RenovationsIntact-Renovations
Intact-Renovations Third tier of wall being installed. You can have some back gaps in lower tiers , but not the coping tier
Inspiration for an expansive classic front formal partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
A sporting paradise in Memorial
A sporting paradise in Memorial
Nature's RealmNature's Realm
Natures Realm
Design ideas for an expansive classic partial sun garden in Houston.
A Garden for Every Season
A Garden for Every Season
Cottage Gardener, LTDCottage Gardener, LTD
This project was designed and installed by Cottage Gardener, LTD. These photos highlight our effort to create seasonal interest throughout the entire year.
Freeform Retaining Wall
Freeform Retaining Wall
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back garden in Chicago with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Stone Stairs and Wall
Stone Stairs and Wall
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
The bluestone and French limestone perfectly contrast each other.
Design ideas for an expansive classic back fully shaded garden in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Craftsman
Craftsman
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
This is an example of an expansive classic front xeriscape partial sun garden in Chicago with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Priddis Acreage #6
Priddis Acreage #6
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our clients hired us to create a landscape for their new acreage that stays true to the native setting. We utilized natural rock, large southern Alberta native trees and plantings, with rock slabs for steps down the walkout sides of the home. The new asphalt driveway will be going in now that the landscaping is complete.
Drought and salt tolerant entry plantings.
Drought and salt tolerant entry plantings.
Outside InStyleOutside InStyle
Phormium "New Zealand Flax" reaches out through the river of Beach Daisies.
This is an example of an expansive traditional front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a garden path and brick paving.
The Judge's House
The Judge's House
Garden Mates LLCGarden Mates LLC
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back full sun garden for summer in Other with mulch.
Backyard Resort, Rochester, PA
Backyard Resort, Rochester, PA
Blackwood & Associates, Inc.Blackwood & Associates, Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive classic side partial sun garden in Other with gravel.
The Blue Garden
The Blue Garden
R. P. Marzilli & Company Landscape ContractorR. P. Marzilli & Company Landscape Contractor
Marianne Lee Photography Reed Hilderbrand Landscape Architects Parker Construction TheBlueGarden.org
Inspiration for an expansive traditional formal full sun garden for summer in Boston with a water feature.
ForeverLawn Projects
ForeverLawn Projects
ForeverLawn of the CarolinasForeverLawn of the Carolinas
Photo of an expansive traditional back xeriscape full sun garden in Raleigh with gravel.
6" Limestone Retaining Walls & Steps
6" Limestone Retaining Walls & Steps
Topeka Landscape, Inc.Topeka Landscape, Inc.
6" limestone retaining walls and steps with plantings.
Expansive classic back garden in Other with a retaining wall.

Expansive 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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