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Outdoor Sport Court Game Court
Outdoor Sport Court Game Court
Sport Court St. LouisSport Court St. Louis
Sport Court St. Louis built this multi use court for a growing family. Sport Court Powergame in Green and Dark Blue with White Basketball Lines and Black Multi-Sport Game Lines
West University
West University
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Carl Mayfield
This is an example of a medium sized traditional driveway partial sun garden in Houston with natural stone paving.
Putt Putt Deluxe on a Deck Near the Foothills
Putt Putt Deluxe on a Deck Near the Foothills
PlushGrass Custom Synthetic TurfPlushGrass Custom Synthetic Turf
PlushGrass installs personal putting greens of all shapes, sizes, and skill levels. We will bring your design to life or simulate a particular green that has been giving you problems over the years. We also install water hazards/water features and sand traps. PlushGrass Putting Greens are constructed with chipping practice in mind, they accept shots like a natural grass putting green. Improve your short game by practicing anytime you like with a custom artificial putting green by PlushGrass.
Formal Garden Design
Formal Garden Design
www.KarlGercens.comwww.KarlGercens.com
Formal Garden Design
Photo of a large traditional back formal garden wall in Chicago.
Menlo Park classic
Menlo Park classic
UserUser
A Spring picture of Heuchera "Wendy", Thuja "Emerald", and "Bloodgood" Japanese maple under the redwoods at the back of the garden. Photo-Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group
Just a Fabulous Place to call Home
Just a Fabulous Place to call Home
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
After removing an outdated circle drive and overgrown plantings, our team reconfigured the drive and installed a full-range color bluestone walk to clearly emphasize the main door over the side entry.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
© Elizabeth Murray http://www.elizabethmurray.com/
This is an example of a classic courtyard formal full sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature.
Project Four
Project Four
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Large disappearing fountain with sand stone surround
This is an example of a large traditional front formal fully shaded garden for spring in Austin with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Richards Residence
Richards Residence
Foch Family Landscape ArchitectureFoch Family Landscape Architecture
This landscape of this transitional dwelling aims to compliment the architecture while providing an outdoor space for high end living and entertainment. The outdoor kitchen, hot tub, tiered gardens, living and dining areas as well as a formal lawn provide ample space for enjoyment year round. Photographs courtesy of The Richards Group.
Ross, CA Backyard Redesigned to Replace the Lawn and Leaky Pool
Ross, CA Backyard Redesigned to Replace the Lawn and Leaky Pool
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Completed the Summer/Fall of 2020, this Ross, CA back landscape was re-imagined to remove the leaking pool and replace the water-thirsty/tired lawn. The result is a beautiful landscape with more usable and functional areas for outdoor living and enjoyment. Filled with an abundance of diverse, lower-water plants and enhancements. A feast for the eyes and senses for the homeowners to enjoy throughout the seasons, that also welcomes the birds, bees and butterflies. We replaced and expanded the patio outside the home's sliding doors to provide more space for dining and entertaining. Full-range bluestone was selected for its warm and cool tones for the patio, stairs and the long curvaceous pathway that leads to a smaller patio. Shaded by the majestic oak tree, this patio at the back of the property is another welcoming destination for peaceful relaxation. It is boarded by a stone seat wall constructed with "Rocky Mountain Gold Glacier" natural stone that provides additional seating, functionality and compliments the bluestone beautifully. "Granitecrete" (a material similar to Decomposed Granite) was chosen as the surface for other pathways and a small area designed to include a bench and a curved trellis with a lowering vine. It also surrounds the dramatic tall planters with Kumquat trees, and the stately water feature. A variety of Mediterranean plants and grasses fill the garden with movement texture and fragrance, designed in shades of green, gray, purple and white. A low-water Kurapia ground surrounds the main pathway pavers. More photos to come the Spring of 2021 when the plants fill in more abundant.
mill valley gem
mill valley gem
Jennifer Messina InteriorsJennifer Messina Interiors
Photo of an expansive traditional back garden in San Francisco with mulch.
South Baton Rouge
South Baton Rouge
EcoRegionsEcoRegions
What a striking home! This home in South Baton Rouge was designed by Cockfield-Jackson and the clients wanted a complete landscape design that would accompany the architecture of this A. Hays Town inspired home. Featured in this design are a substantial entertainment area in the rear, complete with an outdoor kitchen (built by Joffrion Construction) expansive pool with water feature wall, and a bluestone courtyard. Additionally, this home features a quaint side yard complete with brick steps leading to a bluestone courtyard with an antique sugar kettle fountain. The clients also needed options for guests to park. A circular driveway in the front provided a grand entrance, as well as ample parking for plenty of guests.
Georgian landmark
Georgian landmark
Mierop Design, FAPLDMierop Design, FAPLD
Expansive outdoor patio for dining and entertaining. Patio adjoins house with three riser landing integrating large container plantings.
This is an example of a large traditional side formal full sun garden for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
Traditional Westport
Traditional Westport
Oliver Design AssociatesOliver Design Associates
Large classic back formal partial sun garden for spring in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
A Unique Cobblestone Driveway
A Unique Cobblestone Driveway
Stone FarmStone Farm
What an approach! A combination of European sandstone, reclaimed curbing and Belgian Porphyry squares create one stunning and functional driveway, built to last a lifetime.
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
Expansive classic formal garden for summer in Boston.
Estrella Mountain Ranch
Estrella Mountain Ranch
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
Expansive classic xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Phoenix with a garden path.
Large Pond with Several Waterfalls
Large Pond with Several Waterfalls
Garden Ponds UnlimitedGarden Ponds Unlimited
Garden Ponds Unlimited LLC Natural look rock stairs with gravel pathway.
Expansive traditional back full sun garden in Oklahoma City with a water feature.
Ladbroke Terrace, London
Ladbroke Terrace, London
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
This is an example of a medium sized classic back full sun garden for summer in London with natural stone paving.
Chelsea House Reinvention
Chelsea House Reinvention
buildburo Ltdbuildburo Ltd
Remodelling the garden to incorporate different levels allowed us to create a living wall of steps, creating the illusion of depth from inside the house

Luxury 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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