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Medium Sized Traditional Garden Ideas and Designs

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Maria Hickey & Associates LandscapesMaria Hickey & Associates Landscapes
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front formal fully shaded garden in Boston with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape
Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Gardens, Swimming Pool, Pergola Lounge, Outdoor Kitchen and Entire Property Designed and Constructed by Arrow. ---Marco Romani, RLA. Landscape Architect
Sunny steep hillside along driveway
Sunny steep hillside along driveway
Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLAHome & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA
We turned this eyesore into the envy of the neighborhood! This highly visible hillside was the focal point upon entering thru the gated entrance of this home. Now the owner and guests enjoy a seasonal display of color and texture rather than a weed filled boring hillside. Added bonus is that the plants are all drought tolerant, low maintenance and support pollinators. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and beneficial insects add additional interest. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.
Lakeside patio with firepit
Lakeside patio with firepit
Landsburg Landscape NurseryLandsburg Landscape Nursery
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back garden in Minneapolis with brick paving.
Alpine Dry River/Synthetic Grass
Alpine Dry River/Synthetic Grass
Home Turf Synthetic GrassHome Turf Synthetic Grass
Beautiful dry river bed with synthetic turf.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with decorative stones.
Secret Gardens
Secret Gardens
Oliver Design AssociatesOliver Design Associates
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back partial sun garden in New York.
Dedham Residence
Dedham Residence
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
View out the brick and bluestone walkway to the chip seal driveway.
Photo of a medium sized traditional courtyard formal full sun garden in Boston with brick paving.
Pearland Front Yard Landscpe
Pearland Front Yard Landscpe
Sage Pools, Scapes & DesignSage Pools, Scapes & Design
Our client wanted to add color with low maintenance and a unique stone border. We found these quartz boulders that looked great with a Milagro Tan chop block border. A collection of sunshine ligustrum, roses, yellow bulbines with agapanthus make up this design.
Formal Driveway -Cream Gravel w Granite Curbing & Paver Apron
Formal Driveway -Cream Gravel w Granite Curbing & Paver Apron
THE KING'S MASONSTHE KING'S MASONS
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front driveway partial sun garden in DC Metro with concrete paving.
San Jose - Bocce Court Backyard Design + Installation
San Jose - Bocce Court Backyard Design + Installation
Natural Bridges LandscapingNatural Bridges Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized classic back full sun garden in San Francisco with an outdoor sport court and gravel.
Landscape, retaining wall, steps and driveway
Landscape, retaining wall, steps and driveway
Manzer's Landscape Design & DevelopmentManzer's Landscape Design & Development
This is an example of a medium sized classic front driveway full sun garden for summer in New York with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Canton Landscape Project
Canton Landscape Project
Poseidon Ponds & LandscapingPoseidon Ponds & Landscaping
Photo by Cory Mann
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front partial sun garden for summer in Detroit with a retaining wall and mulch.
Hamptons Landscape
Hamptons Landscape
Topaz Design GroupTopaz Design Group
Front landscape to give this life some energy and curb appeal!
Medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and mulch.
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.
Southern Blvd Project
Southern Blvd Project
Mother Earth LandscapingMother Earth Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized traditional front xeriscape partial sun garden in Newark with gravel and a garden path.
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
Dakota UnlimitedDakota Unlimited
Lincoln shadowbox fence designed & installed by Dakota Unlimited.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back garden in Minneapolis.
Traditional Pool and Landscape - Cedarburg
Traditional Pool and Landscape - Cedarburg
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A backdrop of Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche' helps to hide the required pool fence. Allium x 'Summer Beauty' bloom in the foreground. Westhauser Photography
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
UserUser
Raised cedar beds along the Sakonnet River, surrounded by in-ground planting beds, enclosed by a perennial border. A blueberry hedge buffers coastal breezes, while a gravel sitting area offers water views from within the garden. Jeremy Brodeur
homes by the sea
homes by the sea
Q Design Group LLCQ Design Group LLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional front partial sun garden in Other with natural stone paving.
Santa Fe Permaculture
Santa Fe Permaculture
PermaDesign, Inc.PermaDesign, Inc.
Tunia Hyland
Photo of a medium sized classic back partial sun garden for summer in Albuquerque with natural stone paving.

Medium Sized 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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