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Traditional Blue Garden Ideas and Designs

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Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
A beautiful courtyard leading from this Georgian style house with huge copper planters & a stone surround pool. All British stone
Inspiration for an expansive classic courtyard full sun raised pond for summer in Oxfordshire with natural stone paving.
River Garden Hampton Court
River Garden Hampton Court
Sustainable LandscapesSustainable Landscapes
Design ideas for a classic garden in London.
Modern Rambler
Modern Rambler
Davies Design BuildDavies Design Build
Large traditional back full sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with an outdoor sport court and a metal fence.
Tennis Resurfacing
Tennis Resurfacing
CourTex Construction Inc.CourTex Construction Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional back partial sun garden for summer in Austin with an outdoor sport court, a climbing frame and concrete paving.
Rhino Tennis Courts
Rhino Tennis Courts
Bay Area Rhino CourtBay Area Rhino Court
Design ideas for a large classic back partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with an outdoor sport court.
Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape
Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Glencoe IL Formal sideyard garden walk leading to rear yard pool oasis. French inspired theme. By: Arrow. Land + Structures. Landscape Architects and Builders----The sideyard path leads visitors towards the rear yard poolside retreat. Sideyards present an opportunity to create an an articulated approach that pulls you in towards your destination.
Lake Butler, Windermere
Lake Butler, Windermere
Sport Court Central FL & Tampa BaySport Court Central FL & Tampa Bay
This Sport court turned out spectacular, I remember the husband asking me for help to convince his wife to use the space where they used to have a rose garden to place their Sport Court... Since them, they sent me reviews saying that they use their court everyday, and have already called us back to add a ball containment system and light. I can truly say that their Sport Court gets 100 times more use than the rose garden... Very happy kids, and daddy has a blast too! James Kach
Arcadia English Remodel
Arcadia English Remodel
Matthew Thomas Architecture, LLCMatthew Thomas Architecture, LLC
Photo by: Michael Woodall
Inspiration for a classic front garden in Phoenix.
Ponderosa Renovation
Ponderosa Renovation
Showcase Landscape & IrrigationShowcase Landscape & Irrigation
Inspiration for a large classic front xeriscape garden in Denver.
River Knoll
River Knoll
Outdoor LifestylesOutdoor Lifestyles
This is an example of a classic side formal garden in New York with a garden path, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Luxury Hideaway in the Hills
Luxury Hideaway in the Hills
Land Design Associates, Inc.Land Design Associates, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back partial sun garden in Boston with a garden path, natural stone paving and a stone fence.
Bluestone Naperville
Bluestone Naperville
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Turning into the backyard, a two-tiered pergola and social space make for a grand arrival. Scroll down to the first "before" photo for a peek at what it looked like when we first did our site inventory in the snow. Design by John Algozzini and Kevin Manning.
East Cobb Landscape Lighting Refurbishment - 2017
East Cobb Landscape Lighting Refurbishment - 2017
Lights Over AtlantaLights Over Atlanta
Landscape lights on the front yard of this home in the East Cobb area of Atlanta, GA
Design ideas for a large classic front driveway full sun garden for spring in Atlanta with brick paving.
Drought Tolerant Landscapes--Paver Walkway
Drought Tolerant Landscapes--Paver Walkway
Flores ArtscapeFlores Artscape
Large concrete pavers with river rocks walkway with drought-tolerant borders including gravel, decomposed granite and succulents.
Classic garden in Los Angeles.
Ростов
Ростов
Екатерина Болотова | «Арт-проект Клюква»Екатерина Болотова | «Арт-проект Клюква»
This is an example of a classic formal full sun garden for summer in Moscow with a garden path.
Hunting for Perfection
Hunting for Perfection
Hobbs' Ink, LLCHobbs' Ink, LLC
Kurt Forschen of Twist Tours Photography
This is an example of a large classic back partial sun garden in Austin with a fire feature and gravel.
Modern Traditional
Modern Traditional
J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.
We were asked to create something really special for one of our most admired clients. This home has been a labor of love for both of us as we finally made it exactly what she wanted it to be. After many concept ideas we landed on a design that is stunning! All of the elements on her wish list are incorporated in this challenging, multi-level landscape: A front yard to match the modern traditional-style home while creating privacy from the street; a side yard that proudly connects the front and back; and a lower level with plantings in lush greens, whites, purples and pinks and plentiful lawn space for kids and dogs. Her outdoor living space includes an outdoor kitchen with bar, outdoor living room with fireplace, dining patio, a bedroom-adjacent lounging patio with modern fountain, enclosed vegetable garden, rose garden walk with European-style fountain and meditation bench, and a fire pit with sitting area on the upper level to take in the panoramic views of the sunset over the wooded ridge. Outdoor lighting brings it alive at night, and for parties you can’t beat the killer sound system!
Farmington Residence
Farmington Residence
Beus Landscape, Inc.Beus Landscape, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front formal partial sun garden in Salt Lake City with a garden path and concrete paving.
Rhino Tennis Courts
Rhino Tennis Courts
Bay Area Rhino CourtBay Area Rhino Court
This is an example of a large traditional back partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with an outdoor sport court.
Greener Pastures Show Garden
Greener Pastures Show Garden
Tracey Parker Landscape Design LtdTracey Parker Landscape Design Ltd
'Greener Pastures' Show Garden, BBC Gardeners' World Live 2015 Andrew Boschier Photography
Classic back full sun raised pond for summer in London with natural stone paving and a water feature.

Traditional Blue 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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