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Traditional Driveway Garden Ideas and Designs

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Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape
Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Glencoe Residence Landscape. Brick Paver Driveway with Bluestone Motorcourt Border, Radiant Snow Melt Heat System, French Inspired Formal Entrance Landscape, Low Voltage Lighting, and Irrigation. Entire property Constructed by: Arrow. Designed by: Marco Romani, RLA - Landscape Architect.
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
VIKING FENCE COVIKING FENCE CO
This is an example of a medium sized classic back driveway full sun garden for spring in Austin with concrete paving.
Spring Lake 3
Spring Lake 3
Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front driveway fully shaded garden for summer in New York with a garden path and concrete paving.
Traditional Front Landscape - Elm Grove, WI
Traditional Front Landscape - Elm Grove, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
This curved bed greets you as you step off of the driveway onto the front walk. A flowering malus offers a focal point. Westhauser Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front driveway full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a garden path and concrete paving.
Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, California
Palms Landscape Inc.Palms Landscape Inc.
This is an example of a classic front driveway garden in Other with a pathway and natural stone paving.
The Laurel
The Laurel
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
A traditional clay brick driveway blends seamlessly with the architecture and the stonework on the home. Layered plantings softly deflect the stonework without obscuring it.
North Lakes Entrance
North Lakes Entrance
LunnScapeLunnScape
Inspiration for a large traditional front driveway full sun garden for summer in Miami with a flowerbed and mulch.
Purdue II
Purdue II
Haynsworth Custom HomesHaynsworth Custom Homes
Stunning traditional home in the Devonshire neighborhood of Dallas.
Inspiration for a classic back driveway garden in Dallas with a wood fence.
Lutyens inspired front garden
Lutyens inspired front garden
greencube garden and landscape designgreencube garden and landscape design
This grade 2 listed home has been given a front garden with Gertrude Jekyll roses and Lutyens inspired bench, arbour and obelisks. Classic twists are evident in this large front garden in Sevenoaks, we have repeated the same colour 'theresa's green' a farrow and ball colour throughout. Obelisks, arches, a Lutyens bench and arbour have been placed in this garden. We have used 'old style' stock bricks for border edges, defining the driveway and elevated brick platforms with statement pots. The drive is finished with a modern resin bound gravel.
Front Yard Design
Front Yard Design
Eileen G DesignsEileen G Designs
New construction home features low maintenance plants that will thrive in south Florida.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front driveway partial sun garden in Miami with natural stone paving.
Cazenovia Lake House
Cazenovia Lake House
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
Soft colourful plantings along the pathway, seasonal interest begins in early spring and the planting is still colourful in late summer.
Small traditional front driveway partial sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and brick paving.
Driveways
Driveways
Aztec Decorative ConcreteAztec Decorative Concrete
Photo of a large traditional front driveway garden in Houston with concrete paving.
Southern California Estate
Southern California Estate
Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.
Allay of olive trees at entrance to estate
This is an example of a traditional front driveway garden in Los Angeles with gravel.
17 & 21 Brush Island
17 & 21 Brush Island
Les Arbres Tree Service & Fine GardeningLes Arbres Tree Service & Fine Gardening
Photo of a large traditional front driveway full sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and mulch.
Kentfield Home
Kentfield Home
Marcela D'Aprile InteriorsMarcela D'Aprile Interiors
Photo of a medium sized classic back driveway full sun garden in San Francisco with concrete paving.
Driveway, Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping
Driveway, Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping
Neave Group Outdoor SolutionsNeave Group Outdoor Solutions
Neave Group Outdoor Solutions
This is an example of a large traditional front driveway full sun garden in New York with a garden path and gravel.
Clopay Products
Clopay Products
Precision Garage Door of AkronPrecision Garage Door of Akron
Medium sized traditional front driveway partial sun garden in Cleveland with concrete paving.
Planting
Planting
Kiefer Landscaping LLCKiefer Landscaping LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front driveway garden in New York with brick paving.
Gates
Gates
Split Rail Fence Co Denver COSplit Rail Fence Co Denver CO
Photo of a medium sized classic front driveway partial sun garden for summer in Denver with mulch.
Seasonal Display
Seasonal Display
Rosborough Partners Inc.Rosborough Partners Inc.
Classic urns filled with seasonal flowers make a striking first impression at the driveway entrance. Photo by RStarovich
This is an example of a traditional front driveway partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a potted garden.

Traditional Driveway 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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