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Traditional Driveway Garden Ideas and Designs

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Landscape Renovations, Inc.Landscape Renovations, Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional front driveway partial sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a garden path and brick paving.
Driveway, Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping
Driveway, Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping
Neave Group Outdoor SolutionsNeave Group Outdoor Solutions
Neave Group Outdoor Solutions
Inspiration for a large traditional front driveway full sun garden in New York with a garden path and gravel.
Front Brick Pillars, Asphalt Driveway and Interlock Driveway Bands
Front Brick Pillars, Asphalt Driveway and Interlock Driveway Bands
LandArtLandArt
Brick pillar entryway surrounding the asphalt driveway with interlock driveway bands.
This is an example of a large traditional front driveway partial sun garden for summer in Other with concrete paving.
Belgard Design Gallery
Belgard Design Gallery
Majestic OutdoorsMajestic Outdoors
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side driveway garden in Raleigh with brick paving.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Photo of a large classic front driveway full sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and brick paving.
Driveway Install in San Diego
Driveway Install in San Diego
San Diego Artificial Lawns, Inc.San Diego Artificial Lawns, Inc.
Adding low-maintenance artificial grass to your driveway or entryway increases your curb appeal!
Design ideas for a small classic front driveway garden in San Diego with concrete paving.
Assorted Landscapes
Assorted Landscapes
Wright Landscape Services IncWright Landscape Services Inc
Design ideas for a large classic front driveway full sun garden for summer in Toronto with concrete paving.
Custom Concrete Ideas
Custom Concrete Ideas
Custom Concrete & Design, LLCCustom Concrete & Design, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front driveway full sun garden for spring in Other with a garden path and concrete paving.
Bristol Historic Home- Permeable Driveway
Bristol Historic Home- Permeable Driveway
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
The new driveway is designed to be permeable. A cobblestone apron makes a nice transition from public roadway to private drive. The crushed stone drive leads to a parking area paved with permeable concrete paver units.
Historically Accurate Gate, Fence and Brick Path
Historically Accurate Gate, Fence and Brick Path
Kimberly Mercurio Landscape ArchitectureKimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture
An off white garden gate and fence rebuilt to historical standards using the same pattern. The color of the fence matches the Victorian home's trim. The walkway is reclaimed old brick. Photography by Michael Conway, Means-of-Production.com
Byrne
Byrne
T. N. B. LandscapingT. N. B. Landscaping
A small bluestone walk leading to the front porch steps.
Design ideas for a classic front driveway full sun garden in Boston with natural stone paving.
Portofolio
Portofolio
Lillian Wu Landscape DesignLillian Wu Landscape Design
Large classic front driveway garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete paving.
Entrance Gardens
Entrance Gardens
Wallace Landscape AssociatesWallace Landscape Associates
This is an example of a classic front driveway garden in Philadelphia with natural stone paving.
Residential 2
Residential 2
Greenmark EnvironmentalGreenmark Environmental
This is an example of a large classic front driveway full sun garden for summer in Houston with concrete paving.
English Tudor Gem
English Tudor Gem
Architectural Gardens, IncArchitectural Gardens, Inc
Low shrubs like boxwood screen the window well in front of the house. A custom-designed wrought iron railing provides safety and complements Tudor style architecture. Clay pavers provide an elegant accent around the asphalt driveway. Mike Crews Photography
Driveways and Courtyards
Driveways and Courtyards
The MacDowell CompanyThe MacDowell Company
The MacDowell Company
Photo of a large classic front driveway partial sun garden in Boston with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Brick Gallery
Brick Gallery
LA Masonry & ConcreteLA Masonry & Concrete
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front driveway partial sun garden in Los Angeles with brick paving.
Andrew Grossman Landscape Design
Andrew Grossman Landscape Design
Andrew Grossman Landscape DesignAndrew Grossman Landscape Design
Front entry with brick walkway bordered by liriope, clipped boxwood , Japanese maples, cotoneaster and flowering shrubs adjoining cobble and peastone driveway.
Driveway Turn-Around
Driveway Turn-Around
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Phototography: Linda Oyama Bryan
Large classic front driveway garden for autumn in Chicago with concrete paving.
West University
West University
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Carl Mayfield
Photo of a medium sized classic courtyard driveway partial sun garden in Houston with natural stone paving.

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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