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Traditional Formal Garden Ideas and Designs

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Arbour Garden
Arbour Garden
Fenton Roberts Garden DesignFenton Roberts Garden Design
Jo Fenton
Medium sized classic back formal garden seating for summer in London with a garden path and concrete paving.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Design ideas for a small traditional courtyard formal partial sun garden for spring in Raleigh with decking.
Back Yards
Back Yards
Runde's Landscape Contractors, Inc.Runde's Landscape Contractors, Inc.
Joe Runde
Inspiration for a classic formal garden in Chicago with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Residential Design 5
Residential Design 5
Kendall O'Brien Landscape ArchitectsKendall O'Brien Landscape Architects
This is an example of a classic back formal garden in Other.
Outdoor Structures
Outdoor Structures
Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLCElise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC
Large classic back formal pergola in New York with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Architectural
Architectural
TouchStone Accent Lighting, Inc.TouchStone Accent Lighting, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front formal partial sun garden for spring in Minneapolis with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Cedar Custom Fencing
Cedar Custom Fencing
Superior Fence Co of San AntonioSuperior Fence Co of San Antonio
Medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden for spring in Austin.
Flagstone Front Walkway in Herringbone Pattern
Flagstone Front Walkway in Herringbone Pattern
THE KING'S MASONSTHE KING'S MASONS
Flagstone Front Walkway in Herringbone Pattern
Photo of a small traditional front formal partial sun garden in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Remsenberg Koi Pond
Remsenberg Koi Pond
AH Ponds, Inc.AH Ponds, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back formal partial sun garden in New York with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Iron Fences
Iron Fences
Split Rail Fence Co Denver COSplit Rail Fence Co Denver CO
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a garden path and mulch.
Custom Greenhouses
Custom Greenhouses
BC Greenhouse Builders LtdBC Greenhouse Builders Ltd
Our Cottage 8x10 double glass greenhouse offers unbeatable insulation for colder climates. With additional ventilation and decorative options, this is the jewel in your yard.
Water Features and Ponds
Water Features and Ponds
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front formal full sun garden in Kansas City with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Gallery
Gallery
Greater Detroit Landscape CompanyGreater Detroit Landscape Company
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for spring in Detroit with a pond and natural stone paving.
Holland Park
Holland Park
Stefano Marinaz Landscape ArchitectureStefano Marinaz Landscape Architecture
Garden lawn and trimmed trees
Design ideas for a traditional back formal full sun garden in Other with a garden path and natural stone paving.
French Gardens
French Gardens
Peter Fudge GardensPeter Fudge Gardens
This is an example of an expansive traditional formal partial sun garden steps in Sydney.
Lush English Garden
Lush English Garden
Terra DesignTerra Design
A series of three obelisks give structure to lush plantings of daylilies, clematis, dahlias, roses and hardy geranium. Photo by David E. Perry
Photo of a large classic back formal garden in Seattle with brick paving.
Gamble Garden Spring Tour 2014: Webster
Gamble Garden Spring Tour 2014: Webster
Hoi Ning WongHoi Ning Wong
Hoi Ning Wong
This is an example of a classic formal full sun garden wall in San Francisco.
Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
Taking advantage of the sunniest space in the garden, this veggie garden is designed to make growing your own vegetables as easy as possible. In a space 19' x 19' square, these 30" high beds made of redwood are large enough to grow food for a family of 4...or more. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton
Ted's Biodynamic Garden
Ted's Biodynamic Garden
Ted Carter Inspired LandscapesTed Carter Inspired Landscapes
Design ideas for a large classic back formal full sun garden for summer in Portland Maine with a vegetable patch and mulch.
Georgian Classic Garden
Georgian Classic Garden
Howard Design StudioHoward Design Studio
An English style Georgian home with walled courtyard garden. Photographer: John Howard.
Inspiration for a large traditional back formal garden in Atlanta.

Traditional Formal 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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