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AFTER: New Curving Gravel Path
AFTER: New Curving Gravel Path
Visionscapes NW Landscape DesignVisionscapes NW Landscape Design
View of curved gravel path toward the backyard, showing boulder placement and plantings. Curves are anchored with strategically placed 'Winterred' and 'Hogyoku' Japanese maples. Along the path are plantings of Black Mondo Grass, Epimedium, red penstemons, 'Solfatare' crocosmia, and 'Firefly' heucheras.
Pondless Waterfalls, Water Features Rochester NY
Pondless Waterfalls, Water Features Rochester NY
Acorn Ponds & WaterfallsAcorn Ponds & Waterfalls
Pondless Waterfalls, Monroe County, Rochester NY, Water Features NY, Pond Less Pondless Waterfalls Water Feature installed in Brighton NY by Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls of Rochester, NY. Check out our website http://www.acornponds.com and give us a call 585.442.6373. These Waterfalls even run in the winter and have Led Landscape Lighting that turn on and off automatic. Pondless Waterfalls are very easy to take care of and do not require much maintenance at all. We even pitched the patio so the rain water will collect in the Water Feature basin. So easy! To learn more about this project please click here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/acorn-landscaping-landscape-designlightingbackyard-water-gardens/stone-and-brick-patio-repair-led-lighting-water-feature-and-landscaping-in-brigh/326928104010985 Sign up for your personal design consultation here: http://www.acornponds.com/contact-us.html Click here for a free Magazine all about Ponds and Water Features: http://flip.it/gsrNN Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls 585.442.6373 http://www.acornponds.com
Stone garden planter box
Stone garden planter box
Basalite Concrete ProductsBasalite Concrete Products
EASY TO BUILD! Free instructions here http://info.basalite.com/build-your-own-stone-planter-box Build beautiful, long-lasting raised beds out of stone concrete block. Concrete block garden beds can outlast wood planter boxes and can add a more finished look. building a stone planter box is an easy, DIY project! Shown in photo: AS SEEN ON YARD CRASHERS Stonewall II block by Basalite Concrete Products.
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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.
Rancho Santa Fe, Pool, Bluestone, Estate Driveway, Pool house
Rancho Santa Fe, Pool, Bluestone, Estate Driveway, Pool house
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Estate landscaping with long driveway, and new Pool with new bluestone paving all designed and installed by Rob Hill, landscape architect-contractor . The outdoor pool pavilion designed by Friehauf architects. This is a 7 acre estate with equestrian area, stone walls terracing and cottage garden traditional landscaping
Elegance in Design
Elegance in Design
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionSURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Ron Blunt
Medium sized traditional back garden fence in DC Metro with gravel and a wood fence.
Monet's Garden
Monet's Garden
The New York Botanical GardenThe New York Botanical Garden
Monet's iconic Japanese bridge in the Conservatory. http://www.nybg.org/exhibitions/2012/monet/index.php Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
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Front Yard Retreat
Front Yard Retreat
Shades Of Green Landscape ArchitectureShades Of Green Landscape Architecture
Photography: @ Lauren Hall Knight
Inspiration for a classic front garden wall in San Francisco.
Orono
Orono
Windsor CompaniesWindsor Companies
An elegantly landscaped estate was designed to frame views, offer tranquility, and provide numerous spaces with a variety of experiences. Long, meandering bluestone paths interconnect formal garden spaces with natural woodlands. World-famous bronze sculpture provides personality to an otherwise pastoral place. Groundcovers of Pachysandra, Hosta, and Heuchera are planted en masse to firmly shape garden spaces. A stone wall retains the generous main bluestone terrace. Though it resides a half-mile from the water, the home is positioned perfectly to provide a captivating view of Lake Minnetonka. Over many years the evolution of this home and landscape has earned Windsor Companies numerous design awards from the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association and the American Society of Landscape Architects. Photos by Paul Crosby
Transitions: Pathways, Landings & Steps
Transitions: Pathways, Landings & Steps
Gregory Lombardi DesignGregory Lombardi Design
Classic back fully shaded garden in Boston.
Classic home and landscape
Classic home and landscape
R. P. Marzilli & Company Landscape ContractorR. P. Marzilli & Company Landscape Contractor
Landscape construction, masonry, architectural stone all installed by R. P. Marzilli & Company Keith LeBlanc Landscape Architecture Photography by Rosemary Fletcher
Deerfield Residence Landscape Design
Deerfield Residence Landscape Design
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Designed by: Marco Romani, RLA. Landscape Architect -- construction by: arrow
Classic back fully shaded garden fence in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Craftsman
Craftsman
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
This is an example of an expansive classic front xeriscape partial sun garden in Chicago with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Boulder Retaining Wall
Boulder Retaining Wall
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Boulders with shrubbery are a beautiful addition to your backyard landscaping.
This is an example of a traditional back garden in Salt Lake City with a retaining wall.
Pet and Kid-Healthy Lawn
Pet and Kid-Healthy Lawn
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Because the IdealMow lawn needs no support from toxic chemicals to maintain its aesthetic, it is a healthy, safe place for pets and kids to play. It's also resilient to their traffic.
Bluestone walkway and steps
Bluestone walkway and steps
B & B Outdoor Solutions LLCB & B Outdoor Solutions LLC
Medium sized traditional front garden in Boston with a pathway and natural stone paving.
Purple Rain
Purple Rain
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a raised bed, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Fabulous Containers and Planters
Fabulous Containers and Planters
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Partial Shade Planter. Foliage textures and color causes this planter to pop!
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a potted garden and natural stone paving.

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.
San Clemente Craftsman
San Clemente Craftsman
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Inspiration for a medium sized classic garden in Orange County with a fireplace.
Vibrant Craftsman Cottage
Vibrant Craftsman Cottage
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingWildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping
Photo of a traditional garden in Other.
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