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Walkway Installation--Railroad ties & River rocks
Walkway Installation--Railroad ties & River rocks
Flores ArtscapeFlores Artscape
A railroad tie & river rock walkway. On one side of it is a planter made of railroad ties that has large rocks, and drought-tolerant plants. On the other side are over-sized clay pots with succulents and other drought-tolerant plants on top of gravel. Also lighting alongside the walkway.
Backyard Pathway
Backyard Pathway
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Nothing is more charming than a quiet garden path complete with stone pavers, wildflowers, and the view of a cozy firepit in the distance.
Design ideas for a large traditional side garden in Salt Lake City with a pathway and natural stone paving.
Three Layers of Landscape Heaven
Three Layers of Landscape Heaven
Eagleson Landscape Co.Eagleson Landscape Co.
Wanting a low maintenance landscape, but also wanting a space with mass plantings we found a happy medium. This water feature is surrounded by Hosta, Coral Bell, Brunnera, and Astilbe to create a lush look, with a lower maintenance need.
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Wood Fence and Gates
Wood Fence and Gates
Custom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLCCustom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLC
Medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden for spring in Houston with mulch.
Custom Mercer Island Fence
Custom Mercer Island Fence
Chapman Construction, LLCChapman Construction, LLC
Large classic back partial sun garden in Seattle with gravel.
Front Facade-Summer
Front Facade-Summer
ChaletChalet
Large classic front formal partial sun garden in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Organic Edible Gardens
Organic Edible Gardens
Urban Eco Design, Inc. LandscapingUrban Eco Design, Inc. Landscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for spring in Santa Barbara with a vegetable patch and gravel.
The Many Layers Of Oak Park
The Many Layers Of Oak Park
Hoy Landscaping Inc.Hoy Landscaping Inc.
Medium sized traditional front full sun garden in Chicago with brick paving.
Goldberg
Goldberg
Landscape Creations Inc.Landscape Creations Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional front garden in New York with concrete paving.
The Belgard Collection
The Belgard Collection
BelgardBelgard
Medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in New York with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Backyard Escape
Backyard Escape
Windscapes LandscapingWindscapes Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden in Grand Rapids with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Curb Appeal
Curb Appeal
Crescent Hill Home Staging & Design LLCCrescent Hill Home Staging & Design LLC
Inspiration for a small classic side formal full sun garden in Other with a garden path.
COLOR
COLOR
J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.
This is an example of a classic garden in San Francisco.
Arbors
Arbors
Viking FenceViking Fence
This is an example of a medium sized classic front fully shaded garden for spring in Dallas with concrete paving.
Decks, Gazebos and Arbors
Decks, Gazebos and Arbors
Legacy LandscapeLegacy Landscape
Medium sized classic sloped full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a garden path and decking.
Wood Privacy Fences
Wood Privacy Fences
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
JS Photo FX - Jan Stittleburg
This is an example of a classic garden in Atlanta.
Europa - Gray Charcoal Color
Europa - Gray Charcoal Color
Air Vol Block, IncAir Vol Block, Inc
All Palermo steps
Photo of a medium sized traditional front xeriscape garden in San Luis Obispo with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Spring Bulb Designs
Spring Bulb Designs
The Garden Concierge, Inc.The Garden Concierge, Inc.
Medium sized classic front full sun garden in Boston with 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.

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.
My Work
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Paramount FencingParamount Fencing
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back fully shaded garden in Philadelphia with a garden path.
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