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Late summer garden
Late summer garden
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Location: Hingham, MA, United States This family had just moved back to the states from Paris and wanted their landscape to be an evocative blend of France and Nantucket. The front had to be low and open to the view of Hingham Harbor, yet full of color and a touch of beach grasses. Rounding the corner toward the back yard is a dramatic hedge of Miscanthus gracilimus and PG Hydrangea, with a touch of Calamgrostis to caress your arm as you pass through the gate. The pool area in back is a cool blue slice of paradise, surrounded by borders bursting with bloom.
Vibrant Surroundings
Vibrant Surroundings
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionSURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC
Classic garden in DC Metro with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Floral Park Pool
Floral Park Pool
Natures Canvas Landscape Design GroupNatures Canvas Landscape Design Group
This Floral Park home is a 7,900 square foot property on a corner lot. Due to zoning requirements our design had to conform to strict setback restrictions. As you can see, the major obstacle on this project was to incorporate multiple features into a small, useable outdoor living space. We screened off the entire property with evergreens to ensure this family would have the privacy that is needed on this busy street. We built a 13’ x 15’, concrete wall, vinyl liner, swimming pool with an automated cover and choose to place it in the front yard. We naturalized a Hot Springs vinyl spa by installing stone entry steps and landscaping around it. Feeding off this natural theme, we designed a moss rock waterfall & pond. In front of it we placed a gas campfire, with stone veneer wall surround. This design also encompasses a zen lounge area on a gravel bed with a clear cedar overhead shade pergola.
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Back Yard Shade Garden
Back Yard Shade Garden
Donna Lynn - Landscape DesignerDonna Lynn - Landscape Designer
lynnlandscapedesign.com - Back yard shade garden using classic garden favorites, including Hydrangea, Heliotrope and Ajuga. A path from the pergola leads to a tennis court behind the trees. Working with the arborist employed to maintain the oaks on the 4 acre property, care was taken to plant and irrigate in such a way as to protect the mature trees.
Less Lawn More Garden
Less Lawn More Garden
Westover Landscape DesignWestover Landscape Design
An eclectic and welcoming alternative to the traditional lawn. Inviting to birds, butterflys and neighbors. More at http://www.WestoverLd.com
Yarrow Garden
Yarrow Garden
Paul Moon DesignPaul Moon Design
Photo of a medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden in Seattle with a water feature and gravel.
House on Willow Hill
House on Willow Hill
Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)
Design ideas for a classic full sun garden in DC Metro with a vegetable patch and a wood fence.
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Rainy Day Rain Garden
Rainy Day Rain Garden
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Long before the riparian-loving, drought tolerant California native foliage established itself, this rain garden worked to keep stormwater onsite. It takes quite a bit of technology to do so. The bioswale accepts water from the back and front gardens as well as the roof of the home via drains, an underground vessel, and a sump-pump. It can absorb this level of water in a matter of minutes. Because the soil in this area tends toward clay, another drain helps manage possible overflow. Photo: Steve Matloff, 2018
Porte-cochère and Pavers
Porte-cochère and Pavers
B. Jane GardensB. Jane Gardens
Inspiration for a classic garden in Austin.
Matisse Garden
Matisse Garden
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Classic partial sun pergola in Boston.
Wellesley Family Garden
Wellesley Family Garden
Inge Daniels Design LLCInge Daniels Design LLC
We designed this lovely, private dining area with custom wood-slat screens and a concrete kitchen complete with seating, grilling, counters and wood storage.
Grading & Sod
Grading & Sod
Sharp LandscapingSharp Landscaping
Inspiration for a large traditional front full sun garden in Richmond with lawn edging and brick paving.
A Traditional Spring Garden
A Traditional Spring Garden
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
Photo of a traditional back garden for spring in Denver.
Wilmington Court - Antique Gazebo
Wilmington Court - Antique Gazebo
Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLCPaul N. Brow, Architect, LLC
Antique teak gazebo nestled into the trees at the rear of the garden through an opening in the low, perimeter brick garden wall.
Medium sized classic back formal partial sun garden in Houston 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.
Central District Edible Garden
Central District Edible Garden
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Concrete by Concrete Dreams and Foundations. Photograph by Meghan Montgomery.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front full sun garden in Seattle with a retaining wall.
Flower Containers
Flower Containers
Sylvan Gardens Landscape ContractorsSylvan Gardens Landscape Contractors
Photo of a small traditional back full sun garden in Other with a potted garden and decking.
Traditional Garden
Traditional Garden
This is an example of a large traditional garden in Essex with a water feature.

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.
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.
Before and After Landscape Transformation
Before and After Landscape Transformation
Living Designs By LindaLiving Designs By Linda
Large traditional front xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and gravel.
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