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Cleveland Park Residence
Annie Elliott DesignAnnie Elliott Design
Jenn Verrier
Design ideas for a traditional back garden seating in DC Metro.
54" Tall Aluminum Ornamental Pool Fence
54" Tall Aluminum Ornamental Pool Fence
Paramount FencingParamount Fencing
Robert LaPlante
Photo of a medium sized traditional back garden in Philadelphia with natural stone 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.
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Our Work
Omaha Landscaping CompanyOmaha Landscaping Company
Photo of a large classic front driveway full sun garden for spring in Omaha with mulch.
Lawncare
Lawncare
Mirage LandscapingMirage Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized classic front driveway full sun garden for spring in Calgary with concrete paving.
Brownstone Backyard in Jersey City, NJ
Brownstone Backyard in Jersey City, NJ
Solicito and Son Landscape ContractingSolicito and Son Landscape Contracting
Design ideas for a small classic back partial sun garden in New York with a potted garden.
Plantig design and planting
Plantig design and planting
Renz LandscapesRenz Landscapes
Medium sized traditional front partial sun garden in Raleigh with brick 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.
Bridges
Bridges
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
This is an example of an expansive traditional side formal partial sun garden for spring in San Diego with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Work
Work
Inside OutInside Out
Medium sized traditional back full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete paving.
Redwoods set the stage in Menlo Park
Redwoods set the stage in Menlo Park
Just in Thyme Landscape DesignJust in Thyme Landscape Design
Meandering flagstone & Dymondia pathway leads to the fire pit 'room.'
Inspiration for a classic garden in San Francisco.
Color Pots
Color Pots
Tri-Scapes LandscapingTri-Scapes Landscaping
Medium sized classic front garden in Seattle 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.
Container Plantings
Container Plantings
Table2GardenTable2Garden
Even small spaces need great design. Container and small space gardens - decks, alcoves and patios are all great spots to "green" up with planted pots. Add color, texture and warmth to your small spaces - or drama to a large space - with a well-designed container. Birdbaths, fountains, troughs and more make great containers. Irrigation can be run to your containers or Oyas (water vessels) can be planted in the containers to provide irrigation and to keep your plants healthy.
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.
Heritage home gets a new look
Heritage home gets a new look
Urban Habitats Landscape StudioUrban Habitats Landscape Studio
Heavy lattice panels provide an attractive screen for neighbors on both sides. Clematis armandii and honeysuckle vines will eventually cover the lattice. Photo: Urban Habitats Landscape Studio
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.

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.
Tree Lined Driveway
Tree Lined Driveway
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Lining a driveway with trees adds dramatic ambiance to the space.
Photo of a classic front driveway and private garden in Salt Lake City with brick paving.
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