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Backyard Resort League City, Texas
Backyard Resort League City, Texas
Tipton Spires Design|BuildTipton Spires Design|Build
This backyard resort style design features a custom in-ground swimming pool, cabana with brick fireplace, summer kitchen, gas lanterns and lounge. The custom watershape spa features an island vanishing edge and natural stone steppers. The elevated artificial turf terraces bordered with brickwork create a chaise lounge accent and dry deck lounge areas.
Pool with water fountain and walkways to waterfall pond.
Pool with water fountain and walkways to waterfall pond.
Ayers Hardscapes & Landscapes LLCAyers Hardscapes & Landscapes LLC
Traditional garden in Other.
Central District Edible Garden
Central District Edible Garden
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Carpentry by Contemporary Homestead. Photograph by Meghan Montgomery.
Medium sized classic back full sun garden in Seattle with a fire feature and gravel.
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This is an example of a large traditional back full sun garden in Seattle with a water feature and mulch.
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The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Inspiration for a large classic back formal partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Natural Stone Walkway
Natural Stone Walkway
Stone WorthyStone Worthy
Photo of a large classic front garden with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Planters & WIndow Boxes
Planters & WIndow Boxes
Ted Carter Inspired LandscapesTed Carter Inspired Landscapes
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front garden in Portland Maine with concrete paving.
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Barnaby Woods Residence
Barnaby Woods Residence
Moody GrahamMoody Graham
Photography by Allen Russ.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back partial sun garden in DC Metro with natural stone paving.
Potager
Potager
Adam Vetere Landscape and Garden DesignAdam Vetere Landscape and Garden Design
Nicola Stocken
This is an example of a medium sized classic side full sun garden for summer in Berkshire.
Houston Heights
Houston Heights
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Design ideas for a small classic side driveway full sun garden in Houston with concrete paving.
Artificial Grass Pool Area
Artificial Grass Pool Area
Ecoworkz Inc.Ecoworkz Inc.
Artificial Grass installation by Pool
Design ideas for a traditional back xeriscape full sun garden in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
A Private Hillsborough Garden
A Private Hillsborough Garden
Simmonds & Associates, Inc.Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
Photo of a large classic back formal full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.
A Private Hillsborough Garden
A Private Hillsborough Garden
Simmonds & Associates, Inc.Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
Design ideas for a large classic back formal full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.
2018 National Landscape Winner
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Lifescape Colorado.Lifescape Colorado.
Photo of a classic garden in Denver.
Cheltenham Courtyard Garden
Cheltenham Courtyard Garden
Wilson Associates Garden DesignWilson Associates Garden Design
Re-design of this narrow town garden. Circles break up the shape and re-direct the eye creating a series of areas to sit and enjoy the garden.
Photo of a classic back garden wall in Other with gravel.
Nashville Estate
Nashville Estate
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
With a lengthy list of ideas about how to transform their backyard, the clients were excited to see what we could do. Existing features on site needed to be updated and in-cooperated within the design. The view from each angle of the property was already outstanding and we didn't want the design to feel out of place. We had to make the grade changes work to our advantage, each separate space had to have a purpose. The client wanted to use the property for charity events, so a large flat turf area was constructed at the back of the property, perfect for setting up tables, chairs and a stage if needed. It also created the perfect look out point into the back of the property, dropping off into a ravine. A lot of focus throughout the project was the plant selection. With a large amount of garden beds, we wanted to maintain a clean and formal look, while still offering seasonal interest. We did this by edging the beds with boxwoods, adding white hydrangeas throughout the beds for constant colour, and subtle pops of purple and yellow. This along with the already breathtaking natural backdrop of the space, is more than enough to make this project stand out. Photographer: Jason Hartog Photography
Highland Park Manor
Highland Park Manor
Lawns of DallasLawns of Dallas
Large traditional front formal full sun garden in Dallas with concrete paving.
A Beautiful Garden Room For All Year Use
A Beautiful Garden Room For All Year Use
Origin - Doors and WindowsOrigin - Doors and Windows
Design ideas for a traditional garden in Buckinghamshire.

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.
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Photo of a classic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a pond and brick paving.
Bluestone Naperville
Bluestone Naperville
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
The outdoor kitchen, dining area and upper level deck are all in a singular rhythm surrounded by beds of ground cover and perennials woven into the landscape.
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