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Edible gardens
Edible gardens
Larson LandscapingLarson Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a potted garden.
Suburban Boston
Suburban Boston
The Garden Concierge, Inc.The Garden Concierge, Inc.
The Garden Concierge
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front full sun garden in Boston with natural stone paving.
A Garden for Every Season
A Garden for Every Season
Cottage Gardener, LTDCottage Gardener, LTD
This project was designed and installed by Cottage Gardener, LTD. These photos highlight our effort to create seasonal interest throughout the entire year.
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Elegant Country Estate
Elegant Country Estate
Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.
Medium sized traditional front formal full sun garden for summer in New York with natural stone paving and a flowerbed.
Landscape Photography
Landscape Photography
McNeill PhotographyMcNeill Photography
McNeill Photography 2014
Design ideas for an expansive traditional sloped full sun garden for summer in Toronto with natural stone paving and a rockery.
Turtle Lake Garden
Turtle Lake Garden
Zaremba & CompanyZaremba & Company
Photo by George Dzahristos
Inspiration for a classic garden in Detroit with natural stone paving.
Conservation GrassConservation Grass
This is an example of a classic garden in Dallas with a water feature.
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Rustic Elegance - Durham, NC
Rustic Elegance - Durham, NC
Steven Paul Whitsitt PhotographySteven Paul Whitsitt Photography
©StevenPaulWhitsitt_Photography Design by award winning interior design firm Linda Dickerson Interiors http://www.lindadickersoninteriors.com/
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Photo of a classic sloped garden steps in Seattle.
Vegetable Gardens
Vegetable Gardens
Dear Garden Associates, Inc.Dear Garden Associates, Inc.
A purple hyacinth bean vine (Lablab purpureus) drapes one of the gateways. Planted as an annual in Pennsylvania it will grow up to 20’ in a season, producing purple/pink flowers and fabulous purple pods all summer long. The leaves, flowers and pods look beautiful both clambering on the fence and in mixed bouquets.
Front Yard/Back Yard/Pool Landscapes
Front Yard/Back Yard/Pool Landscapes
Construction Landscape, LLC.Construction Landscape, LLC.
Lush side yard planting using Date, bottle palms and foxtails to create a nice multi canopy space. This 5 Layer landscape will fill in nice creating tiers from 2ft to 22ft using all vertical material for limited space. Great way to use your side yard.
Rustic granite steps and a reclaimed brick walkway
Rustic granite steps and a reclaimed brick walkway
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A front yard landscape, walkway and step project for a historic farm house located in Orange County, NY. Reclaimed brick were used for the walkway and reclaimed granite curbing wer used to create the steps. Landscape design and build services in the NJ and NY areas. 845-590-7306 http://summersetgardens.com
Strawberry Park Landscape
Strawberry Park Landscape
WEST ELEVATION ARCHITECTS INCWEST ELEVATION ARCHITECTS INC
David Patterson Photography
This is an example of a traditional sloped garden in Denver with a rockery.
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Lake Butler, Windermere
Lake Butler, Windermere
Sport Court Central FL & Tampa BaySport Court Central FL & Tampa Bay
This Sport court turned out spectacular, I remember the husband asking me for help to convince his wife to use the space where they used to have a rose garden to place their Sport Court... Since them, they sent me reviews saying that they use their court everyday, and have already called us back to add a ball containment system and light. I can truly say that their Sport Court gets 100 times more use than the rose garden... Very happy kids, and daddy has a blast too! James Kach
River's Edge
River's Edge
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionSURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen
Design ideas for a traditional sloped driveway garden in DC Metro with a rockery.
Oakville Waterfront
Oakville Waterfront
Owen Landscape ArchitectOwen Landscape Architect
An exquisite piece of custom architectural poured concrete. Although relatively flat, the careful detailing enabled a series of curved steps leading up to the main entrance. Curved on one side and straight on the other - the offset corners feature an imported low bollard light fixture from Louis Poulson Lighting a Danish company that makes a high end product. Wiarton stone tiles have been inlaid and mortared into the pathway treads.
Arcadia English Remodel
Arcadia English Remodel
Matthew Thomas Architecture, LLCMatthew Thomas Architecture, LLC
Photo by: Michael Woodall
Inspiration for a classic front garden in Phoenix.

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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Birdhouse garden & garden shed.
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Garden Tech Horticultural Services LLCGarden Tech Horticultural Services LLC
A bird house is the focal point of these back yard gardens. The post height ensures plenty of room for tall perennials. The shed has attained a lovely patina including moss growth on the roof. Vintage watering cans on the side of the shed complete the garden theme. Photo & design by Bob Trainor. Birdhouse by Walpole Outdoors
Resort Living
Resort Living
Mierop Design, FAPLDMierop Design, FAPLD
Beautifully crafted dry laid stone walls, steps and piers frame colorful, romantic plantings and travertine patio. Lisa Mierop
Medium sized traditional sloped full sun garden for spring in New York with a garden path and concrete paving.
Grasses and perennials dress up the entrance
Grasses and perennials dress up the entrance
Terrascapes Landscape DesignTerrascapes Landscape Design
Photo by Ralph Mercer (ralphmercer.com)
Photo of a traditional garden in Boston.
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