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Vegetable Terraces with Boulder Retaining Walls
Vegetable Terraces with Boulder Retaining Walls
Earth Design, Inc.Earth Design, Inc.
The owners of this vegetable garden purchased the undeveloped lot adjacent to their home and developed the sloping area into a collection of raised beds. - Photo by Kevin Bost
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McCullough's Landscape & NurseryMcCullough's Landscape & Nursery
Nick McCullough
Traditional front garden in Columbus.
Front Yard in Hunters Creek
Front Yard in Hunters Creek
Nature's RealmNature's Realm
Natures Realm
Classic garden in Houston.
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Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
This is an example of a classic full sun garden for summer in Portland Maine with a flowerbed.
Interlocking Pavers
Interlocking Pavers
JPM LandscapeJPM Landscape
Landscape and design by Jpm Landscape
Design ideas for a large classic front driveway garden in San Francisco with concrete paving.
Burlington Retreat
Burlington Retreat
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Classic back formal full sun garden in Burlington with concrete paving and a flowerbed.
Creating enclosure and shade with Landscaping in your front yard
Creating enclosure and shade with Landscaping in your front yard
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
A simulated stream amongst the landscape allows water to flow out and not flood the area.
Large traditional front driveway partial sun garden for summer in Chicago.
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Cording Landscape DesignCording Landscape Design
Alan & Linda Detrick Photography
Photo of a classic sloped garden seating for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
This veggie bed is accessible from every angle and easy on the back - everything grows right in front of you...no bending over required. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton
Front Yard Curb Appeal - Huntingtown
Front Yard Curb Appeal - Huntingtown
LiveWell OutdoorsLiveWell Outdoors
New walkway using Belgard Urbana pavers with a Dublin Rectangle border. The photo is by CMWheelock Photography.
Inspiration for a large classic back partial sun garden for spring in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Small Yard Sunken Hot Tub
Small Yard Sunken Hot Tub
The Garden Artist LLCThe Garden Artist LLC
A hot tub doesn't distract from the landscape if it's installed in the ground. Here an 18" reveal with natural rock step up. Accessible maintenance panel behind.
Vernon Hills Residence Entry Garden
Vernon Hills Residence Entry Garden
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Design & Photography by: Marco Romani, RLA
Small classic front partial sun garden in Chicago with a garden path, natural stone paving and an outdoor sport court.
Vegetable Gardens
Vegetable Gardens
Bloom Landscape Design and Fine Gardening ServiceBloom Landscape Design and Fine Gardening Service
This is an example of a traditional back garden in New York with natural stone paving and a garden path.
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Arbors: Architectural Artwork
Arbors: Architectural Artwork
B. Gordon Builders, Inc.B. Gordon Builders, Inc.
Follow the path under the arbor to your private sanctuary. Landscape design by Peter Koenig: Peter Koenig Design
Photo of a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a water feature and mulch.
Birdhouse garden & garden shed.
Birdhouse garden & garden shed.
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
Wayzata
Wayzata
Signature Patio & Landscape Co.Signature Patio & Landscape Co.
Photo of a large traditional back formal full sun garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Great Plant Combinations
Great Plant Combinations
Alyson Ross MarkleyAlyson Ross Markley
A beautiful winding gravel pathway flanked by foliage in shades of purple and chartreuse leads the eye to a stacked stone sculpture, before disappearing enticingly around a corner. Design and photo credit; Alyson Ross-Markley

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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Phil Steinhauer
Inspiration for a traditional back garden in Denver with natural stone paving.
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Hawks Landscape Inc.Hawks Landscape Inc.
Photo of a traditional back garden for autumn in Milwaukee with decomposed granite and a garden path.
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Inspiration for a classic sloped partial sun garden in Manchester.
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