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A historic Palo Alto craftsman
A historic Palo Alto craftsman
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We designed an entry fence and arbor that separated the house from the street, and at the same time enhanced the strong architectural bulk of the house. Photo-Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group
LaurelRock Company: Family Retreat
LaurelRock Company: Family Retreat
LaurelRockLaurelRock
Karen Bussolini
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back partial sun garden steps in New York with natural stone paving.
Enchanted Garden
Enchanted Garden
Linda McKendry DesignLinda McKendry Design
Edible garden, Greenhouse, kitchen garden, vegetable garden Katrina Combs
This is an example of a medium sized classic back full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a vegetable patch and gravel.
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Gamble Garden Spring Tour 2014: Webster
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Hoi Ning WongHoi Ning Wong
Hoi Ning Wong
This is an example of a classic formal full sun garden wall in San Francisco.
Residential
Residential
Environmental Design & Research (EDR)Environmental Design & Research (EDR)
Expansive traditional sloped garden steps for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
Low Water Gardens
Low Water Gardens
JPM LandscapeJPM Landscape
Landscape and design by Jpm Landscape
Photo of a medium sized traditional front partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a rockery.
Martell Garden
Martell Garden
Zaremba & CompanyZaremba & Company
Photo by George Dzahristos
Photo of a traditional full sun garden in Detroit with natural stone paving and a garden path.
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Craftsman Landscape
Craftsman Landscape
This is an example of a classic front xeriscape full sun garden in Houston with natural stone paving.
Valentine Park
Valentine Park
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
Design ideas for a traditional back garden in Boston.
Front Concrete and Stone Steps in Minneapolis
Front Concrete and Stone Steps in Minneapolis
English StoneEnglish Stone
Front Concrete landscape steps along with stone entryway steps with modified buttresses. By English Stone
Medium sized classic front garden in Minneapolis with natural stone paving.
Storybook Landscape in Minnetonka Minnesota
Storybook Landscape in Minnetonka Minnesota
Stonepocket Unique LandscapesStonepocket Unique Landscapes
Landscape by Stonepocket located in Minnetonka, Minnesota Creating a elegant landscape to blend with a home with such character and charm was a challenge in controlled resistant. Did not want the landscape to overwhelm the home, nor did I want a typical landscape for this style that usually involves a box hedge. Utilizing light in the front to create a perennial garden give the home a sense of place. Keep the planting mostly to whites and greens in the back unifies the space. photos by Stonepocket, Inc
Newton Pool
Newton Pool
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
A mountain lake style pool nestles into this West Newton property surrounded by lush plantings and colorful annual and perennial boarders. An ample entertaining space lends itself to summer enjoyment. Richard Mandelkorn Photography
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
Bedminster NJ
Bedminster NJ
The Todd GroupThe Todd Group
Inspiration for a large classic back formal garden in New York with a potted garden.
CONTAINERS
CONTAINERS
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.
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.

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.
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.
Peterson Property
Peterson Property
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
water features, bubbler, flagstone hardscaping, rock garden, outdoor seating, outdoor living space
Inspiration for a classic back garden in Portland with decorative stones.
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