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Dogwoods in their Glory
Dogwoods in their Glory
UserUser
Photos by Lauran Corson
This is an example of a large classic back full sun garden for spring in Other.
Thornlands
Thornlands
SUPERIOR CONCRETE WALLSSUPERIOR CONCRETE WALLS
Greg Morris
Medium sized classic front partial sun garden for summer in Brisbane with concrete paving.
Wellesley
Wellesley
Carey Ezell Landscape Design LLCCarey Ezell Landscape Design LLC
A mixed border of evergreens, deciduous shrubs, grasses and perennials border the lawn and create a privacy boundary between the lawn and the neighboring property.
Lush Pond
Lush Pond
Red Cedar LandscapesRed Cedar Landscapes
One of the most powerful elements you can add to your landscaping is a water feature. Ponds with waterfalls bring a multi-sensory experience to your outdoor space by creating reflections, movement, and sound. They are an ideal solution for smaller properties that don't have space for a pool. Water is therapeutic for everyone and can bring nature closer to those who are confined at home, like the elderly or infirm. A pond can become the focal point of a yard or outdoor room, regardless of size.
Intimate Courtyard, Pond and Stream
Intimate Courtyard, Pond and Stream
Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens InternationalDaryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International
Design ideas for a traditional formal garden in Detroit with a pond and natural stone paving.
Fall Containers
Fall Containers
KMS Gardens and DesignKMS Gardens and Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back full sun garden for autumn in Chicago with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Back Yards
Back Yards
Runde's Landscape Contractors, Inc.Runde's Landscape Contractors, Inc.
Joe Runde
Inspiration for a classic formal garden in Chicago with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Recent Landscape Work
Recent Landscape Work
Werbrich's LandscapingWerbrich's Landscaping
Design ideas for a large classic front full sun garden in Cincinnati.
Natural Landscape Design, Marshfield, MA Residence
Natural Landscape Design, Marshfield, MA Residence
Swenson Granite WorksSwenson Granite Works
A stunning home with beautiful landscaping. The veneer is New England Fieldstone. The steps, treads and pavers are bluestone.
Photo of a classic back full sun garden in Boston with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Intimate Garden Path
Intimate Garden Path
UserUser
Pam August
Inspiration for a classic garden in Houston with a garden path and gravel.
Cedar Fencing Installation
Cedar Fencing Installation
ATC LandscapeATC Landscape
Looking for a professional landscape company built on reliability, affordability, and trust? Have you always wanted the lawn and garden that everyone admires? You have reached the right place! ATC Landscape, a Coquitlam landscaping company, has a team of trained professionals who have been providing landscape maintenance and cedar fencing installation since 2001. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority! When it comes to your home’s curb appeal, choose a residential landscape company with an A+ BBB Rating for your home in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows. ATC Landscape carries $2,000,000 in business liability insurance in addition to Worker’s Compensation Insurance. Our WorkSafe WCB number is 728123. ATC Landscape uses professional landscape equipment (Honda and Stihl). Our staff and vehicles are distinguished by our ATC Landscape apparel and signage. We are committed to 100% customer satisfaction with the services we provide. Our clients include Residential Strata Complexes, Commercial Properties, and Home Owners. We are a member of the British Columbia Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA). Our landscaping and gardening services are based on standards provided by the BCLNA. We are a member of of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. ATC Landscape provides FREE estimates for homeowners on services for Hedges and Trees, Yard Cleanup and Cedar Fencing. Our residential homeowner landscape services include: -Hedge & Tree Trimming/Pruning and Yard Cleanups. -Expert trimming and pruning of plants, shrubs, cedars and trees under 15′. -Yard clean ups including cutting back brambles, garden bed maintenance with weeding of beds and removal of leaves, branches and debris. -Rubbish Removal of unwanted items. -We do not offer regular lawn cutting services for residential home owners. -Cedar Panel Fence Installation: Includes demolition and removal of existing fence and complete cedar panel fence installation with digging posts into the ground 2-3′ with concrete.
Landscapes
Landscapes
MayCreek LandscapingMayCreek Landscaping
This is an example of a large classic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Historic Mosaic House
Historic Mosaic House
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Lake Forest Mosaic House designed by prominent American architect Henry Ives Cobb, in 1882. Grounds designed and constructed by Arrow Land+Structures, in 2016.
Landscape Materials
Landscape Materials
Fredell Enterprises, Inc.Fredell Enterprises, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized classic back xeriscape full sun garden in Denver with natural stone paving.
Beautiful roses
Beautiful roses
UserUser
Roses on an arch frame the entrance to an inviting place to sit and relax
Photo of a medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for spring in Adelaide with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Natural Gas Fire Pit
Natural Gas Fire Pit
LandArtLandArt
Snapshot of Credit Valley random flagstone patio and natural gas fire feature in relation to the existing pool and grill island
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back partial sun garden in Other with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Backyard Basketball with Containment netting
Backyard Basketball with Containment netting
Courts And GreensCourts And Greens
Large traditional back garden in Other with an outdoor sport court and concrete paving.
Our work
Our work
U.S. Green Pros a division of AKA LandscapesU.S. Green Pros a division of AKA Landscapes
Photo of a medium sized classic front formal partial sun garden for summer in Charlotte with mulch.
Finished Designs
Finished Designs
Jill Davis DesignJill Davis Design
Photo and Design by Jill Davis
This is an example of a small traditional front formal partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and mulch.
Playsets
Playsets
R&B Portable SolutionsR&B Portable Solutions
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back full sun garden for summer in Atlanta with an outdoor sport court, a climbing frame and mulch.

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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