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Budget Traditional Garden Ideas and Designs

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Lamp Post
Lamp Post
The LampliterThe Lampliter
Yard light replacement with aluminum post and traditional post light.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front garden in Indianapolis.
Fabulous Containers and Planters
Fabulous Containers and Planters
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Photo of a traditional back partial sun garden steps in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Pavers
Pavers
Evolution Contractors LLCEvolution Contractors LLC
Small classic front partial sun garden for summer in Portland with concrete paving and a pathway.
Central District Edible Garden
Central District Edible Garden
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Concrete by Concrete Dreams and Foundations. Photograph by Meghan Montgomery.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front full sun garden in Seattle with a retaining wall.
Small Changes, Big impact in Cupertino
Small Changes, Big impact in Cupertino
Just in Thyme Landscape DesignJust in Thyme Landscape Design
A retired client wanted to jazz up the entrance to her home but leave the orchard, veggie beds and hardscape the way it was. Since she does all the maintenance herself, I wanted to make sure she wouldn't have too many weeds so we used the winter months to sheet mulch the area, killing the massive amount of existing weeds & enriching the hard soil. This worked beautifully. We added a flagstone pathway with Dymondia between the stones and a small area for her new bench to sit and enjoy the garden. She didn't want plants under her messy tree, so we decorated that area with pots. She has a huge deer & gopher problem which is why she hangs the white ribbons to scare away the deer from her fruit trees.
New espaliered apple and herb garden
New espaliered apple and herb garden
UserUser
Marilyn Alexander Landscape Design
Design ideas for a small traditional front xeriscape full sun garden in Portland with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Our Work
Our Work
Chicago's FenceChicago's Fence
This is an example of a medium sized classic back garden in Chicago.
Curved Brick Walkway and Bull Nose Steps
Curved Brick Walkway and Bull Nose Steps
THE KING'S MASONSTHE KING'S MASONS
Design ideas for a small classic front formal fully shaded garden in DC Metro with a garden path and brick paving.
Poulailler 2 poules en bois by Plumes et Jardins (Fabriqué en France)
Poulailler 2 poules en bois by Plumes et Jardins (Fabriqué en France)
GOYER BOISGOYER BOIS
Le poulailler 2 poules Starter de Plumes et Jardins répond au besoin des débutants qui ne souhaitent pas investir beaucoup. Il est déplaçable dans le jardin mais on peut aussi le fixer solidement au sol. Disponibles en 11 coloris, fabriqués en France par nous en bois Douglas de France. Crédit Photos ; 2016 - N. Goyer
My Landscaping Work
My Landscaping Work
Dave Ryan Landscaping NantucketDave Ryan Landscaping Nantucket
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden in Boston with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Water Features and Ponds
Water Features and Ponds
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
Photo of a medium sized classic back formal full sun garden in Kansas City with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
GreenManProsGreenManPros
Small traditional back garden in New York with a water feature and brick paving.
Small Spaces
Small Spaces
Maria Hickey & Associates LandscapesMaria Hickey & Associates Landscapes
THORNLESS ROSES!!
This is an example of a small traditional front garden in Boston.
Fowler Project
Fowler Project
Banyan Tree Landscape Construction LLCBanyan Tree Landscape Construction LLC
Rock garden featuring Applegate river rocks bordered by Rogue river 3/4" round rock. Landscape steel edging separates between rock garden and bark mulch.
Container Gardens
Container Gardens
Shapiro DidwayShapiro Didway
Design ideas for a small traditional front full sun garden for summer in Portland with a potted garden.
container gardening
container gardening
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
Design ideas for a small classic courtyard fully shaded garden for summer in Atlanta with a potted garden.
Fall Containers
Fall Containers
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
Leave a spot in your landscaping to add a container to fill during the seasons to keep the color and landscape looking fresh.
This is an example of a small classic front partial sun garden for autumn in Chicago with a garden path and mulch.
Various Projects
Various Projects
Southern LandscapeSouthern Landscape
Formal landscaping and veranda Designed and built by Southern Landscape
Small traditional side partial sun garden for summer in Austin with a garden path.
Driveway Entry Planting
Driveway Entry Planting
Eisler LandscapesEisler Landscapes
Planting under established trees can be daunting for homeowners. This area called for a more sedate planting design that would brighten the understory near the entry drive. Variegated Hosta and native ferns lightened the space with their bright green foliage and provide just enough textural difference to be interesting, but not overwhelming.
Golf and Putting Greens
Golf and Putting Greens
Heavenly GreensHeavenly Greens
Golf greens, putting greens, residential, commercial, heavenly greens, artificial turf, artificial grass, artificial putting greens, synthetic turf
Inspiration for a large classic back xeriscape garden in San Francisco with concrete paving.

Budget 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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