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Affordable Traditional Garden Ideas and Designs

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Dorset Courtyard Garden
Dorset Courtyard Garden
Fi Boyle Garden DesignFi Boyle Garden Design
Upper rear terrace is framed by a low stone wall. Borders set into the paving soften the hard landscaping.
Small classic side garden in Dorset.
Typical Residential Projects
Typical Residential Projects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape ArchitectsRichard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape Architects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
Photo of a medium sized traditional back full sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS
LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS
Marc Mason Landscape ServicesMarc Mason Landscape Services
Marc Mason Landscape Services
Photo of a small traditional front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Orange County.
Small Frontyard
Small Frontyard
Arbordale LandscapingArbordale Landscaping
Cedar gate with arbour entrance to the backyard. Flagstone landing with cobblestone border.
Design ideas for a small traditional back partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Barnett Residence
Barnett Residence
CMHP Design, LLCCMHP Design, LLC
Inspiration for a large classic back partial sun garden in Other with concrete paving.
gardenUP Garden Designs
gardenUP Garden Designs
gardenUP®gardenUP®
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front formal partial sun garden for spring in Boston with mulch and a flowerbed.
Basketball and Tennis Court in Weston
Basketball and Tennis Court in Weston
Sport Court of MassachusettsSport Court of Massachusetts
Weston Custom Multi-sport backyard basketball court, with lighting, tennis net and tennis hit board
This is an example of a medium sized classic back partial sun garden in Boston with an outdoor sport court and natural stone paving.
Garden Spaces
Garden Spaces
Dabah Landscape DesignsDabah Landscape Designs
Russian sage and lady's mantle alternating along a white fence with pink roses
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front driveway garden fence for summer in New York with a wood fence.
Front Yard Landscape Project in Buffalo
Front Yard Landscape Project in Buffalo
Gorski LandscapingGorski Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized traditional front formal full sun garden for summer in New York.
Curving Bluestone Walkway with Radius Granite Steps
Curving Bluestone Walkway with Radius Granite Steps
Natural Path LandscapingNatural Path Landscaping
Note how we always have large bluestone pieces at the edge because we lay out the pattern with AutoCAD. There are two more granite steps at the driveway. See the granite lamp post.
Traditional Beach Cottage
Traditional Beach Cottage
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingWildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Photo of a medium sized traditional front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a flowerbed.
Plantig design and planting
Plantig design and planting
Renz LandscapesRenz Landscapes
Medium sized traditional front partial sun garden in Raleigh with brick paving.
Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
The star at the center of this veggie garden is the perfect place for the dwarf lemon tree. The six pointed star (just like the Great Seal of the United States) is ideal for the strawberries to cascade over the edges. The star is 6' with 3' clearance around the star so the space is wide enough to comfortably access the veggie beds from all sides. 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 inlay was made using Mega Arbel. The photo is by CMWheelock Photography.
Use Stone for Warmth
Use Stone for Warmth
Ecoscape Environmental DesignEcoscape Environmental Design
Low masonry retaining wall separates the yard, and allows for a layering of heights and containment of faster growing species. The rock retains heat, creating micro-zones that can help temperature sensitive flowers through our capricious Colorado springtime!
Planters and Containers
Planters and Containers
Yard Art, IncYard Art, Inc
The Twista containers are a twisted take on a rectangular planter.
Photo of a medium sized classic back full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Thin Stone Veneer
Thin Stone Veneer
Creative Masonry & Landscape of Cape CodCreative Masonry & Landscape of Cape Cod
Medium sized classic front partial sun garden in Boston with a retaining wall and mulch.
Remsenberg Koi Pond
Remsenberg Koi Pond
AH Ponds, Inc.AH Ponds, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden in New York with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Lakeside Patio with Fire Feature
Lakeside Patio with Fire Feature
Oak Valley Landscape & Hardscape, LLCOak Valley Landscape & Hardscape, LLC
Photo of a large traditional garden in Richmond.
Low Water and Edible Landscape
Low Water and Edible Landscape
Revolution LandscapeRevolution Landscape
Flagstone pathway flanked by california poppies, other low water plantings, and a lime tree on the right side of the path.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and natural stone paving.

Affordable 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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