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Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
A beautiful courtyard leading from this Georgian style house with huge copper planters & a stone surround pool. All British stone
Inspiration for an expansive classic courtyard full sun raised pond for summer in Oxfordshire with natural stone paving.
Techo-Bloc Design Gallery
Techo-Bloc Design Gallery
Thomas Lee Fisher LandscapingThomas Lee Fisher Landscaping
Large classic front formal full sun garden for spring in Philadelphia with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Miami Beach "Tree of Life"
Miami Beach "Tree of Life"
David Font DesignDavid Font Design
Photo of a large classic front full sun garden for spring in Miami with concrete paving.
Brakenrig Rd.
Brakenrig Rd.
Tamarack NorthTamarack North
This traditional Muskoka style home built by Tamarack North has just about everything you could ever possibly need. The gabled dormers and gazebo located on the exterior of this home add character to the cottage as well as an old Muskoka component to its design. The lush green landscapes complement both the natural scenery and the architectural design beautifully making for a very classic look. Moving toward the water is a floating gazebo where guests may be surrounded by the serene views of Lake Rosseau rain or shine thanks to the innovative automated screens integrated into the gazebo. And just when you thought this property couldn’t get any more magical, a sports court was built where residents can enjoy both a match of tennis and a game of ball! Moving from the exterior to the interior is a seamless transition of a traditional design with stone beams leading into timber frame structural support in the ceilings of the living room. In the formal dining room is a beautiful white interior design with a 360-circular view of Lake Rosseau creating a stunning space for entertaining. Featured in the home theatre is an all Canadian classic interior design with a cozy blue interior creating an experience of its own in just this one room itself. Tamarack North prides their company of professional engineers and builders passionate about serving Muskoka, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay with fine seasonal homes.
Traditional Pool and Landscape - Cedarburg
Traditional Pool and Landscape - Cedarburg
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A backdrop of Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche' helps to hide the required pool fence. Allium x 'Summer Beauty' bloom in the foreground. Westhauser Photography
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
UserUser
Raised cedar beds along the Sakonnet River, surrounded by in-ground planting beds, enclosed by a perennial border. A blueberry hedge buffers coastal breezes, while a gravel sitting area offers water views from within the garden. Jeremy Brodeur
Santa Fe Permaculture
Santa Fe Permaculture
PermaDesign, Inc.PermaDesign, Inc.
Tunia Hyland
Photo of a medium sized classic back partial sun garden for summer in Albuquerque 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.
Thackeray Road Residence
Thackeray Road Residence
Jacalyn Gould Landscape ArchitectJacalyn Gould Landscape Architect
stepper stairs with grass
Medium sized classic sloped partial sun garden for summer in Boston with natural stone paving.
Nature's Beauty
Nature's Beauty
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionSURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Bob Narod, Photographer LLC
Medium sized traditional sloped garden steps in DC Metro with brick paving.
Lakeside Walkout and Beach Ravine
Lakeside Walkout and Beach Ravine
Wandsnider Landscape ArchitectsWandsnider Landscape Architects
Inspiration for a large traditional sloped garden for summer in Milwaukee with a retaining wall.
Eastside Residential Retreat
Eastside Residential Retreat
Earth Design, Inc.Earth Design, Inc.
Full landscape update front and back with native plantings and large retaining boulder wall.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back xeriscape partial sun garden in Other with a retaining wall, natural stone paving and a stone fence.
San Marco Colonial
San Marco Colonial
Helix Green DesignsHelix Green Designs
A specimen Chinese Fringe tree accents the brick outdoor fireplace and creates a cozy outdoor living space for relaxation.
This is an example of a traditional back full sun garden in Jacksonville with a fireplace, brick paving and a wood fence.
San Clemente Craftsman
San Clemente Craftsman
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional garden in Orange County with a fireplace.
Backyard Living in Scottsdale with Desert Planters
Backyard Living in Scottsdale with Desert Planters
Shearon Design CollectiveShearon Design Collective
Brought new life to this complete home renovation. Taking bare dirt to this outdoor desert garden dream. Pavers, raised planters, desert garden, boulders, landscape lighting, pergola dining area, lush desert plants and flowers, incorporated existing palms trees, and designed to last.
River Rock Pathway
River Rock Pathway
Landscapes by TerraLandscapes by Terra
A mixture of hard edges with the river rock and soft accents with the greenery and mulch makes this landscape the best of both worlds.
Inspiration for a large traditional back xeriscape full sun garden in Columbus with lawn edging and decorative stones.
Xerigardens
Xerigardens
Greenbee Landscape, Inc.Greenbee Landscape, Inc.
These are some of our design and build landscapes with sustainable, eco-friendly design practices in mind. Many of these were Cash for Grass rebate customers or Waterwise Conversion programs where money was awarded through local water districts and agencies.
Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The front walk is surrounded on both sides by lush and colorful plant beds. Renn Kuhnen Photography
This is an example of a large classic front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a pathway.
Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit
Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit
Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a rockery and decorative stones.
Suburban Porch and Landscaping Add On
Suburban Porch and Landscaping Add On
yardscapes Inc.yardscapes Inc.
Traditional suburban home sunroom addition and remodel. Invisible screens and fireplace along with major landscape updates.
Medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a potted garden and natural stone paving.

Premium 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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