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Southcliff
Southcliff
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
Photo of a medium sized classic back fully shaded garden for spring in Charlotte with a garden path and mulch.
Front Entry
Front Entry
Poul's Landscaping & Nursery, Inc.Poul's Landscaping & Nursery, Inc.
This is an example of a large classic front garden in Chicago with concrete paving.
Arbors
Arbors
Viking FenceViking Fence
This is an example of a medium sized classic front fully shaded garden for spring in Dallas with concrete paving.
Culver City Garden Oasis
Culver City Garden Oasis
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Allen Haren
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden seating for spring in Los Angeles with gravel.
Weston Woodland
Weston Woodland
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
Richard Mandelkorn Photography
Inspiration for a large classic back pergola in Boston with natural stone paving.
A Space For the Whole Family
A Space For the Whole Family
Water & Earth Landscape DesignWater & Earth Landscape Design
Design ideas for a traditional back garden in Richmond with a climbing frame and a wood fence.
Gates
Gates
J J Fencing-DecksJ J Fencing-Decks
Arched Cedar Lattice Gate with square lattice.
Photo of a traditional garden in Denver.
Killara repose
Killara repose
Quercus GardensQuercus Gardens
Photography: Ashleigh Lane Image copyright: Quercus Gardens
Large traditional back formal full sun garden for summer in Sydney with natural stone paving.
A Garden for Every Season
A Garden for Every Season
Cottage Gardener, LTDCottage Gardener, LTD
This project was designed and installed by Cottage Gardener, LTD. These photos highlight our effort to create seasonal interest throughout the entire year.
Wood Fence
Wood Fence
Unique Fence & GateUnique Fence & Gate
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back full sun garden in Dallas with concrete paving.
Clarendon Hills Landscape Lighting
Clarendon Hills Landscape Lighting
Accents LightingAccents Lighting
Photo of a large classic front driveway full sun garden in Chicago with concrete paving.
Carpentry
Carpentry
UserUser
Classic back garden in San Francisco with a wood fence.
Oakland Landscape Transformation
Oakland Landscape Transformation
Art Garden DesignArt Garden Design
For this backyard we regarded the entire lot. To maximize the backyard space, we used Redwood boards to created two decks, 1) an upper deck level with the upper unit, with wrapping stairs landing on a paver patio, and 2) a lower deck level with the lower unit and connecting to the main patio. The steep driveway was regraded with drainage and stairs to provide an activity patio with seating and custom built shed. We repurposed about 60 percent of the demoed concrete to build urbanite retaining walls along the Eastern side of the house. A Belgard Paver patio defines the main entertaining space, with stairs that lead to a flagstone patio and spa, small fescue lawn, and perimeter of edible fruit trees.
Pergolas
Pergolas
American Landscape StructuresAmerican Landscape Structures
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back garden in Philadelphia.
Snohomish Backyard Resort
Snohomish Backyard Resort
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Photo provided by Parks Creative
Large traditional back garden in Seattle with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Mesta Park Modern
Mesta Park Modern
SchindlerDesignCo. - Custom Pool BuilderSchindlerDesignCo. - Custom Pool Builder
Inspiration for a traditional courtyard garden seating in Oklahoma City.
Potting Station
Potting Station
Dagan Design & ConstructionDagan Design & Construction
Potting station with two drawers, dirt crate-sifter and a soil bin. Curragated galvinzed steal backdrop with hanging hooks. Lattice canopy. Constructed using redwood and cedar.
Wood gate with fencing plus landscaping and hardscape .
Wood gate with fencing plus landscaping and hardscape .
Wiederhold creationsWiederhold creations
One of my first gate designs including stone wall which i built myself .. On rare occasions i will design and install landscaping of which i did on this project. Wood is Florida cypress
Central District Edible Garden
Central District Edible Garden
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Carpentry by Contemporary Homestead. Photograph by Tina Witherspoon.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back partial sun garden in Seattle with natural stone paving.
Fences & Gates - Traditional
Fences & Gates - Traditional
California Deck BuildersCalifornia Deck Builders
Fence & Gate clear RedWood Marina Del Ray
Large traditional front xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with a potted garden and gravel.

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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