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Traditional Garden Wall Ideas and Designs

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Gamble Garden Spring Tour 2014: Webster
Gamble Garden Spring Tour 2014: Webster
Hoi Ning WongHoi Ning Wong
Hoi Ning Wong
This is an example of a classic formal full sun garden wall in San Francisco.
French Culinary Garden
French Culinary Garden
J A L A, Jeff Allen Landscape ArchitectureJ A L A, Jeff Allen Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a traditional garden wall in Charlotte.
River's Edge
River's Edge
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionSURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen
Photo of a traditional courtyard garden wall in DC Metro.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Inspiration for a classic back garden wall in Other.
Cottage Garden Fusion
Cottage Garden Fusion
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A verdant forest has replaced the drab concrete driveway that was there before. Getting to the back yard has become an adventure in and of itself in which you can gaze at the many plants along the curving path. A climbing rose (“All Ablaze”) scampers up the five foot high trellis that was added to the brick wall to create privacy. Photos by Vladimir Sheinberb
New England Fieldstone Wall and Gate on Cape Cod
New England Fieldstone Wall and Gate on Cape Cod
Kimberly Mercurio Landscape ArchitectureKimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture
The wooden fence gate is integrated into a granite wall that delineates the cultivated portion of the outdoor living space. Blue Nikko Hydrangeas abut the bluestone pathway that leads to the back of the property and the view to the salt marsh and ocean beyond.
House of Light: Chevy Chase, Maryland Home inspired by Hugh Newell Jacobsen
House of Light: Chevy Chase, Maryland Home inspired by Hugh Newell Jacobsen
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Featured in Home & Design Magazine, this Chevy Chase home was inspired by Hugh Newell Jacobsen and built/designed by Anthony Wilder's team of architects and designers.
Modern peninsula backyard
Modern peninsula backyard
Better LandscapeBetter Landscape
Smooth colored concrete vegetable boxes in varying heights for interest. Photo: Kiet Do
Photo of a classic garden wall in San Francisco with a vegetable patch.
Private Gardens Design
Private Gardens Design
Private Gardens DesignPrivate Gardens Design
del Pozo
Traditional garden wall in Seattle with a water feature.
Formal Garden Design
Formal Garden Design
www.KarlGercens.comwww.KarlGercens.com
Formal Garden Design
Design ideas for a classic back formal garden in Chicago.
Formal Graden Path with Arborvitae and Boxwood
Formal Graden Path with Arborvitae and Boxwood
Land Architects, Inc.Land Architects, Inc.
Land Architects, Craig Terrell, Ann Arbor
Traditional formal fully shaded garden wall in Detroit.
Spindrift
Spindrift
SV DesignSV Design
This Gambrel style residence has been completely upgraded to satisfy todays’ standards while restoring and reinforcing the original 1885 design. It began as a Summer Cottage accessible by train from Boston, and is now a year round residence. The essence of the structure was maintained, while enhancing every detail. The breadth of craftsmanship is evident throughout the home resulting in a comfortable and embellished aesthetic. Photo Credit: Brian Vanden Brink
Andrew Renn, Beautiful gardens of Melbourne Australia
Andrew Renn, Beautiful gardens of Melbourne Australia
Andrew RennAndrew Renn
Andrew Renn, Beautiful gardens of Melbourne Australia. andrewrenn@gmail.com 0418340737
Photo of a classic garden wall in Melbourne with a vegetable patch and decking.
Black Walnut Farm Guest House
Black Walnut Farm Guest House
Sullivan Building & Design GroupSullivan Building & Design Group
Exterior landscaping - Renovation of 1800's stone guest house
Photo of a classic sloped garden for spring in Philadelphia with natural stone paving.
New Orleans Estate
New Orleans Estate
McDugald-SteeleMcDugald-Steele
Traditional back garden wall in New Orleans with natural stone paving.
A Country Place
A Country Place
Milieu LandscapingMilieu Landscaping
Inspiration for a traditional back garden in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Newton Patio
Newton Patio
Offshoots, Inc.Offshoots, Inc.
Lush plantings spill over the wall of the patio softening the space and adding color. Photo Credit: Beth Phillips
Photo of a classic back garden wall for spring in Boston.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Inspiration for a traditional back garden wall in Other.
St. Helena rural contemporary
St. Helena rural contemporary
ROCHE+ROCHE Landscape ArchitectureROCHE+ROCHE Landscape Architecture
Marion Brenner Photography
This is an example of a classic courtyard garden wall in San Francisco.
Diamond Hill Estate
Diamond Hill Estate
AHBLAHBL
Inspiration for a classic back garden wall in New York.

Traditional Garden Wall 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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