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Traditional Garden with a Flowerbed Ideas and Designs

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Zero Lawn Xeriscape
Zero Lawn Xeriscape
David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.
Flower lover garden David Morello
This is an example of a medium sized classic front garden for summer in Houston with natural stone paving and a flowerbed.
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.
Peter Wodarz, Milileu Design
Peter Wodarz, Milileu Design
Milieu LandscapingMilieu Landscaping
Classic front garden in Chicago with natural stone paving and a flowerbed.
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!
North Arlington Residence
North Arlington Residence
Katia Goffin GardensKatia Goffin Gardens
The Entry and Parking Courtyard : The approach to the front of the house leads up the driveway into a spacious cobbled courtyard framed by a series of stone walls , which in turn are surrounded by plantings. The stone walls also allow the formation of a secondary room for entry into the garages. The walls extend the architecture of the house into the garden allowing the house to be grounded to the site and connect to the greater landscape. Photo credit: ROGER FOLEY
Vibrant Surroundings
Vibrant Surroundings
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionSURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC
This is an example of a large classic formal garden in DC Metro with concrete paving and a flowerbed.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
This is an example of a classic full sun garden for summer in Portland Maine with a flowerbed.
Burlington Retreat
Burlington Retreat
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Classic back formal full sun garden in Burlington with concrete paving and a flowerbed.
Traditional Cottage Garden Rancho Santa Fe
Traditional Cottage Garden Rancho Santa Fe
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Rancho Santa Fe landscape cottage traditional ranch house..with used brick, sydney peak flagstone ledgerstone and professionally installed and designed by Rob Hill, landscape architect - Hill's Landscapes- the design build company.
Paver Edging & Gardens
Paver Edging & Gardens
Sharp LandscapingSharp Landscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back partial sun garden in Richmond with a flowerbed, a garden path, a pathway, decomposed granite and a wood fence.
Lap Siding
Lap Siding
Mantis Design + Build, LLCMantis Design + Build, LLC
Most lap siding is installed in even rows, but we felt that would be too harsh for this home. The aesthetic of Craftsman architecture was a response to the Industrial Revolution, emphasizing traditional, handmade craftsmanship. We felt we could preserve the Craftsman spirit by installing the siding in a pattern that feels organic--both randomly structured and completely cohesive at the same time. We used various sizes of James Hardie cement siding to help mimic the natural sediment layers of earth.
Cedar Deck
Cedar Deck
Artistic Concrete SurfacesArtistic Concrete Surfaces
Lindsey Denny
This is an example of a large traditional back garden in Kansas City with a flowerbed.
Colchester Residence
Colchester Residence
Trowel Trades SupplyTrowel Trades Supply
Photo by Susan Teare
Inspiration for a traditional front full sun garden in Burlington with concrete paving and a flowerbed.
Elegant Country Estate
Elegant Country Estate
Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.
Medium sized traditional front formal full sun garden for summer in New York with natural stone paving and a flowerbed.
Chestnut Hill Residence
Chestnut Hill Residence
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
This stately, Chestnut Hill, circa 1890, brick home sits on idyllic grounds of mature planting. Our objective was to integrate the new with the old world charm of the property. We achieved this with additional plantings, seasonal color, restoring and adding masonry walls and steps as well as the installation of an elegant eurocobble drive and courtyard. Photography: Greg Premru Photography
Brookline Brownstone
Brookline Brownstone
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
The bluestone patio was screened from the neighbors with a wall of arborvitae. Lush perennial gardens provide flower cutting opportunities and color to offset the green wall.
Tranquil Escapes
Tranquil Escapes
Rocco Fiore & Sons, IncRocco Fiore & Sons, Inc
This concealed library garden courtyard offers total privacy after the installation a 5-foot corbelled brick garden wall and 2 ¼-inch bluestone coping. The patio features geometric bluestone and is planted with scented fragrant shrubs and collections of containers and flowers. The brick-walled fountain provides the calming sound of gently splashing water.
Planting Beds
Planting Beds
NatureWorks Landscape Services, Inc.NatureWorks Landscape Services, Inc.
Photo of a classic back full sun garden for summer in Boston with a flowerbed.
Award-Winning Urban Landscape
Award-Winning Urban Landscape
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Since the back yard is at the end of a short alley, the privacy fence is essential to completing the coziness factor. It serves to block the view of the driveway, alley and the neighbor’s yards and vehicles. The homeowners liked the lattice on the old fence so the gate has that carry-over feature which allows them to see through to the driveway plus gives the gate a little character. The top of the fence is meant to mimic the pattern of the top of the windows at the back of the house. The stucco columns in the fence, on either side of the gate and down that side of the yard, tie into the house using the same stucco finish and the Indiana limestone caps on the columns match the caps on top of the upper terrace and the window sills.
Santa Barbara, CA | Landscape Design
Santa Barbara, CA | Landscape Design
Bill Mellett DesignBill Mellett Design
Bill Mellett Design, BMDLA.com
Design ideas for a classic garden wall in Santa Barbara with a flowerbed.

Traditional Garden with a Flowerbed 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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