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Traditional Garden with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Cobb Lake Estate
Cobb Lake Estate
Lindgren LandscapeLindgren Landscape
Monolithic cored boulder water feature at entrance to home. Center boulder is over 9' tall and stands 6' above water table. Designed and built by Lindgren Landscape
Water Features
Water Features
Wallace Landscape AssociatesWallace Landscape Associates
Medium sized traditional courtyard formal partial sun garden in Philadelphia with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Stone and Stream
Stone and Stream
Braun LandscapeBraun Landscape
Photo by Gary Braun. This garden was created on a hillside with no level areas. With the use of retaining walls, and stone work, several patios and a pond were established.
Scott's Lake House
Scott's Lake House
Bassett Furniture Design StudioBassett Furniture Design Studio
Interior designer Scott Dean's home on Sun Valley Lake
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Other with decking and a water feature.
French: Hathaway
French: Hathaway
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
Luxury estate property set on expansive creekside lot with stately motorcourt entry, front fountain spacious pool, outdoor cabana, koi pond, spa and expansive gardens and lawn.
Pool and Spa Lighting
Pool and Spa Lighting
James Martin AssociatesJames Martin Associates
Request Free QuoteResponse to outdoor features can be suggested with intentional lighting. Our client wanted the spa to appear as a mellow moonlight glow; lighting was intentionally understated as a reflective glow. Photographs by Linda Oyama Bryan
Orange County California Residential Landscape Design
Orange County California Residential Landscape Design
Lee Ann Marienthal GardensLee Ann Marienthal Gardens
Phot credit~ Jeri Keogel
Photo of a large traditional back formal partial sun garden in Orange County with a water feature and concrete paving.
Beautiful roses
Beautiful roses
UserUser
Roses on an arch frame the entrance to an inviting place to sit and relax
Photo of a medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for spring in Adelaide with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Water Features
Water Features
Landscape Projects, Inc.Landscape Projects, Inc.
A simple bubbling water feature created from a millstone provides a soothing sound in the garden and attracts birds for the garden owner. © Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.
Contemporary Landscape with Basalt Columns Water Feature
Contemporary Landscape with Basalt Columns Water Feature
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
The use of ornamental grasses and basalt columns provide year round interest for this homes entry.
Photo of a large traditional back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Denver with a water feature and concrete paving.
Residential Exterior Architecture
Residential Exterior Architecture
Lucas Fladzinski PhotographyLucas Fladzinski Photography
Photographer Lucas Fladzinski. Client MH Builders. Napa, CA. ©Lucas Fladzinski WWW.FLADZINSKI.COM Copyright strictly enforced
Photo of a traditional back formal garden in San Francisco with a water feature.
Acid Stained & Saw Cut Pattern for Pool Deck
Acid Stained & Saw Cut Pattern for Pool Deck
Allure Construction & ConcreteAllure Construction & Concrete
This is an example of a medium sized classic back full sun garden for summer in Houston with a water feature and concrete paving.
Porch Views in Mount Pleasant - For Sale
Porch Views in Mount Pleasant - For Sale
William Means Real EstateWilliam Means Real Estate
Lowcountry Living on Deepwater: 205 Ferry Street This grand home situated in the Old Village has two stories of beautiful porch living with views of the Harbor, Fort Sumter, and downtown Charleston. Listed by Leize Gaillard.
Residential Traditional - Scottsdale, AZ
Residential Traditional - Scottsdale, AZ
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
This is an example of a large classic back garden in Phoenix with a water feature.
Pool, waterfall, and landscaping
Pool, waterfall, and landscaping
Exterior Designs, Inc. by Beverly KatzExterior Designs, Inc. by Beverly Katz
Beautiful prospective of the garden with statuary as a focal point Exterior Designs, Inc. by Beverly Katz New Orleans Landscape Designer
Traditional back garden in New Orleans with a water feature and brick paving.
Country Garden
Country Garden
Pacey-Buck Garden DesignPacey-Buck Garden Design
Traditional back full sun garden in West Midlands with concrete paving and a water feature.
Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden
Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden
Gentle Gardener Green DesignGentle Gardener Green Design
surrounding the rain garden, deep rooted native amsonia (blue star) protects soils and sways in the breeze copyright 2015 Virginia Rockwell
This is an example of a large traditional side partial sun garden for spring in Richmond with a water feature and mulch.
Kelly Residence
Kelly Residence
Terra Landscape and DesignTerra Landscape and Design
A low-water use feature in the backyard, adjacent the natural-stone patio and living area.
This is an example of a small classic back fully shaded garden in DC Metro with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Hardscape
Hardscape
Embassy Landscape GroupEmbassy Landscape Group
Expansive classic front driveway full sun garden in Kansas City with a water feature and brick paving.
Natural Water Features
Natural Water Features
MT Carpenter Landscape Inc.MT Carpenter Landscape Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back garden in Minneapolis with a water feature.

Traditional Garden with a Water Feature 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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