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Traditional Garden with Decorative Stones Ideas and Designs

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Stony Creek LandscapesStony Creek Landscapes
Medium sized classic front full sun garden in Other with decorative stones.
Northwest Backyard Sport Park
Northwest Backyard Sport Park
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
A sports court brings functionality to any space. A little college love was displayed on this family's court and nearby landscaping directed the focus to the court.
Backyard Oasis
Backyard Oasis
Wright Landscape Services IncWright Landscape Services Inc
River Rock strip surrounded by mulch garden with water feature. Low maintenance planting, with river stone to promote proper drainage. Wheelbarrow used as an outdoor feature for a visually appealing landscape.
Fowler Project
Fowler Project
Banyan Tree Landscape Construction LLCBanyan Tree Landscape Construction LLC
Rock garden featuring Applegate river rocks bordered by Rogue river 3/4" round rock. Landscape steel edging separates between rock garden and bark mulch.
Low Water Gardens
Low Water Gardens
JPM LandscapeJPM Landscape
Landscape and design by Jpm Landscape
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back garden in San Francisco with decorative stones.
Peterson Property
Peterson Property
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
outdoor living space, pergolas, trellis, arbors, outdoor seating, flagstone hardscaping, stone walkway
Classic garden in Portland with a rockery and decorative stones.
Curbside Appeal for Classic Brick Gem
Curbside Appeal for Classic Brick Gem
Ambiance Garden Design, LLCAmbiance Garden Design, LLC
Updated landscape to address lack of curb appeal in neighborhood. This landscape creates flow and interest throughout the property. A rock garden was installed in the back yard to address erosion and drainage issues at end of the back area.
Medicinal Herb Spiral
Medicinal Herb Spiral
Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.
This is an example of a small traditional side xeriscape fully shaded garden in Seattle with a rockery and decorative stones.
Landscaping and river rock drainage swale
Landscaping and river rock drainage swale
Dreamwork Home ImprovementsDreamwork Home Improvements
The swale creates an interesting and beautiful focal point for the shaded front yard
Classic front garden in Philadelphia with decorative stones.
Williamsville Perennial Planting
Williamsville Perennial Planting
Menne Garden ArtistryMenne Garden Artistry
Design ideas for a large classic front fully shaded garden for summer in New York with a flowerbed and decorative stones.
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Pacific West AsphaltPacific West Asphalt
Large classic front xeriscape partial sun garden with a rockery and decorative stones.
Lake Glenville Luxury
Lake Glenville Luxury
Sundog HomesSundog Homes
Expansive traditional front formal partial sun garden in Other with a pond and decorative stones.
Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit
Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit
Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a rockery and decorative stones.
Old Town Terraces
Old Town Terraces
The Horticulture Consultant & DesignThe Horticulture Consultant & Design
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back garden in Denver with decorative stones.
Large Planters with River Rock
Large Planters with River Rock
Roundtree Landscaping, IncRoundtree Landscaping, Inc
A small urban garden with beds scaled to accommodate low-maintenance color and foundation plantings, containers and river rock. Roundtree Landscaping
Design ideas for a small traditional back partial sun garden for summer in Dallas with a water feature and decorative stones.
New Project
New Project
Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.
Large classic back formal full sun garden for spring in Calgary with a waterfall and decorative stones.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
A cascading stream serves as an additional connection point between the upper terrace and lower yard.
This is an example of an expansive traditional back partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a waterfall and decorative stones.
Landscaping Projects
Landscaping Projects
Double N LandscapingDouble N Landscaping
Inspiration for a large traditional back xeriscape full sun garden in Denver with lawn edging, decorative stones and a wood fence.
An extensive landscape project with stonewalls, patio, dry river bed & more
An extensive landscape project with stonewalls, patio, dry river bed & more
Ted Carter Inspired LandscapesTed Carter Inspired Landscapes
We created a tranquil dry river bed.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front partial sun garden in Portland Maine with decorative stones.
Landscaping and river rock drainage swale
Landscaping and river rock drainage swale
Dreamwork Home ImprovementsDreamwork Home Improvements
We created a 1 foot deep, 2 foot wide swale that was lined with large river jack rock to gutter the water
Photo of a traditional front garden in Philadelphia with decorative stones.

Traditional Garden with Decorative Stones 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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