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Traditional Garden with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Saffron Tower
Saffron Tower
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Traditional full sun garden in Other with a water feature, gravel and a stone fence.
San Jose - Bocce Court Backyard Design + Installation
San Jose - Bocce Court Backyard Design + Installation
Natural Bridges LandscapingNatural Bridges Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized classic back full sun garden in San Francisco with an outdoor sport court and gravel.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Photo of a large classic front xeriscape full sun garden in Albuquerque with gravel.
Southern Blvd Project
Southern Blvd Project
Mother Earth LandscapingMother Earth Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized traditional front xeriscape partial sun garden in Newark with gravel and a garden path.
Aluminum Fences
Aluminum Fences
Dakota UnlimitedDakota Unlimited
Aluminum commercial fence - designed & installed by Dakota Unlimited.
Inspiration for a large traditional back full sun garden in Minneapolis with gravel.
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
UserUser
Raised cedar beds along the Sakonnet River, surrounded by in-ground planting beds, enclosed by a perennial border. A blueberry hedge buffers coastal breezes, while a gravel sitting area offers water views from within the garden. Jeremy Brodeur
Sidewalk/front fence and gate
Sidewalk/front fence and gate
Dorthy Pautz Landscape ArchitectDorthy Pautz Landscape Architect
The design for the new custom stepped redwood fence and gate incorporated a narrow trellis top for Akebia vines. The horizontal slats are expressed with a modern reveal but there are no gaps, for privacy. The topiary trees are Majestic Beauty Hawthorns, which will quickly bulk up in height and spread and create even more privacy from neighboring houses. The narrow sidewalk planter has Liriope, Biokovo Geraniums and Ajuga
Classic Parterre
Classic Parterre
The Plant HunterThe Plant Hunter
A traditional design using lots of informal planting in a structured parterre
Photo of a medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for spring in Surrey with a flowerbed and gravel.
Crow's Nest Potager - Sunflower
Crow's Nest Potager - Sunflower
Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden DesignHortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design
The Petronio Residency Center at Crow’s Nest is visionary choreographer and artistic director Stephen Petronio’s latest venture. http://petron.io/prc/ The potager is conceived to feed and engage resident artists who are on site for creative research. The maze-like garden grows organic produce for the artists in an interactive setting that allows them to sit on the raised bed’s built-in benches to socialize, contemplate and commune with nature. -Rustic/Industrial design to complement the residency architecture -Centrally sited feature with access from dancer’s wing residences, dance studio and main courtyard -24 Raised beds with sitting benches and trellises made of locally sourced Hemlock hardwood -Completely organic materials and growing techniques -Log Wall for mushroom cultivation
Container Gardens
Container Gardens
Table2GardenTable2Garden
Medium sized traditional back garden in Other with a potted garden and gravel.
Holladay Residence
Holladay Residence
Clayton Vance ArchitectureClayton Vance Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side full sun garden in Salt Lake City with a retaining wall and gravel.
Back Yards
Back Yards
Runde's Landscape Contractors, Inc.Runde's Landscape Contractors, Inc.
Joe Runde
Design ideas for a classic formal garden in Chicago with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Clearwater Residence Oakadia Lane
Clearwater Residence Oakadia Lane
SilverSun LandscapesSilverSun Landscapes
Timothy Reed
Medium sized classic side formal full sun garden for summer in Tampa with a retaining wall and gravel.
Riverbeds
Riverbeds
EcoScapes LandscapingEcoScapes Landscaping
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back xeriscape full sun garden in Albuquerque with gravel.
Garden Structures
Garden Structures
DTR Associates, Inc.DTR Associates, Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional full sun garden in Cleveland with a garden path and gravel.
Intimate Garden Path
Intimate Garden Path
UserUser
Pam August
Inspiration for a classic garden in Houston with a garden path and gravel.
Rock Mural
Rock Mural
Koheid DesignKoheid Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic sloped formal partial sun garden in Orange County with gravel and a living wall.
Driveway, Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping
Driveway, Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping
Neave Group Outdoor SolutionsNeave Group Outdoor Solutions
Neave Group Outdoor Solutions
Large traditional front driveway full sun garden in New York with a garden path and gravel.
Davis Design
Davis Design
Landscape Design AssociatesLandscape Design Associates
Inspiration for a large traditional front garden in Miami with gravel.
Out of the Ashes
Out of the Ashes
Apple Tree Landscapes, Inc.Apple Tree Landscapes, Inc.
This is an example of a large classic back partial sun garden in New York with a garden path and gravel.

Traditional Garden with Gravel 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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