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Traditional Garden with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Post-Modern Renovation
Post-Modern Renovation
Owen Brothers Landscape DevelopmentOwen Brothers Landscape Development
This is an example of a large traditional front driveway garden in New York with gravel.
Mountain Cottage
Mountain Cottage
Greenleaf Services, Inc.Greenleaf Services, Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic back partial sun garden in Other with a garden path and gravel.
Water Mill Residence
Water Mill Residence
Araiys Design L.A., P.C.Araiys Design L.A., P.C.
Expansive classic front driveway partial sun garden in New York with gravel.
My Work
My Work
Jeni Webber, Landscape ArchitectureJeni Webber, Landscape Architecture
Photo of a large traditional back formal garden in San Francisco with gravel.
Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden
UserUser
Pond with natural planting arrangement
Large classic back formal fully shaded garden in Seattle with a pond and gravel.
Woodland Rain Gardens
Woodland Rain Gardens
CARBO Landscape ArchitectureCARBO Landscape Architecture
Rain water spills over a ledge and into a rock trough, ultimately filling a geometric bog planted with native aquatics. In dry seasons, an automatic fill is activated and creates a similar effect. During intense rains, the bog overflows into a curvilinear rock rill, and ultimately to the ravine below. Photo Credit :Ralph Anderson
Formal Vegetable Garden
Formal Vegetable Garden
Offshoots, Inc.Offshoots, Inc.
Espelier pear trees, inground herb beds, raised vegetable planters, wood pergola
Classic back formal full sun garden for summer in Boston with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Private Residence - Moorestown, NJ
Private Residence - Moorestown, NJ
C. Raymond Davis & SonsC. Raymond Davis & Sons
BlackLevel Photography
This is an example of a classic full sun garden in Philadelphia with a vegetable patch and gravel.
A Designer's House
A Designer's House
Cebula DesignCebula Design
Leo McKillop Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional courtyard formal full sun garden in Boston with a water feature and gravel.
Enchanted Garden
Enchanted Garden
Linda McKendry DesignLinda McKendry Design
Edible garden, Greenhouse, kitchen garden, vegetable garden Katrina Combs
This is an example of a medium sized classic back full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Restored Cheshire Residence by Barnes Walker Landscape Architecture, Manchester
Restored Cheshire Residence by Barnes Walker Landscape Architecture, Manchester
Barnes Walker Ltd - Landscape ArchitectsBarnes Walker Ltd - Landscape Architects
Barnes Walker Ltd
Design ideas for a classic garden in Manchester with gravel.
Elegant Country Estate
Elegant Country Estate
Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.
Photo of a large traditional front driveway full sun garden for spring in New York with gravel and a garden path.
Transformation of a 1950's ranch
Transformation of a 1950's ranch
MJ McCabe-Garden DesignMJ McCabe-Garden Design
The boxwood takes on a chartreuse green in early spring the gate leads to a pool beyond
Small classic back formal full sun garden for spring in Charlotte with a water feature and gravel.
Cherokee Trail Residence
Cherokee Trail Residence
SHM ArchitectsSHM Architects
Photography: Ira Montgomery
This is an example of a traditional garden in Dallas with gravel.
Cont. Diablo
Cont. Diablo
AFLA-Landscape DesignAFLA-Landscape Design
Main terrace Apple tree allee gravel path with boxwood hedges, leading toward a Fig tree
Photo of a classic back garden in San Francisco with gravel.
Classic Estate Garden
Classic Estate Garden
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Exterior Worlds was contracted by the Bretches family of West Memorial to assist in a renovation project that was already underway. The family had decided to add on to their house and to have an outdoor kitchen constructed on the property. To enhance these new constructions, the family asked our firm to develop a formal landscaping design that included formal gardens, new vantage points, and a renovated pool that worked to center and unify the aesthetic of the entire back yard. The ultimate goal of the project was to create a clear line of site from every vantage point of the yard. By removing trees in certain places, we were able to create multiple zones of interest that visually complimented each other from a variety of positions. These positions were first mapped out in the landscape master plan, and then connected by a granite gravel walkway that we constructed. Beginning at the entrance to the master bedroom, the walkway stretched along the perimeter of the yard and connected to the outdoor kitchen. Another major keynote of this formal landscaping design plan was the construction of two formal parterre gardens in each of the far corners of the yard. The gardens were identical in size and constitution. Each one was decorated by a row of three limestone urns used as planters for seasonal flowers. The vertical impact of the urns added a Classical touch to the parterre gardens that created a sense of stately appeal counter punctual to the architecture of the house. In order to allow visitors to enjoy this Classic appeal from a variety of focal points, we then added trail benches at key locations along the walkway. Some benches were installed immediately to one side of each garden. Others were placed at strategically chosen intervals along the path that would allow guests to sit down and enjoy a view of the pool, the house, and at least one of the gardens from their particular vantage point. To centralize the aesthetic formality of the formal landscaping design, we also renovated the existing swimming pool. We replaced the old tile and enhanced the coping and water jets that poured into its interior. This allowed the swimming pool to function as a more active landscaping element that better complimented the remodeled look of the home and the new formal gardens. The redesigned path, with benches, tables, and chairs positioned at key points along its thoroughfare, helped reinforced the pool’s role as an aesthetic focal point of formal design that connected the entirety of the property into a more unified presentation of formal curb appeal. To complete our formal landscaping design, we added accents to our various keynotes. Japanese yew hedges were planted behind the gardens for added dimension and appeal. We also placed modern sculptures in strategic points that would aesthetically balance the classic tone of the garden with the newly renovated architecture of the home and the pool. Zoysia grass was added to the edges of the gardens and pathways to soften the hard lines of the parterre gardens and walkway.
Country House
Country House
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
Gravel pathways typical of British garden design .
Expansive classic courtyard formal full sun garden for spring in New York with a garden path and gravel.
Natural Landscape - Dry Creeks
Natural Landscape - Dry Creeks
Poynter Landscape Architecture & ConstructionPoynter Landscape Architecture & Construction
Dry Creek, with Bridges, Boulders, Natural Landscape elements as erosion solutions.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back partial sun garden for spring in St Louis with a water feature and gravel.
Chester County Farmhouse
Chester County Farmhouse
Wallace Landscape AssociatesWallace Landscape Associates
'Red Meidiland' roses brighten this garden courtyard.
Photo of a medium sized classic front formal partial sun garden in Philadelphia with a water feature and gravel.
Prairie Ridge Landscapes
Prairie Ridge Landscapes
Pacific Ridge Landscapes LtdPacific Ridge Landscapes Ltd
Design ideas for a large classic back xeriscape garden in Calgary with 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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