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Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and mulch.
Backyard Gardens
Backyard Gardens
Royal Groundworx, Inc.Royal Groundworx, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with mulch and an upvc fence.
ActiveYards Vinyl Fence
ActiveYards Vinyl Fence
Harrison FenceHarrison Fence
Aspen
Design ideas for a large classic back formal full sun garden for spring in Raleigh with mulch and an upvc fence.
Garden Arbor
Garden Arbor
Garden Tech Horticultural Services LLCGarden Tech Horticultural Services LLC
Garden arbor and picket fence separate the side yard from the front yard creating outdoor rooms. The view to the front yard frames a sitting area with Adirondack chairs. Photo by Bob Trainor
Rancho Santa Fe Pool House
Rancho Santa Fe Pool House
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Container plantings
This is an example of a large traditional sloped formal garden in San Diego with a potted garden and mulch.
Basketball Hoop For Trampoline
Basketball Hoop For Trampoline
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Trampolines are fun, but add a nearby basketball hoop and you just doubled the entertainment value of your tramp!
Classic back garden in Salt Lake City with mulch and an upvc fence.
Aspen Estates
Aspen Estates
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client hired us to renovate their yard to increase the privacy from the new ring road by planting another 21 trees in their backyard along with working on some bedding areas. Easy peasy!!
Westside Bungalow
Westside Bungalow
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingWildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized classic side driveway partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and mulch.
Our Portfolio
Our Portfolio
Waterfall Pond SupplyWaterfall Pond Supply
Design ideas for a large traditional back full sun garden in Seattle with a water feature and mulch.
Landscape Work
Landscape Work
Integrity Landscape Services LLC.Integrity Landscape Services LLC.
Photo of a small classic back partial sun garden in Austin with mulch.
Landscape in The Woodlands
Landscape in The Woodlands
Designs By ElizabethDesigns By Elizabeth
This simple and elegant Woodlands landscape is full of vibrant color and curb appeal.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front formal full sun garden for spring in Houston with a garden path and mulch.
Water Features
Water Features
AquaLife Ponds Inc.AquaLife Ponds Inc.
This is an example of a large traditional back full sun garden in Orange County with a pond and mulch.
Torrey Village Pond
Torrey Village Pond
Picture This LandscapePicture This Landscape
Photo of a medium sized classic front full sun garden in Houston with mulch and a pond.
Our Work
Our Work
Mendocino Garden ConsultantsMendocino Garden Consultants
Medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden in San Francisco with mulch.
Water Fall and Japanese Garden
Water Fall and Japanese Garden
Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.
This is an example of a large traditional back garden in Boston with mulch.
Container Plantings
Container Plantings
Table2GardenTable2Garden
Even small spaces need great design. Container and small space gardens - decks, alcoves and patios are all great spots to "green" up with planted pots. Add color, texture and warmth to your small spaces - or drama to a large space - with a well-designed container. Birdbaths, fountains, troughs and more make great containers. Irrigation can be run to your containers or Oyas (water vessels) can be planted in the containers to provide irrigation and to keep your plants healthy.
Wawasee Lake Project
Wawasee Lake Project
Beyond LandscapingBeyond Landscaping
Photo of a large traditional back full sun garden in Other with a water feature and mulch.
Stephen Residence
Stephen Residence
Pro Care Horticultural ServicesPro Care Horticultural Services
Pro Care
Large traditional front driveway full sun garden for summer in Indianapolis with mulch.
Iron Fences
Iron Fences
Split Rail Fence Co Denver COSplit Rail Fence Co Denver CO
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a garden path and mulch.
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
Lore PattersonLore Patterson
Bainbridge island garden | lore patterson
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front formal partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with mulch.

Traditional Garden with Mulch 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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