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Traditional Garden with Mulch Ideas and Designs

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Blue & White Garden–Seekonk, MA
Blue & White Garden–Seekonk, MA
Andrew Grossman Landscape DesignAndrew Grossman Landscape Design
Blue & White Garden with rectangular lily pond, assorted perennials and flowering shrubs. Display Garden, Seekonk, MA.
Design ideas for a large classic back formal partial sun garden in Providence with mulch and a pond.
ActiveYards Aluminum Fence
ActiveYards Aluminum Fence
Harrison FenceHarrison Fence
ActiveYards Bedrock
Medium sized traditional side formal partial sun garden for summer in Raleigh with mulch.
Garden Arbor
Garden Arbor
Garden Tech Horticultural Services LLCGarden Tech Horticultural Services LLC
Entrance arbor from front yard with picket fence, perennials, and folk art tractor. Photo by Bob Trainor
Inspiration for a classic front full sun garden for summer in Boston with mulch and a garden path.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Design ideas for a small traditional side fully shaded garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and mulch.
Disguising a Hot Tub
Disguising a Hot Tub
The Garden Artist LLCThe Garden Artist LLC
A sunken hot tub allows for view from all angles of the yard. Stone pathways and selected plantings complement the tub and surrounding landscape. Stacked stone steps serve as entrance into the tub and a stone table top provides visitors with a place to set beverages and towels. Kodi Sims photo credit.
Our work
Our work
U.S. Green Pros a division of AKA LandscapesU.S. Green Pros a division of AKA Landscapes
Photo of a medium sized classic front formal partial sun garden for summer in Charlotte with mulch.
Backyard Renovation in Ann Arbor, MI
Backyard Renovation in Ann Arbor, MI
Poseidon Ponds & LandscapingPoseidon Ponds & Landscaping
This was a backyard renovation. There was an existing plastic tub pond with many perennials around it. We took out everything, saved as many perennials as we could and installed a new rubber lined, natural ecosystem pond, stream and waterfall. We redesigned the area and created a couple different seating areas along with a pathway over the stream. Transplanted the perennials and added a few new plants to add interest all year long. A year after installation we added an accent spillway bowl to the feature. They make great additions to existing water features or make great stand alone features. They can add extra movement to dead spots in ponds and more oxygen to the water. We put tropical plants in the bowl for extra filtration as well.
Simons: Vegetable Garden
Simons: Vegetable Garden
4D Architects4D Architects
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back partial sun garden in Seattle with a vegetable patch and mulch.
Wild Wing Residence
Wild Wing Residence
Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive classic side full sun garden in Denver with a rockery and mulch.
Hamptons Landscape
Hamptons Landscape
Topaz Design GroupTopaz Design Group
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and mulch.
Vinyl pool with Waterfall, Landscape Lighting and Landscaping
Vinyl pool with Waterfall, Landscape Lighting and Landscaping
Neave Group Outdoor SolutionsNeave Group Outdoor Solutions
Whitewater Photography
Medium sized traditional back partial sun garden in New York with mulch.
Barboursville Project
Barboursville Project
Everman Designs, LLCEverman Designs, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front driveway partial sun garden in Huntington with a garden path and mulch.
The Heritage Haven 2016 Salt Lake Award Winning Parade Home
The Heritage Haven 2016 Salt Lake Award Winning Parade Home
Alair Homes - Salt LakeAlair Homes - Salt Lake
Design ideas for an expansive classic back full sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a climbing frame and mulch.
Terraced Yards
Terraced Yards
Landscape Associates of De Pere Inc.Landscape Associates of De Pere Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front driveway partial sun garden for spring in Other with a retaining wall and mulch.
Shade Garden
Shade Garden
The Secret GardenersThe Secret Gardeners
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back garden in Orange County with a water feature and mulch.
Poolside in New Albany
Poolside in New Albany
Landscapes by TerraLandscapes by Terra
This is an example of a large classic back partial sun garden in Columbus with 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.
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Twin Oaks Lawn and Landscape, Inc.Twin Oaks Lawn and Landscape, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized classic back formal partial sun garden for spring in New York with a retaining wall and mulch.
Low water and rock
Low water and rock
Barefoot LandscapeBarefoot Landscape
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with mulch.
Wood Fencing
Wood Fencing
National Fence Systems, Inc.National Fence Systems, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back garden in New York 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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