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Traditional Garden with Mulch Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
Stephen Residence
Stephen Residence
Pro Care Horticultural ServicesPro Care Horticultural Services
Pro Care
Photo of a large traditional front driveway full sun garden for summer in Indianapolis with mulch.
Laurence Residence - South San Jose, California
Laurence Residence - South San Jose, California
Taproot Garden DesignTaproot Garden Design
Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design & Fine Gardening "A bird's eye view of the garden - The low water perennials bring in the pollinators that help with production of food. This back yard produces oranges, lemons, apricots, plums, peaches, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, melons, squash, herbs, and many more edibles."
Harrison Residential Frontscape
Harrison Residential Frontscape
UserUser
Japanese Maple was retained as the focal point of this front entrance
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front fully shaded garden in New York with mulch.
Urban Farm
Urban Farm
Native GardeningNative Gardening
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front formal partial sun garden in Houston with a garden path and mulch.
Western Red Cedar Heavy Lattice Fence
Western Red Cedar Heavy Lattice Fence
All Access Fence - Wood, Vinyl & Ornamental IronAll Access Fence - Wood, Vinyl & Ornamental Iron
Dan S
Large traditional back full sun garden in Denver with a vegetable patch and mulch.
Custom Metal by MetalSmith's Design
Custom Metal by MetalSmith's Design
Twisted ElementsTwisted Elements
David Kopfmann
This is an example of a medium sized classic courtyard garden in Minneapolis with a garden path and mulch.
Bradley Residence
Bradley Residence
Finishing Touches LandscapingFinishing Touches Landscaping
Medium sized traditional front driveway full sun garden in Milwaukee with mulch.
Yorkville - Paver Patio with Retaining Walls & Outcropping Stones
Yorkville - Paver Patio with Retaining Walls & Outcropping Stones
Yorkville Hill Landscaping Inc.Yorkville Hill Landscaping Inc.
Yorkville Hill Landscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front partial sun garden in Chicago with mulch.
Relaxing Water Feature
Relaxing Water Feature
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back fully shaded garden for summer in Richmond with a pond and mulch.
Perennial Gardens
Perennial Gardens
Maher & Greenwald Fine GardensMaher & Greenwald Fine Gardens
Photo of a large traditional back formal garden in New York with mulch and a garden path.
ActiveYards Vinyl Fence
ActiveYards Vinyl Fence
Harrison FenceHarrison Fence
ActiveYards
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for spring in Raleigh with mulch.
Landscape and stonework
Landscape and stonework
Journey Landscape & IrrigationJourney Landscape & Irrigation
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front full sun garden in Atlanta with mulch.
Stone Walls
Stone Walls
Creative Masonry & Landscape of Cape CodCreative Masonry & Landscape of Cape Cod
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back partial sun garden in Boston with a retaining wall and mulch.
Landscaping
Landscaping
PLS LandscapingPLS Landscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a flowerbed and mulch.
Front yard curb appeal
Front yard curb appeal
NS LandscapesNS Landscapes
Low maintenance planting beds for upgraded curb appeal.
Photo of a large traditional front garden in Minneapolis with a flowerbed and mulch.
Lot 7 (211 Amity Way) AVALON PLACE
Lot 7 (211 Amity Way) AVALON PLACE
Ballard Fine HomesBallard Fine Homes
Dual water feature & Stamped concrete.
Medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a waterfall and mulch.
The Judge's House
The Judge's House
Garden Mates LLCGarden Mates LLC
Perennial plant combinations at their best! Not only are the vivid flower colors eye catching, the bold foliage of the big leaf burgundy ligularia 'Brit Marie Crawford' in front of the Hinoki cypress intensify the drama.

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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