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Traditional Garden with Mulch Ideas and Designs

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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.
Art Studio Garden in Van Nuys
Art Studio Garden in Van Nuys
Studio PetrichorStudio Petrichor
Shawn Maestretti
Photo of a large traditional back formal partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a garden path and mulch.
Thin Stone Veneer
Thin Stone Veneer
Creative Masonry & Landscape of Cape CodCreative Masonry & Landscape of Cape Cod
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front partial sun garden in Boston with a retaining wall and mulch.
Inglewood2
Inglewood2
Blooming PlanterBlooming Planter
Anji Shukla
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden in Toronto with a garden path and mulch.
Back Yard Perfection
Back Yard Perfection
Scott Pfeiffer & Co.Scott Pfeiffer & Co.
Front entrance landscaping with natural stone
Photo of a large classic front full sun garden in Other with a garden path and mulch.
Whorton Bain
Whorton Bain
Native GardeningNative Gardening
This is an example of a medium sized classic front formal full sun garden in Houston with mulch.
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
Martino Landscape Contractors IncMartino Landscape Contractors Inc
Design ideas for a large classic front driveway partial sun garden in New York with a retaining wall and mulch.
Our Water Features
Our Water Features
Environmental Concepts Landscaping LLCEnvironmental Concepts Landscaping LLC
Photo of a medium sized classic sloped full sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with a water feature and mulch.
Aurora
Aurora
Dream Makers LandscapeDream Makers Landscape
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back xeriscape garden in Denver with mulch.
Landscaping
Landscaping
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
Front yard landscape makeover
This is an example of a medium sized classic front partial sun garden for summer in Kansas City with mulch and a garden path.
Landscapers Dream Estate, Atherton CA
Landscapers Dream Estate, Atherton CA
Carrington Hill Designs, Inc.Carrington Hill Designs, Inc.
Photo of a large traditional sloped full sun garden in San Francisco with mulch.
Wrought Iron Gate & Fence
Wrought Iron Gate & Fence
Fence It HoustonFence It Houston
Photo of a large classic front driveway partial sun garden in Houston with mulch.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back fully shaded garden for summer in Dallas with mulch.
Xeriscape #4
Xeriscape #4
Rhinamic Workforce LLC.Rhinamic Workforce LLC.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front driveway partial sun garden for spring in Austin 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
Medium sized traditional front partial sun garden in Chicago with mulch.
Landscaping
Landscaping
Henry RogackiHenry Rogacki
Henry Rogacki Landscaping
Design ideas for a large classic back garden in New York with a climbing frame and mulch.
Project 5
Project 5
DK DesignDK Design
Design ideas for a traditional fully shaded garden seating in Little Rock with mulch.
River Ridge Exterior of Room Addition
River Ridge Exterior of Room Addition
Homes by C.M. WatsonHomes by C.M. Watson
Portraiture Studios, Amy Harnish
Design ideas for a large traditional back partial sun garden in Indianapolis with an outdoor sport court and 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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