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Traditional Pergola Ideas and Designs

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San Anselmo Hillside
San Anselmo Hillside
Pedersen AssociatesPedersen Associates
Barbara Ries
This is an example of a traditional partial sun pergola in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Matisse Garden
Matisse Garden
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Classic partial sun pergola in Boston.
English Country Garden
English Country Garden
Pippa Schofield Garden DesignPippa Schofield Garden Design
Pippa Schofield
This is an example of a classic partial sun pergola in London with gravel.
Railroad District
Railroad District
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Inspiration for a large classic side partial sun pergola in Other with a garden path and gravel.
Mountain Delight
Mountain Delight
Arthur Lathouris Garden DesignerArthur Lathouris Garden Designer
Arthur Lathouris
Inspiration for a classic pergola in Sydney.
Kitchen at a Pleasantville Foursquare
Kitchen at a Pleasantville Foursquare
Fivecat Studio | ArchitectureFivecat Studio | Architecture
Scott LePage Photography Design by others.
Photo of a classic pergola in New York.
Pool House
Pool House
Lellbach BuildersLellbach Builders
The pool house was part of an outdoor living expansion project, including a in ground pool, patio additions and pool house. Photography by Jeffrey Ross
Grape Arbor - Overhead
Grape Arbor - Overhead
Diane Licht Landscape ArchitectDiane Licht Landscape Architect
This is an example of a traditional back pergola in San Francisco.
Outdoor Structures
Outdoor Structures
Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLCElise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC
Large classic back formal pergola in New York with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Southport Residence and Landscape
Southport Residence and Landscape
Erskine Associates LLCErskine Associates LLC
Photo of a large traditional front formal full sun pergola for spring in New York with concrete paving and a wood fence.
Pheasant Village
Pheasant Village
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
Photo of a large traditional back formal partial sun pergola for summer in Toronto with brick paving and a wood fence.
River Knoll
River Knoll
Outdoor LifestylesOutdoor Lifestyles
Design ideas for a classic back formal pergola in New York with a garden path and gravel.
Pergola in Spring!
Pergola in Spring!
Creative Interiors by KimCreative Interiors by Kim
This pergola draped in Wisteria over a Blue Stone patio is located at the home of Interior Designer Kim Hunkeler, located in central Massachusetts.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back full sun pergola for spring in Boston with natural stone paving.
Bank's Creek
Bank's Creek
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
Heavy stone columns with timber and perennial plantings.
This is an example of an expansive classic sloped formal fully shaded pergola for spring in Charlotte with gravel.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
This is an example of a traditional back pergola in Dallas.
Picturesque Parkside
Picturesque Parkside
M-Squared Contracting Inc.M-Squared Contracting Inc.
Photo of a medium sized classic back partial sun pergola for summer in Toronto with natural stone paving and a metal fence.
Weston Woodland
Weston Woodland
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
Richard Mandelkorn Photography
Inspiration for a large classic back pergola in Boston with natural stone paving.
Rain garden and meadow
Rain garden and meadow
UserUser
This is an example of a classic pergola in Philadelphia with gravel.
Lexington Residence
Lexington Residence
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
Richard Mandelkorn Photography
This is an example of a large classic back partial sun pergola in Boston with brick paving and a garden path.
Blackheath
Blackheath
Emma Whitten Garden Design & ImplementationEmma Whitten Garden Design & Implementation
Photo of a traditional pergola in London.

Traditional Pergola 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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