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Traditional Purple Garden Ideas and Designs

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Newton, MA Landscape Renovation
Newton, MA Landscape Renovation
Sallie Hill Design, Landscape ArchitectSallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect
Red cedar trellis with hydrangea and climbing clematis. ©2015 Brian Hill
Large classic side formal partial sun garden in Boston with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Vibrant Surroundings
Vibrant Surroundings
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionSURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC
This is an example of a large classic formal garden in DC Metro with concrete paving and a flowerbed.
Rock Wall + Concrete Steps
Rock Wall + Concrete Steps
Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.
Photo of a medium sized classic front xeriscape full sun garden in Seattle with a retaining wall.
Japanese Hill and Pond Garden.
Japanese Hill and Pond Garden.
Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.
This is an example of a large classic back garden in Boston with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Rain Garden Installations
Rain Garden Installations
Simply Sustainable LandscapingSimply Sustainable Landscaping
Photo of a large classic back formal full sun garden in St Louis with a garden path and concrete paving.
Lake House Retreat
Lake House Retreat
Craig Bergmann Landscape DesignCraig Bergmann Landscape Design
Photography: Scott Shigley
This is an example of a large classic back pergola in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Landscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting
Sponzilli Landscape GroupSponzilli Landscape Group
Medium sized classic driveway garden in New York.
Northwest Indiana Marshall Residence
Northwest Indiana Marshall Residence
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
One-of-a-kind and other very rare plants are around every corner. The view from any angle offers something new and interesting. The property is a constant work in progress as planting beds and landscape installations are in constant ebb and flow.
Tennis Courts
Tennis Courts
Sport Court of MassachusettsSport Court of Massachusetts
Design ideas for a large classic back partial sun garden in Boston with an outdoor sport court, a climbing frame and concrete paving.
Santa Barbara, CA | Landscape Design
Santa Barbara, CA | Landscape Design
Bill Mellett DesignBill Mellett Design
Bill Mellett Design, BMDLA.com
Design ideas for a classic garden wall in Santa Barbara with a flowerbed.
Mesta Park Modern
Mesta Park Modern
SchindlerDesignCo. - Custom Pool BuilderSchindlerDesignCo. - Custom Pool Builder
Inspiration for a traditional courtyard garden seating in Oklahoma City.
Garden Design
Garden Design
Denise Dering DesignDenise Dering Design
Inspiration for a classic garden in Chicago.
Clay Hardscapes
Clay Hardscapes
BCI Border Creations, Inc.BCI Border Creations, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front full sun garden in Tampa with a garden path and brick paving.
Flowers In Focus
Flowers In Focus
Laara Copley-Smith DesignLaara Copley-Smith Design
Allium Species, ornamental onion.
This is an example of a traditional garden in Surrey.
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
GreenManProsGreenManPros
This is an example of a small classic back garden in New York with a water feature and brick paving.
Ceramic Urn Garden Water Features
Ceramic Urn Garden Water Features
Flores ArtscapeFlores Artscape
A beautiful ceramic urn garden fountain surrounded by river stone in a drought tolerant bed with mulch.
Photo of a traditional garden in Los Angeles.
Butterfly blue pincushion
Butterfly blue pincushion
Photo: Jack Wolf Butterfly blue pincushion Scabiosa -- in the Dipsacaceae family U.C. Davis Arboretum Davis, California
This is an example of a traditional garden in San Francisco.
San Anselmo Residence
San Anselmo Residence
Pedersen AssociatesPedersen Associates
Photo of a classic garden in San Francisco.
Flowers In Focus
Flowers In Focus
Laara Copley-Smith DesignLaara Copley-Smith Design
Phlox species
Design ideas for a traditional garden in Surrey.
Wrought Iron Garden Gate
Wrought Iron Garden Gate
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
This metal garden gate with double swing panels and wrought iron scrolls makes privacy and security easy and elegant. Share this project or pin it on Pinterest!

Traditional Purple Garden 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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