Expansive traditional sloped garden in New York with natural stone pavers for summer.

This outdoor play structure is the perfect addition to any backyard. Adding wood chips for the ground cover and a low fence around the play area makes this space a safe and kid-friendly.

Ornamental Aluminum Fence

Unique Fence & Gate

Design ideas for an expansive traditional front yard full sun garden in Dallas with mulch.

The 19th Hole

O'Brien Landscape

Expansive traditional backyard full sun outdoor sport court in Chicago with natural stone pavers.

Mill Waters, Still Waters - Surrey

Acres Wild

Romantic Country Garden, Surrey, UK
Inspiration for an expansive traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Sussex with a garden path.

Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Fountain Wall

Greey Pickett

The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Sam Rosenbaum

Butterfly Beach ~ Montecito

Zimmerman & Co

Photo of an expansive traditional backyard partial sun garden in Santa Barbara with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Strolling Garden

David R. Lamb, Landscape Architect

This garden started from an old vegetable garden tucked into an old estate property. The only element that remained was the privot hedge. My client wished to have a perennial garden that would be in a formal setting. So an axial line was

Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden

Gentle Gardener Green Design

Elegant Oasis

Mom's Design Build

Inspiration for an expansive traditional backyard garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June

Van Zelst Inc

Photo by Kirsten Gentry and Terra Jenkins for Van Zelst, Inc.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard shaded garden for spring in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Governors Island Full Landscape Design Project

Belknap Landscape Company

Karen Bobotas
Expansive traditional backyard full sun garden in Boston with a garden path and natural stone pavers for summer.

A Garden for Every Season

Cottage Gardener, LTD

This project was designed and installed by Cottage Gardener, LTD. These photos highlight our effort to create seasonal interest throughout the entire year.

ActiveYards Vinyl Fence 4-Rail White Color

Harrison Fence

ActiveYards 4-Rail White
Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Raleigh with mulch.

Casual Elegance in Westchester County, NY

Westover Landscape Design

Like most growing families, this client wanted to lure everyone outside. And when the family went outdoors, they were hoping to find flamboyant color, delicious fragrance, freshly grilled food, fun play-spaces, and comfy entertaining areas waiting. Privacy was an imperative. Seems basic enough. But a heap of challenges stood in the way between what they were given upon arrival and the family's ultimate dreamscape. Primary among the impediments was the fact that the house stands on a busy corner lot. Plus, the breakneck slope was definitely not playground-friendly. Fortunately, Westover Landscape Design rode to the rescue and literally leveled the playing field. Furthermore, flowing from space to space is a thoroughly enjoyable, ever-changing journey given the blossom-filled, year-around-splendiferous gardens that now hug the walkway and stretch out to the property lines. Soft evergreen hedges and billowing flowering shrubs muffle street noise, giving the garden within a sense of embrace. A fully functional (and frequently used) convenient outdoor kitchen/dining area/living room expand the house's floorplan into a relaxing, nature-infused on-site vacationland. Mission accomplished. With the addition of the stunning old-world stone fireplace and pergola, this amazing property is a welcome retreat for year round enjoyment. Mission accomplished. Rob Cardillo for Westover Landscape Design, Inc.

Garden

Embassy Landscape Group

Inspiration for an expansive traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Kansas City with mulch.

Creating enclosure and shade with Landscaping in your front yard

Smalls Landscaping

Weather boulders and outcropping were incorporated into the landscaping to create raised planting beds. Mature conifers and specimen tress were installed for privacy and to enclose the yard.

Exterior

John Kraemer & Sons

A John Kraemer & Sons home in Edina, MN. Photography: Landmark Photography
Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard garden in Minneapolis with with flowerbed.

Stairs and Walls

Landscape Oasis LLC

Newly finished patio
This is an example of an expansive traditional backyard partial sun garden in Boston with with path.

Our Work

Keith E. Simpson Associates, Inc.

This is an example of an expansive traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for spring in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Expansive Traditional Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Traditional Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own traditional garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Traditional Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a traditional garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a traditional garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your traditional garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.