The garden that we created unifies the property by knitting together five different garden areas into an elegant landscape surrounding the house. Different garden rooms, each with their own character and “mood”, offer places to sit or wander through to enjoy the property. The result is that in a small space you have several different garden experiences all while understanding the context of the larger garden plan.

container gardens

City & Estate Gardener

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional courtyard garden in Providence with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Past projects

Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.

Raymond Bray
This is an example of a traditional courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Cottage and vegetable garden - Traditional style

The Green Room Studios

Design ideas for a traditional courtyard garden in Berkshire with natural stone pavers.

Krumlauff-Weidemann Woodland Garden

Richard Clayton Barrett

This is an example of a traditional courtyard garden in Kansas City.

Vibrant Garden Backyard

Scenic Landscaping

Fountain area of backyard, landscape design. Photo by Heather Knapp
Traditional courtyard garden in New York with a water feature.

Courtyard

Plan-it Earth Design

A tiny urban space packs a visual punch. Photo by Amy Whitworth, Installation by Jaylene Walter www.jwlic.com
Inspiration for a traditional courtyard garden in Portland with with raised garden bed.

Small town garden no lawn

Amanda Shipman

Amanda Shipman
Small traditional courtyard full sun garden in Hertfordshire with a container garden and brick pavers for spring.

Georgian cottage garden

David Male Gardens

Two existing city gardens turned into one. Designed and planted by www.davidmalegardens.com. Built by www.danscapegardens.com. Photo by David Male
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional courtyard full sun garden in London with natural stone pavers.

Hilltop Retreat - Courtyard

Environmental Designs, Inc.

Inspired by the clients’ travels the design includes a symmetrical courtyard aligned with the cardinal directions as an homage to Alhambra in Spain.

English Country Garden

Pippa Schofield Garden Design

Pippa Schofield
Photo of a large traditional courtyard partial sun formal garden for summer in London with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Lancaster area walk/entry way

Cobblestone Landscape LLC

Mid-sized traditional courtyard full sun garden in Other with brick pavers.

West London Courtyard

Karen Rogers at KR Garden Design

Walpole Garden, Chiswick Photography by Caroline Mardon - www.carolinemardon.com
Design ideas for a small traditional courtyard partial sun outdoor sport court for spring in London with brick pavers.

Traditional Landscape

Design ideas for a small traditional courtyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Raleigh with decking.

Dedham Residence

a Blade of Grass

View to the patio through the gardens.
Traditional courtyard partial sun formal garden in Boston with brick pavers.

Front Landscapes: Flowering Entry Gardens

Maria von Brincken Landscape Garden Design

Maria von Brincken
This is an example of a large traditional courtyard partial sun garden for spring in Boston with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

container gardening

City Garden Company

Small traditional courtyard shaded garden in Atlanta with a container garden for summer.

Historic Evanston Retreat

Greenwise Organic Lawn Care and Landscape Design

A bluestone terrace overlooks the Lannon Stone fireplace and bluestone patio below. Photo: Linda Oyama Bryan
This is an example of a large traditional courtyard garden in Chicago.

Dedham Residence

a Blade of Grass

View from the bluestone patio, down the brick walk, to side entrance.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional courtyard full sun formal garden in Boston with natural stone pavers.

Courtyard of period cottage, Rye

Cornus Garden Design

A regular visitor to the granite water feature is this young blackbird. Nesting boxes have been sited on the walls of the courtyard to provide shelter for robins and other species

Traditional Courtyard 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.