Having a short picket fence on top of this stone wall allows for height without creating a total screen.
Traditional driveway in Birmingham for summer.

Wildlife Friendly Front Garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton
Design ideas for a small traditional front yard full sun driveway for summer in London with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Driveway, Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions
Inspiration for a large traditional front yard full sun driveway in New York with a garden path and gravel.

Our Work

Omaha Landscaping Company

Photo of a large traditional front yard full sun driveway for spring in Omaha with mulch.

Tree Lined Driveway

Big Rock Landscaping

Lining a driveway with trees adds dramatic ambiance to the space.
Photo of a traditional front yard driveway in Salt Lake City with with privacy feature and brick pavers.

Lawncare

Mirage Landscaping

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun driveway for spring in Calgary with concrete pavers.

Square Lattice Fence & Arbor

Riverside Fence

Photo of a mid-sized traditional side yard driveway in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape

Arrow. Land + Structures

Glencoe IL Formal driveway design. A mix of concrete pavers and natural bluestone. French inspired theme. By: Arrow. Land + Structures. Landscape Architects and Builders

Modern Tuscan Estate

Perello Design & Build

Daniel Gonzalez
Photo of an expansive traditional driveway for spring in New York with gravel.

Southern Charm

Baker Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun driveway in Other with with flowerbed, brick pavers and a metal fence.

Colorado Springs Parade Homes

Accent Landscapes

This natural styled water feature brings sound and movement to the landscape.
Large traditional front yard full sun driveway in Denver with brick pavers and with waterfall for spring.

Goodwood Residence (Front Yard)

Smith + Baker

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun driveway in Other with brick pavers.

Southern California Estate

Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.

Allay of olive trees at entrance to estate
This is an example of a traditional front yard driveway in Los Angeles with gravel.

Brick Paver Projects

Fortis Ground Werks

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard shaded driveway in Chicago with brick pavers.

Designing for a large estate

Jill Davis Design

Creating a winter interest that works Photos by Jill Davis
Photo of a large traditional front yard partial sun driveway for winter in Chicago with a garden path.

Southwood Paver Driveway

NeSmith Landscapes

NeSmith Landscapes
Design ideas for a traditional front yard driveway in Other with concrete pavers.

Front Yard Landscaping

Paragon Landscape Management

Inspiration for a large traditional front yard full sun driveway in Charlotte with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Patios and Landscapes

Ryback Landscaping LLC.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun driveway for spring in New York with a garden path and brick pavers.

Architectural

TouchStone Accent Lighting, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional front yard partial sun driveway for spring in Minneapolis with a garden path and brick pavers.

Walkway and front entry with white vinyl picket fence

Odell Complete Concrete

Concrete walkway with brick ribbons. Raised brick planter. Vinyl picket fence.
Mid-sized traditional front yard driveway in Orange County with concrete pavers.

Traditional Driveway 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.