Mid-sized traditional front yard full sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a garden path for spring.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for spring in Boston with a garden path and mulch.

Homefront Farmers Projects

Homefront Farmers

A good garden keeps the critters out while allowing easy access when you want to go grab a few cherry tomatoes or head of lettuce. All of our gardens are fully enclosed with attractive fencing and have at least one gate for convenient entrance. Other great features include raised beds filled with nutrient rich organic soil, weed-controlled isles covered with quality pea gravel, and all-natural (untreated) lumber.

Elegant Country Estate

Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.

Large traditional front yard full sun driveway in New York with gravel and a garden path for spring.

Spring Cleanup and Mulch Installation

Frank’s Landscaping LLC

Mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden in Philadelphia with with path and brick pavers for spring.

English Garden

Plan-it Earth Design

The back door is framed with climbing roses while lavender greets you at the fountain. Photo by Amy Whitworth; Design by Plan-it Earth Design; Installation by homeowner

Spring Containers & Landscapes

KMS Gardens and Design

This is an example of a small traditional front yard full sun garden for spring in Chicago with a container garden.

Landscapes

MayCreek Landscaping

Inspiration for a small traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Seattle with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Curb Appeal

Crescent Hill Home Staging & Design LLC

Small traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Other with a garden path and natural stone pavers for spring.

Iron Fences

Custom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun driveway for spring in Houston with concrete pavers.

Our Projects

CHRISTIE DUSTMAN & COMPANY INC.

A lovely painted home that needed a new front garden to match. Spring lights up this garden with bulbs and perennials selected to compliment and match the paint colors of the house. The bluestone pathway winds around the house to the encased in colorful splendor.

Wood Fences

VIKING FENCE CO

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

South Baton Rouge

EcoRegions

What a striking home! This home in South Baton Rouge was designed by Cockfield-Jackson and the clients wanted a complete landscape design that would accompany the architecture of this A. Hays Town inspired home. Featured in this design are a substantial entertainment area in the rear, complete with an outdoor kitchen (built by Joffrion Construction) expansive pool with water feature wall, and a bluestone courtyard. Additionally, this home features a quaint side yard complete with brick steps leading to a bluestone courtyard with an antique sugar kettle fountain. The clients also needed options for guests to park. A circular driveway in the front provided a grand entrance, as well as ample parking for plenty of guests.

Riparian Stream Restoration : Pound Ridge NY

Poundridge Nurseries Inc

Meeka Van der Wal
This is an example of a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in New York with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Osterville Gardens

MainStay Landscape Inc.

With views of Nantucket Sound and Sampson’s Island, this Oyster Harbors property holds colorful gardens for summer enjoyment. A large kitchen garden surrounded by apple trees provides a bountiful selection of herbs for the home cook. In the adjacent gardens, vegetables, lime and lemon trees, and tropical plants are mixed amongst vibrant perennials and pear and apple trees.

Style and unique

Gorski Landscaping

Unique style adding variation of spring and fall colors , Korean lilac and pink mums
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for spring in New York with mulch.

Natural Stone Mountain Landscape

Terry T. King Landscape Architecture

Dry stack rock walls, dry creek stream for spring melt
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Boise with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

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Old Farms Landscaping Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in New York with a retaining wall and mulch.

Secret Gardens

Oliver Design Associates

Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in New York with a garden path and mulch for spring.

Our Work

Glimmer Landscape Lighting

Mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden in Indianapolis with a garden path and natural stone pavers for spring.

Traditional Garden Design Ideas for Spring

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.