A mix of black eyed susans, yucca, and ornamental grasses form the basis to this gorgeous and exuberant mass planting full of texture and color in the front yard landscape architecture garden design of this Kansas City home.

Hillside Garden Landscape with Water Features and Beautiful Plantings

Accent Landscapes

This natural gas fire pit built from natural boulders offers year round functionality. The bubbling rock water feature adds to the ambiance, providing the tranquil sound of a natural creek.

Landscape Renovation

Berkeley Design Group

Overgrown and Neglected Landscape Turned Low Maintenance and Welcoming
Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun garden for winter in Cincinnati with concrete pavers.

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JMS Design Associates 310-552-1644

This entry was designed to give color and and create a lasting impact on the viewer as they enter the residence.-- Let us help you put all the concepts that you gather together into a beautiful landscape. We have designers in the office and we are a fully licensed landscape contractor.

Colorful Pots

Casa Smith Designs, LLC

Winter protection for pots. A question most people ask is what do they do with their pots in winter. If you have terracotta pots you need to make sure they are frost proof. Frost proof means that the clay used has been fired at a higher temperature and won't crack or freeze. Tender plants will need winter protection and some may need to be brought into a warm place but other plants are quite happy outside in pots as long as they are sheltered out of strong winds and frost. Cover with horticultural fleece for protection.

Wood Fences

VIKING FENCE CO

Design ideas for a large traditional side yard full sun driveway for winter in Austin with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

West Newton Residence

Jacalyn Gould Landscape Architect

This is an example of a large traditional backyard driveway for winter in Boston with natural stone pavers.

Fabulous Containers, Planters and Urns

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

A low profile display of mixed winter greens, dried florals and birch poles amplifies the linear window box planter.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun garden for winter in Chicago with a container garden.

Garden Design for Easy Care

Jill Davis Design

very easy to maintain garden
This is an example of a large traditional front yard full sun driveway for winter in Chicago with a garden path and brick pavers.

Surrey Country House Knot Garden by LS+L Landscape Design

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Surrey Country House Knot Garden by LS+L Landscape Design
Design ideas for a large traditional side yard full sun formal garden for winter in Surrey with a water feature and gravel.

2015 Winter Holiday Decor

Cording Landscape Design

These zinc planters received a Red Beauty Holly, wrapped in white Christmas lights. The base, filled with an assortment of greens and ribbons will make this season bright!

Year-Round Blooms and Vitality

FormLA Landscaping

Even deep in winter, the Matloff's exit the front door to a garden filled with blooms, texture, and vivacious color. The Indian Mallow to the left blooms with stunning sprays of yellow flowers most of the year.

Historic Georgian

Scott Mehaffey, landscape architect

Scott Mehaffey, landscape architect
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard shaded garden for winter in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Front Yard Landscapes

Lifestyle Landscaping, Inc.

Mixed impatiens brighten this entry walk and provide a welcoming splash of color.
Small traditional front yard partial sun outdoor sport court in Cleveland with brick pavers for winter.

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Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens

This is an example of a traditional garden for winter in Omaha.

Winter Interest Container & Annual Display

Scott Byron & Co., Inc.

Inspiration for a traditional garden for winter in Chicago.

Gifford

Green Goddess Gardens, Inc.

Lavandula heterophylla, Echeveria imbricata, Lantana montevidensis with beautiful boulders Jessica Thompson
Inspiration for a large traditional sloped full sun garden for winter in Los Angeles with a retaining wall.

Detailed Landscape

This is an example of a large traditional front yard formal garden for winter in Denver with natural stone pavers.

Winter Containers

Smalls Landscaping

Holiday containers help brighten the season during the cold winter months.
Design ideas for a small traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for winter in Chicago with a container garden and brick pavers.

FLORIDA FRIENDLY IMPATIENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The Garden District

ADDING SOME IMPATIENTS IN RED AND WHITE BRING THE HOLIDAY CHEER IN ANY FRONT YARD.
Photo of a traditional front yard full sun formal garden for winter in Miami.

Traditional Garden Design Ideas for Winter

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.