Turn a sloped front yard into a leveled one with a natural stone retaining wall.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun garden in Denver with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Courtyard

Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.

Raymond Bray
Photo of a large traditional backyard partial sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Handicap access ramp

Landforms

This existing client in Farmington Hills asked us to redesign and install a new front walkway for his home. It had to go compliment the style of the home and be barrier free. So his guest would not have to step up to the porch. We created this beautiful paver ramp. It starts flat at the driveway and gradually slopes up to the front porch. Landforms Inc.

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Backyard Oasis

H2O Designs

Take a virtual tour through Jeff Duggins & Rachel A Duggins (Owners H2O Designs & Outdoor Living "By Design") backyard near Lexington, KY. There are 2 large ponds, multiple streams, waterfalls, and fountains, not to mention the fire pit and pool. It's truly a Backyard Oasis! photo credit Jeff Duggins

Hoffman Residence

Scott Brinitzer Design Associates

Photographer: Roger Foley
Photo of a traditional front yard full sun formal garden in DC Metro.

Large Winery

Musser Landscaping

Design ideas for an expansive traditional sloped full sun garden for summer in Seattle with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Tiburon CA

Jay Thayer Landscape Architect, Inc

This is an example of a traditional partial sun garden in San Francisco.

Governors Island Full Landscape Design Project

Belknap Landscape Company

Karen Bobotas
Large traditional front yard shaded driveway in Boston with natural stone pavers and a retaining wall for summer.

Lush Backyard Getaway

Roundtree Landscaping, Inc

A small traditonal urban garden with beds scaled to accommodate low-maintenance color and foundation plantings, a stone patio, containers, roses and river rock. Roundtree Landscaping.

Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape

Arrow. Land + Structures

Glencoe Residence Landscape. Brick Paver Driveway with Bluestone Motorcourt Border, Radiant Snow Melt Heat System, French Inspired Formal Entrance Landscape, Low Voltage Lighting, and Irrigation. Entire property Constructed by: Arrow. Designed by: Marco Romani, RLA - Landscape Architect.

Gamble Garden Spring Tour 2014: 334 Lincoln

Hoi Ning Wong

Hoi Ning Wong
Design ideas for a traditional garden in San Francisco with brick pavers.

Creative Outdoor Stairs Options using Allan Block Retaining Walls

Allan Block Retaining Wall and Patio Wall Systems

Allan Block products can be used to create many types of applications including stairs. These projects were built in Pennsylvania and Maryland using products from Nitterhouse Concrete. They offer great colors and textures to compliment any outdoor landscaping the customer has requested. Beautiful stair application with terraced walls and flowing pathway to a large patio. Photos provided by Allan Block Corporation

Backyard Sanctuary

Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.

After years of enjoying their backyard, the clients of this property enlisted our firm to improve the original landscape we had completed over ten years ago. Our goal was to update the patio and further develop their backyard by creating a garden with a variety of color and texture. Over time the existing patio had settled, plantings grew, and an existing Oak thrived. During the initial home and landscape construction our clients were particularly concerned about the health of the mature Oak located just off the home. Special care was given when the patio was first built. Precautions were again taken in working around the Oak as the existing patio was removed and replaced. Surrounding trees and shrubs had grown and enclosed the backyard limiting access. This required almost all work and transport of material to be done by hand. The old concrete paver patio was replaced with bluestone. Existing mortared limestone around the edges of the patio levels were cleaned and tuck-pointed. A new stoop was constructed with mortared limestone risers and bluestone treads. A built-in grill and fireplace further updated the backyard space. The fireplace was designed to follow the organic curve of the patio. Mortared limestone and bluestone material were repeated on all elements, tying them together. Along with the updated patio, many additions were made in transforming the modest backyard into a lush garden. Masses of annuals, ornamental grasses, and perennials along with mixed shrubs created sweeps of color and texture in front of a new arborvitae hedge and other existing trees and shrubs. After careful planning and execution the completed landscape gave our clients the updated landscape they desired. The completion of the project was a rewarding and fulfilling experience as we transformed a good past project into a fantastic new project.

Garden Gate Landscapes

Garden Gate Landscaping

Charles Bowers
Traditional garden in DC Metro.

Traditional Landscape

This is an example of a traditional full sun garden for summer in Portland Maine with with flowerbed.

Small Condo Entrance Garden

Specialty Gardens

Paul Kiefer / Specialty Gardens LLC
This is an example of a small traditional courtyard full sun garden for summer in Grand Rapids with a garden path.

Romantic Guesthouse Garden

Dear Garden Associates, Inc.

The pathway terminates just beyond the door to the guest cottage in a small, informal cigar patio.
Traditional backyard garden in Philadelphia with natural stone pavers for summer.

Shoreline Cottage Garden

MJ McCabe-Garden Design

M J McCabe-Garden Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard formal garden in Bridgeport with a garden path and gravel.

Traditional Courtyard Entry - Great Falls VA

Grow Landscapes

Duy Tran Photography
Design ideas for an expansive traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for spring in DC Metro with concrete pavers.

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.

Raised Bed Vegetable Garden

Casa Smith Designs, LLC

The star at the center of this veggie garden is the perfect place for the dwarf lemon tree. The six pointed star (just like the Great Seal of the United States) is ideal for the strawberries to cascade over the edges. The star is 6' with 3' clearance around the star so the space is wide enough to comfortably access the veggie beds from all sides. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton