Traditional Garden Design Ideas

Cross Creek removed an existing walkway and replaced with a small paver walkway and new plantings.
Design ideas for a small traditional front yard garden in Richmond with a garden path and concrete pavers.

N12 Edwardian Front Garden

Sarah Kay Garden Design

Mint sandstone combines well with the red brick of the facade
Small traditional front yard partial sun garden in London with a garden path and gravel for summer.

Spring Bulb Garden

a Blade of Grass

Photo by Pete Cadieux
Inspiration for a small traditional front yard partial sun garden for spring in Boston.

Small town garden with lawn

Amanda Shipman

Amanda Shipman
This is an example of a small traditional backyard partial sun garden for summer in Hertfordshire.

Mermaid Manor

Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd.

Creative custom rustic wood gate with laser-cut stainless steel mermaids welcoming you to the space. This garden gate is surrounded by a 40+ year old cedar hedge. Bright Idea Photography

Flagstone Walkway Springfield

Meridian Landscaping & Design

Flagstone Walkway with plantings
Design ideas for a small traditional front yard full sun garden in Other with natural stone pavers.

Small Changes, Big impact in Cupertino

Just in Thyme Landscape Design

A retired client wanted to jazz up the entrance to her home but leave the orchard, veggie beds and hardscape the way it was. Since she does all the maintenance herself, I wanted to make sure she wouldn't have too many weeds so we used the winter months to sheet mulch the area, killing the massive amount of existing weeds & enriching the hard soil. This worked beautifully. We added a flagstone pathway with Dymondia between the stones and a small area for her new bench to sit and enjoy the garden. She didn't want plants under her messy tree, so we decorated that area with pots. She has a huge deer & gopher problem which is why she hangs the white ribbons to scare away the deer from her fruit trees.

Small Front Entryway Landscape

Bluethumb Landscape

Small Landscape near front entryway to create an inviting passageway to your front door, also adds to your curb appeal. Bull rock placed instead of mulch for a even more appealing look.

Year Round Containers

Starbird Garden Services LLC

Hellebores 'Pink Frost' is a winter blooming plant that will hold blooms into Spring. A great plant in pots for adding winter interest and color in your garden. Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Blue Surprise' narrow tree in background and blooming pink Solidarity Rhododendrons.

spring flowers

City & Estate Gardener

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun formal garden in Providence with a garden path and mulch.

Travertine Back Yard

User

Travertine patio for outdoor entertaining, fire pit area, and hot tub.
Inspiration for a small traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Phoenix with brick pavers and a fire feature.

Backyard pathway to new bluestone patio

User

Marilyn Alexander Landscape Design
Photo of a small traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in Portland with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

St Kilda terrace garden

User

This formal garden with a feature olive tree, low hedge of Euonymous 'Tom Thumb' and pebbles at the entrance to a Victorian terrace in St Kilda, Melbourne. Photo by Charlotte Harrison

Klassisches Staudenbeet

Grünes Herzstück

Ca. 1 Jahr nach Pflanzung
Inspiration for a small traditional front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Munich with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Nashville Cherokee Park / Sylvan Park

My Landscape Guide

Design by Elliott Hallum - My Landscape Guide
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Nashville with mulch.

Dry Stream Beds

Mystic Water Gardens

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with mulch.

Chip & Susie Greene

Four Seasons of Georgia

Mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun garden in Atlanta with a water feature and brick pavers.

Wright Model B1 Bungalow Restoration - Milwaukee

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

The border plants were chosen with the home's original era in mind. Westhauser Photography
This is an example of a small traditional backyard partial sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with concrete pavers.

Traditional Landscape

Mid-sized traditional backyard outdoor sport court in Other with natural stone pavers.

Morrow Residence

Aubrey Pontious

Photo's taken by Aubrey Pontious Storm shelter integrated into the landscape.
This is an example of a small traditional backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Oklahoma City with a retaining wall and natural stone 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.