These Landscape Architectural elements were designed and installed by Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc. Great Oaks used pergolas and arbors to accent the patio's, sitting areas, and outdoor living spaces.

Bank's Creek

Gardens for Living

Heavy stone columns with timber and perennial plantings.
This is an example of an expansive traditional sloped shaded formal garden for spring in Charlotte with gravel.

Windsor Companies

This home is perched at the top of a steep hill that descends to a small lake. The slopes were eroding, the outdoor dining areas were too small and the wooden timber walls and steps were beginning to fail. Our simple, richly detailed solution demonstrates Windsor's ability to work with our clients and creatively solve landscape issues. A large wooden deck, a stone terrace, and a sinuous stone wall replaced the old deck and steps. The magnificent swimming pool is now surrounded by warm patterned concrete tiles; the terrace is home to a large overhead wood pergola for shelter from the sun, a stone fireplace for evening entertainment, and a lively cascading waterfall. This project earned Windsor Companies a Merit Award for Excellence in Landscape Design by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. Photos by Paul Crosby.

Pergolas, Arbors & Trellises

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard shaded garden for summer in Chicago with natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

My Houzz: Pettigrew Farm Exterior

Hoi Ning Wong

Photo of a traditional garden in San Francisco.

Fountain courtyard and plantings

Waitkus Design

Entrance fountain and courtyard lead guests to the outdoor patio and pergola.
This is an example of a traditional garden in Philadelphia.

Outdoor Structures

Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC

Large traditional backyard formal garden in New York with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

Classic Garden in Atlanta, GA

Tilting Windmill Landscape Design

We designed and constructed this swinging daybed as a destination point in this incredibly lush garden. This garden is one of the most famous in the Southeast, having been featured on numerous tours and publications.

Bluestone Naperville

KD Landscape

Turning into the backyard, a two-tiered pergola and social space make for a grand arrival. Scroll down to the first "before" photo for a peek at what it looked like when we first did our site inventory in the snow. Design by John Algozzini and Kevin Manning.

Southport Residence and Landscape

Erskine Associates LLC

Traditional partial sun garden in New York with a wood fence.

Southern California Homes

Michael Kelley Photography

Michael Kelley Photography / mpkelley.com
Traditional backyard garden in Los Angeles with brick pavers.

Lake House Retreat

Craig Bergmann Landscape Design

Photography: Scott Shigley
This is an example of a large traditional backyard garden in Chicago with natural stone pavers.

Modern Landscape Design

WERK | Building Modern

Modern Landscape Design, Indianapolis, Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood - Hara Design LLC (designer) - Christopher Short, Derek Mills, Paul Reynolds, Architects, HAUS Architecture + WERK | Building Modern - Construction Managers - Architect Custom Builders

Weston Woodland

Sudbury Design Group

Richard Mandelkorn Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard garden in Boston with natural stone pavers.

Garden Gate

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Landscape Design. A smooth cedar entry gate and fence opens above a dimensional full color range bluestone path. The cross-lapped lattice fence topper repeats the shadow pattern created as downlight casts through the pergola’s rafters and purlins.

Pergolas and Arbors

Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.

Wood Arbor and Bench Swings

DabneyCollins

Arbor and Bench Swings with vines trained on the structure. Projects are located adjacent to each other in Greenville, SC
Photo of an expansive traditional backyard shaded outdoor sport court in Louisville with gravel.

Lexington Residence

Sudbury Design Group

Richard Mandelkorn Photography
This is an example of a large traditional backyard partial sun garden in Boston with brick pavers and a garden path.

Hurstpierpoint

Garden Spark | Outdoor Electrical Experts

Wonderfully lit garden pergola with warmly illuminated flower bed.
Photo of a small traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Sussex with natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Branxholm Park House, Scottish Borders

Inside Story Photography

Inside Story Photography - Tracey Bloxham
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Other with gravel.

Pergola 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.