Bluestone patio with fieldstone sitting wall and fieldstone fire pit with custom cedar cover. Photo by Pete Cadieux
Photo of a small traditional backyard partial sun garden in Boston with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Natural Stone Mountain Landscape

Terry T. King Landscape Architecture

Photo of a small traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Boise with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Masonry Patio, Seat Wall, Fire Pit, Storage

Accent Landscapes

Natural gas fireplaces provide convenient, year round enjoyment. This fire pit is built of manufactured stone with a natural stone cap.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional courtyard full sun formal garden for winter in Denver with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Mercer Island Waterfront Estate

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

A Mercer Island couple wanted to transform their yard from mushy lawn into a more usable, beach-like space. We added new concrete pads to connect the stairs to the waterfront complete with salvaged, cedar logs around a deconstructed wood-burning firepit, invigorating the space and creating a place to relax and entertain right on the water. Closer to the house, an ipe deck built around a new Paloform gas firepit created a new outdoor room for enjoying endless summer evenings. LED landscape lighting completes the improvements. Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography

Mercer Island Waterfront Estate

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

Hoffman Residence

Scott Brinitzer Design Associates

Photographer: Roger Foley
Traditional backyard formal garden in DC Metro with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

The Settings Hillside

Gardens for Living

Photo of a mid-sized traditional sloped shaded garden for summer in Charlotte with a fire feature and gravel.

Circular Fire Pit with Sitting Wall

User

A circular firepit surrounded by an informal patio consisting of widely spaced irregular flagstones with Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea') growing between them, and a semi-circular fieldstone sitting wall at the back. This was designed and built by Outdoor Expressions with the help of a former employee of ours.

Concord Backyard

a Blade of Grass

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Boston with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Magnolia Residence- Hillside Renovation

Kim Rooney Design

Hillside Garden Designed by Kim Rooney Landscape architect, located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle Washington. This photo was taken by Eva Blanchard Photography.

Landscaping Ideas

Buechel Stone Corp

This retaining wall uses Buechel Stone's Fond du Lac Random Boulders to enhance it's natural surroundings. Click on the tag to see more at www.buechelstone.com/shoppingcart/products/Fond-du-Lac-Ra....

Back yard Dining Room & Kitchen

Landesign of VA, Inc.

This private spot for the hot tub is just up the hill from the patio. The hot tub is located behind the garage attic allowing for the perfect opportunity to build it into a changing room and a place to always have a towel. Enjoy an after dinner dip. It was carved into the hill allowing the hill to provide some privacy as well making you feel part of the surroundings. No one will bother you here. Nancy Dransfield-Photographer

UA Project

Gardens By Monette, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard shaded garden in Columbus with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Bridge Mill Party Spot! Signature Hole Back Yard.

RPM Landscape And Pavers

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Atlanta with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Resort Style Backyard

CORE Landscape

Design ideas for a traditional garden in Atlanta with a fire feature.

PNW Outdoor Living Reimagined

Casa Smith Designs, LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Portland with concrete pavers, a metal fence and a fire feature.

Walls

Magic Gardens Landscaping

Photo of a large traditional sloped full sun formal garden for spring in San Francisco with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Medina Outdoor Entertaining

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

This outdoor living space is a Pacific Northwest masterpiece. The homeowners requested an expansive entertainment area with easy viewing of the kids' playground. The covered structure blends with the existing style of the home and our crews created a natural space for the swim spa.

Outdoor Spaces 2020 - Elements Landscape

Elements Landscape

Rustic fire pit with pea gravel patio.
This is an example of a small traditional backyard partial sun garden in Atlanta with a fire feature and gravel.

Traditional Fire Pit - Cedarburg

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

A radial cut stone fire pit is the perfect place for the family to gather after relaxing in the swimming pool. Westhauser Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Milwaukee with a fire feature.

Traditional Garden Design Ideas with a Fire Feature

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.