This natural gas fire pit is built with natural boulders. Situated on a flagstone patio, with built in natural stone seat walls, it provides the opportunity for year round enjoyment.

Wigwam

Greey Pickett

Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Phoenix with a fire feature.

Outdoor Design & Plantings

Q Design Group LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Other with a fire feature.

Michael Bartholomew Residence

Altera Landscape

Photography: Jeri Koegel
Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Orange County with a fire feature and concrete pavers for summer.

Formal French Entertaining

Columbine Design - CLOSED

The homeowners of this old home in Greenwood Village, Colorado wanted two things: a space large enough to hold the dinner and cocktail parties they often hosted for business, and adhering to a strong traditional French design. The hardscape and custom pergolas are the foundation for a large entertaining area large enough for several tables. A Campania International fountain from Birdsall & Co. in a custom-made basin provides the focal point to the dining area. Several levels of retaining walls provide not only symmetry, accentuated by planted cast stone containers and pedestals, but also space for a bocce ball court at the highest level. A built-in barbecue and fire pit surrounding by teak Adirondack chairs make for a more intimate dining and conversation space, balancing out similar 'outdoor rooms' sprinkled throughout the landscape. Gravel pathways are reminiscent of traditional French gardens. Photos by Bryan Kopp

English Jewel Box

Mariani Landscape

Balance, scale, and proportion are the foundations of this landscape, the perfect accompaniment to the historic home. Garden rooms surround the house, in a palette of deep greens, blues and white with enchanting views from every window. A dramatic rear terrace complete with a furnished outdoor kitchen, and dining and living spaces. The dimensional bluestone matches the bluestone cap of the seat wall, made of New England fieldstone. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

Rustic Creekside Backyard - Cedarburg, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

'Blue Fortune' agastache, 'Summer Beauty' allium, and 'Feuerland' achillea attract bees and butterflies to this perennial garden. Westhauser Photography

Southcliff

Gardens for Living

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

Sherman Lake Home

Blansfield Builders, Inc.

Jim Furman
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard garden in New York with a fire feature.

Patio

Poole's Stone and Garden, Inc.

This patio was created to have a very natural feeling to it, where the owners could escape to and relax. It is nice for entertaining guests or for a romantic night by the fire.

Traditional Landscape

Mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and concrete pavers for spring.

Fire pits and Fireplaces

GreenScapes Landscape Architects and Contractors

Traditional backyard shaded garden in Columbus with a fire feature and gravel for summer.

Connecticut Fire Pit

Coger Residential

sunken fire pit with sitting wall
This is an example of a traditional garden in New York with a fire feature.

CAMBRIDGE

Redmond Design Group Inc.

A rehab of a tired landscape to a vibrant usable space in the city. We designed and installed a beautiful natural stone flagging patio and paths with a gas firepit for entertaining. The front yard displays beautiful seasonal plants with a new fieldstone and bluestone landing and walkway. Accented with aromatic annuals and outdoor lighting.

Patios & Walkways

Hoy Landscaping Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden with natural stone pavers and a fire feature.

Landscapes

Greenleaf Services, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Other with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Water feature

Magnolia Landscape and Design Co.

Firepit patio with pondless waterfall.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard garden in Minneapolis with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Park Hill Backyard Firepit

Landscape Connection

Denver backyard firepit photo courtesy of landscape connection
Inspiration for a traditional backyard garden in Denver with a fire feature and brick pavers.

Traditional Landscape

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a fire feature and brick pavers.

Boulder Walls, Pond and Patio

Country Landscapes, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun garden in Cedar Rapids with a fire feature and mulch.

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.