Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape Architects

Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Eclectic Backyard Garden

Garden Gate Landscaping

A complete and eclectic rear garden renovation with a creative blend of formal and natural elements. Formal lawn panel and rose garden, craftsman style wood deck and trellis, homages to Goldsworthy and Stonehenge with large boulders and a large stone cairn, several water features, a Japanese Torii gate, rock walls and steps, vegetables and herbs in containers and a new parking area paved with permeable pavers that feed an underground storage area that in turns irrigates the garden. All this blends into a diverse but cohesive garden. Designed by Charles W Bowers, Built by Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc. © Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc./Charles W. Bowers

Tahoe Mountain Living

Christine Karnofsky Garden Design & Consulting

Stone steps leading to patio with moss
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard partial sun garden in Other with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Fountain Detail

Greey Pickett

The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Sam Rosenbaum

Pergola & Seating Area

LandZen Landscape Design & Construction

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Lincoln Ave., Piedmont

20|20 Builders

This is an example of a traditional garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Landscape Design

Dominion Interiors & Design LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Austin with concrete pavers and a water feature.

Japanese Garden: pea stone walk and gardens

Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard formal garden in Boston with a water feature and gravel.

Secret Garden in Lawrence Park

Jennifer Hayman Design Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Toronto with a water feature and gravel.

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.

Water Features & Ponds

Lyons Landscaping

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Vancouver with a water feature and gravel.

The Blue Garden

R. P. Marzilli & Company Landscape Contractor

Marianne Lee Photography Reed Hilderbrand Landscape Architects Parker Construction TheBlueGarden.org
Inspiration for an expansive traditional full sun formal garden for summer in Boston with a water feature.

Big Perennial Color Brings Life to Mid-Town Fort Collins

Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.

A suburban home in mid-town Fort Collins gained a lot of curb appeal with colorful perennials and a small water feature. These perennials are low maintenance and drought tolerant and with a small amount of turf, this landscape is very water conservation friendly. The large quantity of perennials used in this landscape creates a big impact in a small space.

Drainage Solutions

Sunrise Landscape + Design

A rock bed was created on the outside of the planting bed to direct the water away from the house.
Photo of a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in DC Metro with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Gartenanlagen

Gartengestaltung mit Handschrift - Teich Team

Foto: Carsten Paul
Traditional partial sun garden in Dortmund with a water feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

Waterfall and garden pond

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

Waterfall and garden ponds in this backyard features a stone bridge and large koi pond. Backyard Waterfall, water garden, garden design by Matthew Giampietro of Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc.

Outdoor Design & Plantings

Q Design Group LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Other with a water feature.

Parkchester Residence

SHM Architects

Nathan Schroder
Inspiration for a traditional garden in Dallas with a water feature.

Backyard Resort and Oasis

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

www.Parkscreative.com
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard formal garden in Seattle with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Greener Pastures Show Garden

Tracey Parker Landscape Design Ltd

'Greener Pastures' Show Garden, BBC Gardeners' World Live 2015 Andrew Boschier Photography
Traditional backyard full sun garden in London with natural stone pavers and a water feature for summer.

Traditional Garden Design Ideas with a Water 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.