Photo of a small traditional backyard full sun garden in Other with a container garden and decking.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall and decking.

Rooftop Garden - Wooden Decking

Unique Landscapes Ltd

Wood or timber "decking" can be used in a number of ways: as part of garden landscaping, to extend living areas of houses, and as an alternative to stone based features such as patios.

Menlo Park classic

User

Not just every garden has room for such imposing trees. In this case we raised our deck over the roots, in order to avoid damaging them, but we installed irrigation under the deck first. Unlike many California natives, Redwoods love water. Photos- Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group

Outdoor Living TreeHouse

IMPACT design Resources

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard partial sun garden for spring in Charlotte with with outdoor playset and decking.

Echinacea and Liatris

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Photo of a large traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Burlington with decking.

Outdoor Deck and Garden

Aaron Gordon Construction, Inc.

Turquoise Way Ed Ritger Photography
Inspiration for a traditional garden in San Francisco with decking.

Cottage Perennial

Glenna Partridge Garden Design

KOI Pond, Backyard Pond & Small Pond Ideas for your Kentucky Landscape

H2O Designs

We build our ponds to work with mother nature, not against her. By doing so, we have less pond maintenance, allowing us to enjoy the benefits of the pond instead of having to work on the pond. By constructing your water feature to perform as an ecosystem, nature is at the heart of the water cycle, not man. As a result, the root systems of pond plants filter the water, natural bacteria breaks down organic matter and pond fish eat the algae. No chemicals or other devices, just nature, doing what nature does best. If you live in Kentucky (KY) Contact us to get started with your Backyard Pond design. Photos By H2O Designs Inc. Lexington Kentucky To Learn More about our company and our Ponds visit http://www.h2odesignsinc.com/backyard-pond-installer.html

Front Entry Arbor

Regenesis Ecological Design

A custom cedar closed picket fence + gate (w/ black iron latch + hinges) + pergola overhead, creates a warm + inviting entryway.
Inspiration for a small traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Other with a garden path and decking.

Victorian Style Estate

Mierop Design, FAPLD

A more formal hedge and perennials accent the front of the house. This magnificent porch is perfect for these large, formal urns. Lisa Mierop
Photo of a large traditional front yard partial sun driveway in New York with a container garden and decking.

Pergola covered deck.

Garden Tech Horticultural Services LLC

A vine covered pergola creates a shady retreat for this backyard deck.
Inspiration for a traditional backyard partial sun garden for spring in Boston with a vertical garden and decking.

Pergola/Arbor/Screen

Forest Fence & Deck Company Ltd.

Shade & Privacy By The Hot Tub. Built By : Forest Fence & Deck Co Ltd.
Small traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Toronto with decking for spring.

beach courtyards

Cultivart Landscape Design

Peta North
This is an example of a small traditional backyard garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.

Desination Garden

Sun or Shade Garden Design

Here we create a quiet destination garden around a pergola. The grape vines create a cool shady area where you can relax in the hammock and enjoy a book and a cool beverage.

Vaulted Spa 2

Mission Valley Spas

Jacuzzi portable Hot Tub lowered into a Flag Stone Deck.
Photo of a small traditional backyard partial sun xeriscape in Orange County with decking.

Privacy Screen Detail

LandArt

Ipe South American Hardwood privacy screen with landscape lighting.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Toronto with decking.

Surbiton

LEIVARS

Nick Smith
Design ideas for a traditional garden in London with decking.

Lantzville 2 Residence

Richardson Homes Ltd

Concept Photography- Lance Sullivan www.conceptphoto.ca
Photo of a traditional backyard garden in Vancouver with decking.

Bradley Residence

Finishing Touches Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Milwaukee with decking.

Traditional Garden Design Ideas with Decking

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.