Beautiful cascading water feature, paver patio, stone walkways, and a variety of shrubs and perennials
Mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Salt Lake City with river rock for summer.

Natural Pond And Waterfall

Big Rock Landscaping

Adding this pond to the backyard near the entertainment areas adds visual beauty and ambiance.
Traditional backyard garden in Salt Lake City with with pond and river rock.

Dive Into Luxury

Kritsonis Lindor

Photo of an expansive traditional front yard full sun formal garden in Seattle with with pond and river rock.

Curbside Appeal for Classic Brick Gem

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Updated landscape to address lack of curb appeal in neighborhood. This landscape creates flow and interest throughout the property. A rock garden was installed in the back yard to address erosion and drainage issues at end of the back area.

Two Area Project with Egg Rock Path in Preston Hollow

Texas Turf Design

Here is another beautiful turf project that had two area's. There was an area that was by the pool and a area along the other side of the house. This we created a path with egg stone. All done in 3 days with our Super Soft, Antimicrobial, American Made Artificial Grass that comes with a 15 year product warranty!! Contact us today for your next Turf Project!!

Curbside Appeal for Classic Brick Gem

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Gardner Residence

Frederico Landscape Management

Beautiful cascading water feature, paver patio, stone walkways, and a variety of shrubs and perennials
Mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Salt Lake City with river rock for summer.

Georgetown Native Nook

Native Edge Landscape

Inspiration for a mid-sized and desert look traditional front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Austin with river rock.

Dive Into Luxury

Kritsonis Lindor

Design ideas for an expansive traditional front yard full sun formal garden in Seattle with with pond and river rock.

River Stone In Ground Fire Pit

Big Rock Landscaping

River rock in this in ground fire feature are a natural addition to the whole yard.
Inspiration for a traditional backyard garden in Salt Lake City with a fire feature and river rock.

Dry Riverbed/Drainage/Mossrock Accent Walls/Low Voltage Lighting

The Nelson Team

Another beautiful addition to this client's home, which includes a previous outdoor kitchen and putting green area. This project addressed two areas of need, First, we installed a dry riverbed in the back, down a slope, and just above the previously installed putting green. Water was an issue running down that side and into the driveway. We dug down and installed rock to catch and slow the water and direct it to the drive. The rock used tied into the rock we previously installed during the putting green project and only increased the beauty in the area. Lights were installed to the putting green area, so that night play is possible. We also added mossrock accent/edging walls to the beds in the front of the home for a clean look and to define the space

Low-water drycreek garden

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

This is an example of a traditional front yard xeriscape in San Francisco with river rock.

New Build Country Garden

Graduate Gardeners Ltd

This is a stunning new garden designed by Mark Draper and the Graduate Gardeners team of expert builders
Expansive traditional garden in Gloucestershire with river rock.

Retirement Retreat

The Horticulture Consultant & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard garden in Denver with with rock feature and river rock.

Winner $10k Frontyard Makeover!!!

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

This client won our $10k Front Yard Makeover and wanted their old front yard stripped away and a dry river bed put in place with a flagstone sitting area and a cedar privacy screen to add some interest. Low maintenance was top priority. We came in and in one day we had the project complete for them!!

Mckenzie Residence

Jovak Landscape & Design Ltd.

Call of the Wild Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard garden in Vancouver with river rock.

Prairie Inspired

The Horticulture Consultant & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional side yard xeriscape in Denver with with path and river rock.

Backyard Sanctuary of Balance & Style

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Nature Friendly Landscape
Mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Charlotte with a water feature and river rock for summer.

Sandpiper Cabins

Focal Point Landscape Solutions Ltd.

This is an example of an expansive traditional sloped full sun xeriscape for winter in Vancouver with a retaining wall and river rock.

Dry Riverbed/Drainage/Mossrock Accent Walls/Low Voltage Lighting

The Nelson Team

Traditional Garden Design Ideas with River Rock

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.