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

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

Outdoor Living Space - Miamisburg

J Squared Outdoor Living & Lighting

Design ideas for a small traditional sloped partial sun garden in Other with a retaining wall and river rock.

Concept Elevation

Jon Gower Garden Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Essex with river rock.

New Build Frontage Makeover

Zones Landscaping Whangarei Jason Clarke

The brief for this small suburban makeover was for hardy low maintenance, flowering perennials that would suit a garden frontage. We worked closely with our clients to select the varieties they preferred that would suit the site and keep within budget. The gardens were mulched with riverstones in varying sizes to give a natural finish.

Low-water drycreek garden

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

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

Georgetown Native Nook

Native Edge Landscape

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

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.

Prairie Inspired

The Horticulture Consultant & Design

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

Shoreline, Embankment & Bunkie

Headstart Construction Inc.

Expansive traditional sloped partial sun garden in Other with with rock feature and river rock for summer.

Curbside Appeal for Classic Brick Gem

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Water and Pools

Ann-Marie Powell Gardens Ltd

Natural stream/rill with aquatic, marginal and wildflower planting
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden for summer in Hampshire with with pond and river rock.

Priddis Acreage #6

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Our clients hired us to create a landscape for their new acreage that stays true to the native setting. We utilized natural rock, large southern Alberta native trees and plantings, with rock slabs for steps down the walkout sides of the home. The new asphalt driveway will be going in now that the landscaping is complete.

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

The Nelson Team

Outdoor Living Space - Miamisburg

J Squared Outdoor Living & Lighting

Photo of a small traditional sloped partial sun garden in Other with a retaining wall and river rock.

Gardner Residence

Frederico Landscape Management

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

Cary, NC - Preston

Ponti Landscapes Inc

This project in Cary, NC included resolving grade and drainage issue and the installation of: - Approximately 5,000 SQFT of fescue sod - 100' L Retaining Wall - Large dry creek drainage bed

Small-n-Sassy

The Horticulture Consultant & Design

Inspiration for a small traditional backyard xeriscape in Denver with river rock.

Custom River In Backyard

Big Rock Landscaping

Adding a river to your backyard landscape design is the perfect way to add visual beauty as well as the relaxing sounds of a babbling brook to the space.

Private Farm, Cornwall

Contec SW Ltd

Mid-sized traditional backyard driveway in Cornwall with river rock and a wood fence.

New Build Frontage Makeover

Zones Landscaping Whangarei Jason Clarke

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.