Bill Mellett Design, BMDLA.com
Design ideas for a traditional garden in Santa Barbara with with flowerbed.

Craftsman exterior

Anna Looper

Inspiration for a traditional front yard garden in Other with with flowerbed.

Delightfully Different Front Landscapes

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun driveway in Chicago with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers for summer.

Autumn/Halloween Decor

Mary Prince Photography

Don't forget to decorate the mailbox! A corn stalk gives height to this arrangement. Mary Prince Photography © 2012 Houzz
Traditional front yard garden in Boston with with flowerbed.

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.

Port Moody Condo - Aluminum Picket Fence Build

Premium Fence Company

Inspiration for an expansive traditional side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Vancouver with with flowerbed, with a gate, with privacy feature, with path, concrete pavers and a vinyl fence.

Landscaping

PLS Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with with flowerbed.

gardens

Cliffeton Green Design Concepts

gardens designed for the space..
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Other with with flowerbed and decking.

Cambridge St, Pimlico, London

Filipa T | Landscape & Garden Design

Container planting is scattered around with annual planting for year-round interest, where a large Olive tree provides height.
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard partial sun garden in London with with flowerbed and a wood fence.

Aspen Estates

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Our client hired us to renovate their yard to increase the privacy from the new ring road by planting another 21 trees in their backyard along with working on some bedding areas. Easy peasy!!

Traditional Backyard with Pergola

Harmony Design Northwest

Backyard renovation with a new pergola and traditional English style garden to compliment the Tudor home in Portland's Hillsdale neighborhood.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Portland with brick pavers, a wood fence and with flowerbed.

Weston Backyard

a Blade of Grass

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard full sun garden for spring in Boston with with flowerbed.

Naperville Patio Gardens

Apple Blossom Landscape Concepts, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Chicago with with flowerbed and mulch.

Flower Bed Lining

Big Rock Landscaping

Flowers line this expansive lawn creates a colorful, texture and dimension to the backyard.
Photo of a traditional backyard garden in Salt Lake City with with flowerbed.

Landscaping

PLS Landscaping

Design ideas for a traditional backyard formal garden in Houston with with flowerbed.

Hill Residence

Platinum Landscape & Pools

Cluster of pastel perennials and annuals flank a lush lawn and transition into a dry stack rock wall which extends across the front of the lawn. Large columnar trees add dimension and scale to the front of the house.

Front Porch Makeover Summer 2010

Anna Looper

Inspiration for a traditional front yard partial sun garden in Charlotte with with flowerbed.

Brunswick East - Traditional vibes with a contemporary twist!

Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal

Significant work was involved to upgrade and modernise the house but within a reasonable budget. The garden has a small footprint both in the front and rear, and there were many practical considerations to tackle like the use of space, navigation and privacy. ⁠⁠ I especially love the new paving and stepwork for the front garden, as the stone used is one of my favourites in terms of material and colour, and the garden looks amazing at night. ⁠ ⁠ There are little nuances like a boulder placed as a seating area with an existing garden ornament that is sentimental to the clients (mummy koala holding its baby) that add an emotional element to the space. ⁠ ⁠ I love the tessellated tiles used for their front porch, replacing what was just a red painted concrete floor. It’s modern but adds that element of sophistication to the space and suits the house style and area. ⁠ ⁠ The rear garden had to have storage, and we needed to ensure that the client’s car was able to be parked but should not detract from the newly landscaped space. ⁠ ⁠ There is a granny flat in their rear garden that gets rented out, so I had to think about how to create privacy for both parties (the tenant and my clients)! ⁠ ⁠ The choice of plants was a little different as I’d mixed in succulents with exotics that give some seasonality impacts over the year. I really love the new fascia of the conservatory and the new built-in external cupboards and workbench! ⁠ ⁠

Landscaping

PLS Landscaping

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with with flowerbed and mulch.

Woodland Park-Like Estate

Les Arbres Tree Service & Fine Gardening

Side of property with custom fence and layered variety of plant material.
Expansive traditional side yard full sun formal garden in New York with with flowerbed for summer.

Traditional Garden Design Ideas with with Flowerbed

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.