Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional sloped partial sun formal garden for summer in Bonn with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

Windsor Companies

The entire grounds of this Lake Minnetonka home was renovated as part of a major home remodel. The orientation of the entrance was improved to better align automobile traffic. The new permeable driveway is built of recycled clay bricks placed on gravel. The remainder of the front yard is organized by soft lawn spaces and large Birch trees. The entrance to the home is accentuated by masses of annual flowers that frame the bluestone steps. On the lake side of the home a secluded, private patio offers refuge from the more publicly viewed backyard. This project earned Windsor Companies a Grand Honor award and Judge's Choice by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. Photos by Paul Crosby.

Howard Roberts

Liquidscapes

Just completed landscape and foundation planting complete the picture of this newly designed and constructed shore home.
This is an example of a traditional front yard full sun garden in New York with with flowerbed.

Colorful Cottage Garden

Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

Lavender and pink blossoms of rhododendron and petunias draw ones attention to the shade garden along the perimeter of the property. Tucked into the garden, a cast stone bench reminiscent of tree branches provides , provides a place to take in the rich colors and textures of the garden.

Back Yard - After

A Touch of Dutch Landscaping & Garden Services

Our client wanted to improve curb appeal at the front of their home and create a few focal points in the backyard. It was also critical that the new landscaping features be easy to maintain, as the homeowner has mobility issues. We added raised flower beds with Navascape wallstone retaining walls that complimented the home’s exterior. We installed an additional flower bed around the backyard shed and created a focal point with a tree and additional small flower bed.

Tudor Love

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional courtyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Charlotte with with flowerbed and mulch.

Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

The border bed softens the straight edges of the home. A musclewood tree anchors the bed off the corner of the porch. Renn Kuhnen Photography
This is an example of a large traditional side yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Milwaukee with with flowerbed and mulch.

Lincoln Estate

a Blade of Grass

Inspiration for a large traditional front yard garden in Boston with with flowerbed.

No Mow Borough Beauty

Indigenous Ingenuities, LLC

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

Ландшафтная композиция в дизайне участка.

Ландшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой

Ландшафтный дизайн участка 1 га - цветник с плавной линией границы имеет контрастную отсыпку белой галькой, что подчеркивает парадную роль цветника у главного входа на участок. Автор проекта: Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь

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.

Landscaping Around Front Entry

Big Rock Landscaping

Adding planters as well as a lined paver pathway to this front entrance elevated the space and adds visual interest to an already stunning home.
Design ideas for a large traditional front yard garden in Salt Lake City with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

Fire, Water, Wood, & Rock - A modern garden for family and friends

Kim Rooney Design

Landscape by Kim Rooney
Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Seattle with with flowerbed.

Formaler Wohngarten

besgen Landschaftsarchitektur

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional sloped partial sun formal garden for summer in Bonn with with flowerbed.

Annuals

Colonial Hills

Pitts
Photo of a traditional front yard garden for spring in Other with with flowerbed.

Front entrance planting

Asri

Design ideas for a large traditional front yard full sun driveway for summer in Other with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

Front yard perennial pollinator garden Curb Appeal #11

Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA

Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.
Mid-sized traditional front yard full sun garden in Atlanta with with flowerbed for summer.

Serenity in the Berkeley Hills

Garden Architecture

Traditional front yard partial sun garden in San Francisco with with flowerbed and decomposed granite for spring.

Woodland Park-Like Estate

Les Arbres Tree Service & Fine Gardening

Back patio garden. Walkways aligned with hand pruned Boxwood's. Large flower containers, expansive blooming perennial/annual garden.
This is an example of a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in New York with with flowerbed.

New House - Monkton, MD

Peter Zimmerman Architects

Tom Crane
Design ideas for a traditional formal garden in Philadelphia with with flowerbed.

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.