Design ideas for a large traditional backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with with flowerbed and gravel.

Traditional Landscape

Traditional backyard garden in Ottawa with with flowerbed.

Wilmington Estate Landscape

Wallace Landscape Associates

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun driveway in Philadelphia with with flowerbed.

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PLS Landscaping

Inspiration for a traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for spring in Other with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

Mount Bonnell Native Oasis

Native Edge Landscape

This is an example of a large traditional side yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Austin with with flowerbed, mulch and a metal fence.

Spring Bulb Planting - Mequon, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

A welcoming sign of spring.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun garden for spring in Milwaukee with mulch and with flowerbed.

Växtkomposition Entrérabatt

Högadals Trädgårdar

Kunden var inte nöjd med sin entrérabatt. Den kändes rörig och ostrukturerad. Där fanns mycket blommor, några hon tyckte om och några hon inte ville ha kvar. Jag fick i uppdrag att göra en ny växtkomposition. Några växter sparades, några flyttades och några adderades. Resultatet blev en långblommande rabatt som blommar i mycket blått i maj-juni för att sedan gå över till mer rosa och vinröda toner i augusti-september.

Backyard Rain Garden

Clement Walsh Landscape Architect, Inc.

Beside an existing paver patio, a large rain garden filled with shade and water loving Pacific Northwest native plants were installed that the dry stream bed and the lawn drains into. As the native shrubs mature, the fence will be softened and extra privacy will be given from the neighbors. A river rock border encircles the rain garden and it's lined with a steel edging to keep the stone in place. A new paver brick walkway was designed to lead off of the existing patio and to connect with the back yard deck.

Warm Welcome

Hartman Landscape

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun driveway for summer in Chicago with with flowerbed and brick pavers.

Woodside Estate

Design Focus International

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard garden for spring in Other with with flowerbed.

Brockham Wildflower Meadow

Wild by Design Landscapes

The boundaries of this garden had been left to grow. After some failed attempts at seeding our client asked us to install wildflower earth from Wildflower turf ltd. Despite a tricky winter for establishment and some rye grass ingress we managed to achieve good wildflower representation after only 7 months.

Outdoor Living

Conceptual Outdoor Design

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

Landscaping

PLS Landscaping

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

Traditional Landscape

This is an example of a traditional garden in DC Metro with with flowerbed.

Fantastic Front Entry Gardens

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Inspiration for an expansive traditional front yard partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with with flowerbed.

Native Landscapes

PETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLC

Pollinator Pathway Project in Pound Ridge. When we started it was a steep grassy slope and it was challenging to grow grass on the slope. We immediately designed a pollinator perennials garden. Designer:: Peter Atkins. Peter Atkins and Associates. LLC.

Front Yard Inspiration

Big Rock Landscaping

This home's exterior is stunning, combining stone and wood, it beautifully showcases the best of traditional design. We wanted to make sure we matched the home's aesthetic with our landscape design, so we incorporated weeping blue spruce, ground cover and plenty of lawn space.

Single level luxury

White Water Mountain Design & Development

John Hession
Inspiration for a traditional side yard garden in Boston with with flowerbed.

Port Moody Condo - Aluminum Picket Fence Build

Premium Fence Company

Design ideas 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.

Eastside Landscape Remodel

LandCrafters, LLC

This small backyard craves the structure of the simple circle of lawn with Eden cobble mow strip.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Milwaukee with with flowerbed, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

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.