Inspiration for a large traditional front yard full sun garden in Richmond with with lawn edging and brick pavers.

Because the IdealMow lawn needs no support from toxic chemicals to maintain its aesthetic, it is a healthy, safe place for pets and kids to play. It's also resilient to their traffic.

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.

River Rock Pathway

Landscapes by Terra

A mixture of hard edges with the river rock and soft accents with the greenery and mulch makes this landscape the best of both worlds.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in Columbus with with lawn edging and river rock.

Mediterranean Style Home and Gardens

David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.

David Morello
This is an example of a traditional backyard garden in Houston with with lawn edging.

Brookline Brownstone

a Blade of Grass

The formal rectangular lawn anchors the viewing garden, with colorful planting accents and the pergola as a focal point and sitting area.
Mid-sized traditional side yard full sun formal garden in Boston with natural stone pavers and with lawn edging.

The Secret Garden (Oakville, ON)

Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.

With the goal of enhancing the connection between interior and exterior, backyard and side yard, and natural and man-made features, Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd. drew on nature for inspiration. We worked around one of Oakville’s largest oak trees introducing curved braces and sculpted ends to an organic patio enhanced with wild bed lines tamed by a flagstone mowing strip. The result is a subtle layering of elements where each element effortlessly blends into the next. Linear structures bordered by manicured lawn and carefully planned perennials delineate the start of a dynamic and unbridled space. Pathways casually direct your steps to and from the pool area while the gentle murmur of the waterfall enhances the pervading peace of this outdoor sanctuary.

Slant Style - stamped and color-matched

Vince Ortega

Inspiration for a traditional front yard garden in Austin with with lawn edging and concrete pavers.

Landscaping Projects

Double N Landscaping

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in Denver with with lawn edging, river rock and a wood fence.

Softscape Project

Baldi Gardens, Inc.

Baldi Gardens project. Front yard xeroscape redesign with both softscape and hardscape elements and featuring river rock and watering friendly plants.

Shingle Style Landscape Renovation

User

The raised yard is separated from the terrace area with a rugged fieldstone wall and stone steps. A Leonard
Expansive traditional backyard garden in Boston with with lawn edging.

Casa Real

Todd Richesin Interiors

Traditional front yard driveway in Other with gravel and with lawn edging.

Traditional Landscape

Design ideas for a traditional sloped garden in Charlotte with gravel and with lawn edging.

House Refurbishment, Bangor

Leon Smith Architects

Leon Smith Architect Robert Malone Photography
Inspiration for a traditional garden in Belfast with with lawn edging.

Rose Garden

Design Focus International

Urns
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun garden in San Francisco with with lawn edging.

INVERNESS RD

LunnScape

Florida Landscaping design done to renovate dated landscaping . Upgraded landscaping lighting with traditional bronze fixtures. Our landscape combines plants with different textures to create an intriguing natural effect.

Spring Lake Front and Backyard Landscaping

Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.

Stone paver driveway and turf
Design ideas for a traditional front yard driveway in New York with with lawn edging and brick pavers.

Cottage Living

Your Space By Design

Front Yard with Slab Stone Steps
This is an example of a traditional front yard garden in Calgary with natural stone pavers and with lawn edging.

Elbow Valley

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

We added concrete edging for ease of maintenance between the expansive beds and the grass. There is no edging between the grass and the native grass however. The pergola over the spa ties in with the other decorative wood structures onsite.

Ranelagh Garden

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Urban Garden by Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design
Small traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Dublin with with lawn edging, natural stone pavers and a stone fence for summer.

Traditional Garden Design Ideas with with Lawn Edging

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.