This beautiful raised garden bed was designed with the long, narrow space in mind. The multi-dimensional configuration widens the space while providing an abundance of easily-reachable gardening area. Contact us today to create your dream garden at www.sandiegowoodworks.com

Fire and Water Feature in Vancouver, Washington

Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center

Close up of the Canna around the water feature... what a beautiful plant! Photography by: Joe Hollowell
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional side yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Portland.

Culver City Garden Oasis

BE Landscape Design

Allen Haren
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Los Angeles with gravel.

Winsor Green covered bbq area

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Photo of a large traditional backyard formal garden in Seattle with natural stone pavers.

Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire

Joanne Alderson Design

A beautiful courtyard leading from this Georgian style house with huge copper planters & a stone surround pool. All British stone
Inspiration for an expansive traditional courtyard full sun garden for summer in Oxfordshire with natural stone pavers.

Hand Crafted Gates

Gardencarpentry.com

custom garden gate in tampa by gardencarpentry.com
Inspiration for a traditional garden in Tampa.

Dog Kennels

B&L Woodworking

We understand that the needs of each pet owner may differ, therefore we offer multiple options for customization. We sell custom dog kennels that provide pet owners with a variety of styles, shingle types, and wood finishes for the exact look they want. Each custom dog kennel is well-ventilated and built to last on a raised base that keeps your dog kennel free of ground water and insect infestations. We encourage interested pet owners to browse our available offerings and to contact us with any questions.

Horizontal privacy fence with rail fence

Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.

Horizontal wood privacy fence built in 2021 also includes a 4 rail fence along the very back of our homeowners' property.
Traditional backyard garden in Atlanta with a wood fence.

Eaton Square

Lotus Landscape Design

We designed this simple front garden and removed existing cobble lock paving. We reset granite step , sourced and retiled the entrance area reusing rope terrocota edging.

Our Work

Chicago's Fence

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard garden in Chicago.

Northwoods Inspired Garden Design

Southview Design

This oversized planter is overflowing with native northwoods flowers in the KARE 11 backyard.
Photo of a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Minneapolis.

Swirls Grande Path and Path Lights

Attraction Lights

The Swirls Path Lights and Grande Path Lights create beautiful shadow patterns on the front brick walk. The small sitting area at the far end of the walkway is perfect for enjoying the view, day or night. The landscape lights provide artistic garden sculpture while addressing the practical concern for great lighting! Photos by Lyle Braund, Attraction Lights

Bluestone Walkway and Steps

User

A bluestone walkway with brick border, and brick planter wall with adjacent bluestone steps. Designed and built by Botanica Atlanta.
Design ideas for a traditional front yard garden in Atlanta with natural stone pavers.

Great Plant Combinations

Le jardinet

Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' Le jardinet
This is an example of a traditional garden in Seattle.

Paved Patio & Side Pathway

DSTscaping and RLC Construction

Large traditional side yard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Multi-use Brick Patio

Dorthy Pautz Landscape Architect

The formal brick patio was designed using new McNear Brick which has a rustic look. The area is large enough for lounge seating and dining, and is well screened from the rear houses with new Little Gem Magnolias and from the neighbors shed on the side property line using Majestic Beauty Hawthorn standards.

Privacy Fences

Dakota Unlimited

Alternate board privacy fence designed and installed by Dakota Unlimited.
Design ideas for a traditional garden in Minneapolis.

Eastside Curb Appeal

GO Designs Inc.

Old world curb appeal, Silver mist flagstone, leuders limestone, arroyo rock & cedar mulch surface level w/steel reinforced concrete sub-surface footers and underground drainage. Native landscape, evergreens & perennials. Waterfeature accent and low voltage landscape lights. Photography by Brain Wancho

Brick Path

Carey Ezell Landscape Design LLC

A reclaimed brick walkway approaches this historic home's farmer's porch. A cedar lattice fence creates a screen around the home's utility area.
Small traditional side yard full sun garden in Boston with a garden path and brick pavers.

Concrete Work

Crosstown Concrete & Brick Paving

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard driveway in Minneapolis.

Traditional Orange Garden Design Ideas

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.