This is an example of a traditional backyard garden in Atlanta with brick pavers.

SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC
This is an example of a large traditional formal garden in DC Metro with concrete pavers and with flowerbed.

Pavers

MFS Masonry

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Gardens and Planting Design

Susan Cohan Gardens

Roses and clematis. Rosa 'Dublin Bay' + Clematis 'Etoile Violette' + Clematis 'Earnest Markham'.
This is an example of a small traditional backyard partial sun garden for summer in New York.

Before and After

David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.

David Morello
Inspiration for a traditional garden in Houston.

Decks

Owyhee Enterprises LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Boise with gravel.

Oak Brook, IL

Bertrand Landscape Design

Photo of a traditional garden in Chicago with brick pavers.

Ceratostigma plumbagnoides (False Plumbago)

Kate Martin Design

Ceratostigma plumbagnoides (False Plumbago) Kate Martin Design
Traditional garden in Seattle.

Avon Residence

Garden Creations, Inc.

Garden Creations, Kathleen Cope
This is an example of a traditional garden in Denver.

Garden Summerhouses

Chelsea Summerhouses Ltd

This is an example of a traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Other.

A Traditional Spring Garden

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

This is an example of a traditional front yard garden for spring in Denver with with path.

The Plants

Bayberry & Co

This is an example of a traditional garden in Boston.

West Construction Avenida Del Sol

Creative Environments

Inspiration for an expansive traditional backyard partial sun garden for summer in Phoenix with with waterfall and decking.

Traditional Landscape

Photo of a traditional driveway for summer in Vancouver.

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.

Gardens

J. Peterson Garden Design

Ivo M. Vermeulen
Photo of a traditional garden in Austin.

Twin ponds, one pond for fish, and one pond for water plants

Deck and Patio Company "Outdoor Living Experts"

This project was actually 3 bodies of water if you include the swimming pool. Our client wanted 2 ponds, one for fish only and one for a water garden plants. What happened was surprising. The lower pond was the fish pond (it made sense, the fish might swim down stream into the lower pond if it was the other way around). However I was shocked when he called me and told me that the fish were jumping over the waterfall stone and swimming up stream and into the upper pond. I guess you can't beat mother nature. This project shows that you do not have to have a lot of slope in your yard to have a beautiful watergarden. This pond project won an International award from the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) Silver medal for waterfeatures. www.deckandpatio.com

Moth Orchid

The New York Botanical Garden

Phalaenopsis Destiny Photo by Hayden Lees
Traditional garden in Other.

Antique Fountain

Paul Maue Associates Landscape Architects

This antique boy and goose fountain is surrounded by a European Hornbeam hedge at the edge of an arrival courtyard. During the Summer annual and tropical planters are placed in and around this feature to help animate it.

White Falls

SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

Landscape Architect: Chad Talton
Photo of a large traditional backyard garden in DC Metro with brick pavers.

Traditional Pink 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.