Inspiration for a small traditional backyard shaded formal garden in London with natural stone pavers and with raised garden bed.

English Jewel Box

Mariani Landscape

The transition to several garden rooms, a gravel path leads from the rear terrace to the many spaces. The entry is flanked by the New England fieldstone seat wall, capped in blue stone. The path is lined with cushwa brick outlining the formal garden filled with boxwood, pachysandra ground cover, hydrangea, magnolia, and eastern redbud. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

Updating the Existing

Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.

This is an example of a traditional shaded garden in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Milton Residence

a Blade of Grass

Photo by Pete Cadieux
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional side yard shaded garden in Boston with natural stone pavers.

Landscape Gallery

Leslie Davidson Landscape Design

This is an example of a large traditional backyard shaded garden in Boston with a garden path and mulch.

Flower Gardens

Maria von Brincken Landscape Garden Design

Maria von Brincken
Photo of a large traditional backyard shaded garden for summer in Boston with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Rejuvenated Backyard

DabneyCollins

www.jdpdesign.org
This is an example of a large traditional backyard shaded garden in Other with a garden path and brick pavers.

Forever Home

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

The woodland strolling garden combines steppers and shredded bark as it winds through the border, pausing at a “story stone”. Planting locations minimize disturbance to existing canopy tree roots and provide privacy within the yard.

Deerfield Residence Landscape Design

Arrow. Land + Structures

Arrow. Land + Structures. Marco Romani, RLA. Landscape Architect
Photo of a traditional backyard shaded garden in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

A Grand Entrance

Holmes Fine Gardens

The homeowners wanted to freshen up the curbside appeal and entrance to their home with a focus on native plantings.
Mid-sized traditional front yard shaded driveway in Bridgeport.

Сосновый бор

"Усадьба"

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard shaded garden for fall in Other with with privacy feature and concrete pavers.

Planters & WIndow Boxes

Ted Carter Inspired Landscapes

Inspiration for a traditional backyard shaded garden in Portland Maine.

Bluestone Naperville

KD Landscape

The eyebrow beds of Pachysandra and Polygonatum define the spaces and blend quietly with the bluestone.
Inspiration for a traditional backyard shaded garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Elegant Curving Brick Walls

THE KING'S MASONS

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional side yard shaded driveway in DC Metro with a retaining wall and gravel.

Formal Gardens - Spring in South Woodland Border

The Crafted Garden

Springtime in shade border with forest theme will give way to summer and fall emphasis. Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla', Camassia, Hakone grass, Alchemilla mollis, Hypericum 'Aubrey Purple'. Susan Irving - Designer

Shady Backyard Sanctuary Natural Stone Edging

Breaking Ground

Photo Credit: Ryan Corrigan
Mid-sized traditional backyard shaded garden in Omaha with natural stone pavers.

Front Yard Design

Frank Suppa Landscaping

Expansive traditional front yard shaded driveway in New York with natural stone pavers.

Lush Landscapes

Pleasant View Construction

Large traditional backyard shaded garden in St Louis with a garden path and natural stone pavers for spring.

Staggered Connecticut Picket Fence

Riverside Fence

Large traditional front yard shaded garden in Bridgeport with a garden path and mulch for spring.

seasonal color

City & Estate Gardener

Mid-sized traditional backyard shaded formal garden in Providence with a garden path and mulch for spring.

Traditional Shaded 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.