The Pattie Group
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard shaded garden in Cleveland with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Contemporary Poolscape

Arbordale Landscaping

The existing brick wall created a beautiful back drop for the lionhead fountain. Raised Credit Valley wall extends over the the pool and stairs. We can see the beginning of the impressive Beech hedge on the left and the Yew hedge on the right. A small plant bed in front of the wall allows for some seasonal colour without detracting from the beauty of the Credit Valley ledgerock walls.

Traditional Landscape

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard shaded garden for spring in Chicago with a container garden and brick pavers.

Rock waterfalls with landscaping gardens

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

These rock waterfalls cascade down the slope along the lush landscaping. The upper terrace has a pergola beside the pool area. Matthew Giampietro designed and installed the landscape, the garden plantings and the rock waterfalls.

Eclectic Estate

Zeterre Landscape Architecture

Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard shaded garden in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Arched Doorway

Conte & Conte, LLC

Conte & Conte, LLC landscape architects and designers work with clients located in Connecticut & New York (Greenwich, Belle Haven, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Fairfield, Southport, Rowayton, Manhattan, Larchmont, Bedford Hills, Armonk, Massachusetts) thanks to Fairfield House & Garden Co. for building this!

Transitions: Pathways, Landings & Steps

Gregory Lombardi Design

Traditional backyard shaded garden in Boston.

Beautiful Gardens

www.KarlGercens.com

Landscape Design
This is an example of a traditional backyard shaded garden in New York.

A Classic Country White Garden

Deborah Cerbone Associates, Inc.

All planting design by Deborah Cerbone Associates, Inc.
Traditional backyard shaded garden in New York.

Less Lawn More Garden

Westover Landscape Design

Photo of a traditional front yard shaded garden in New York with natural stone pavers.

Orange County California Residential Landscape Design

Lee Ann Marienthal Gardens

Photo credit~Jeri Koegel
Photo of a large traditional backyard shaded formal garden in Orange County with a water feature and concrete pavers.

English Jewel Box

Mariani Landscape

A dramatic entry with brick piers and apron opening to an asphalt driveway, ending in a drive court detailed with a cushwa brick medallion inlay. The drive is lined with the same brick curb that pulls from the brick inlay above the great window at the homes entry. The apron is also trimmed with a soldier course of brick. The hedge is boxwood, underplanted with hosta and ground cover. The gardens in the background are filled with 'Tina' crabapple, Hydrangea, boxwood, and Pachysandra ground cover. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

A sidegarden for a historical mansion in the North Carolina mountains

Dargan Landscape Architects

A retreat area, designed by Dargan Landscape Architects.
This is an example of a small traditional side yard shaded garden for summer in Other with a garden path and gravel.

LaGrange Landscape

KD Landscape

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard shaded garden for summer in Chicago with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Photos of Completed Projects

Streightiff Architects & Builders

This is an example of a traditional side yard shaded formal garden in Chicago with 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

Lincoln Park English Garden

Brent Riechers Landscape (BRL LANDesign)

Inspiration for a small traditional front yard shaded formal garden in Chicago with brick pavers.

Crooksbury House

Forest Eyes Photography

Ross Phillips
Inspiration for a traditional shaded garden in Sussex with a garden path.

Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June

Van Zelst Inc

Photo by Kirsten Gentry and Terra Jenkins for Van Zelst, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive traditional backyard shaded garden for spring in Chicago with a garden path.

English Tudor Gem

Architectural Gardens, Inc

With new mechanical equipment and large window well in the sideyard, a space-saving flagstone path provides good circulation on a firm walking surface. The homeowner requested particular tree species and forms including this columnar purple-leaf beech tree. Mike Crews Photography

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.