This is an example of a traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco.

A custom cedar closed picket fence + gate (w/ black iron latch + hinges) + pergola overhead, creates a warm + inviting entryway.
Inspiration for a small traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Other with a garden path and decking.

Gordon's Landscape Renewal

Christiane Holmquist Landscape Design

With this client who has been passionate about plants all his life, there was naturally a close collaboration and a lot of input from him. Upon closer inspection you'd find some very exceptional plants that are sort of experimental but "all worth the try" in Gordon's eyes. And he is right! I relished the opportunity to use Star Magnolia stellata, Redbud Cercis 'Avondale' and 'Silver Cloud', Arabian Lilac 'Grand Duke of Tuscany', Royal Bromeliad Vriesea imperialis, also many unusual bulbs such as Scilla. Besides structure providing shrubs and trees (Tecoma, existing Indian Hawthorne with beautiful structures, Sweet Pea Bush, Golden Breath of Heaven, Ilex, Ginkgo, Bronze Loquat etc.) you'll see here also my favorite perennials, succulents and grasses, all as low care and undemanding as well as low-water as possible, to keep the landscape colorful and interesting year round. One of the highlights of this garden are the dry stream beds, bird bath and garden bench that we added. Built originally by himself and his wife, the dry stream beds were overgrown, mostly hidden by plant debris, or half rolling down hill. We had fun selecting a mixed collection of colorful and richly textured boulders of various sizes over, and with the input from 7 team members: Gordon, me, the contractor, the supervisor and three workers, we re-created the stream beds, making sure that anchor stones on the sides were well embedded in the slope, and that stone shelves and “top dressing” with smaller pebbles would add to the visual interest. Now these beds form very pleasing architectural features that look like they have always been there. We were all surprised how quickly all plants adapted to the site and started growing and putting out bloom. Now the old birdbath, a traditional white thing with dove figurines resting on the scalloped bowl, looked out of place, and I suggested to replace it with a stone bowl. And that part of the garden just called for a bench under the Macademia nut tree, to observe the birds and contemplate the whole creation. Only stone would do, but not any stone! Gordon picked a Basalt boulder that was naturally bowl shaped. It’s so heavy that it took 8 men to heave it into place! The Basalt bench was not much lighter, and together they make a very inviting scene. This job should last for a while. Photographed by Emma Almendarez at http://www.emmatheodoraphotography.com/

Small Backyard Landscape Design

Arizona Living Landscape and Design

Az Living Landscape
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard partial sun xeriscape in Phoenix with brick pavers.

Traditional Landscape

Design ideas for a traditional sloped xeriscape in Minneapolis.

Prairie Ridge Landscapes

Pacific Ridge Landscapes Ltd

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard xeriscape in Calgary with gravel.

Fundtional Seating Area

Landscapes by Terra

A mixture of green plants and earthy rock transform this backyard into a great escape.
Large traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in Columbus with with rock feature and river rock.

Residence - St. Mary's River House

Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)

Allen Russ Photography
Photo of a traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Landscaping

Designing Women Interiors LLC

Spring bloom for a fairly drought tolerant landscape with roses and other perennials.
Design ideas for a small traditional front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco.

Our Work

Cardinal Landscape

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Las Vegas with brick pavers.

Planting

Creative Designs LLC

Add beauty and value to your home with plantings that accent your property Create a visual focal point in your yard Plant selection, site selection, bedding preparation Combine with lanscape lighting or a stone wall to further enhance your yard

Traditional Pool and Landscape - Cedarburg

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

A backdrop of Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche' helps to hide the required pool fence. Allium x 'Summer Beauty' bloom in the foreground. Westhauser Photography

Stone Flower Bed

LID Landscapes

The flower bed is full of stone rocks, evergreen plants, and pops of color.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Denver with gravel.

Fire pits

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Sunken fire pit keeps views wide open, and makes for a fun destination in the garden. Photo credit: The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in Salt Lake City with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Fullerton Native/Low Water Front Yard

creations landscape designs

This drought tolerant front yard was a great addition to this property. There are decomposed granite paths, CA native / CA friendly plans, a dry creek bed and a bridge that leads to the secret garden.

McClelland Avenue Bungalow Colorful Water Wise Yard

Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.

This lovely, lush front yard is a collection of drought tolerant perennials and ornamental grass. The small lawn is drought tolerant grass. Note the small 'Baby Blue Eyes' spruce tree in the back by the north west corner of the house. Rick Laughlin, APLD

PNW Outdoor Living Reimagined

Casa Smith Designs, LLC

The living room door leads seamlessly to the outdoor space. The dog at the door wants to join the fun!
Design ideas for a large traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Portland with concrete pavers, a metal fence and with path.

Traditional New England Landscape - Hingham

User

The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create a backyard patio that incorporated brick pavers and irregular bluestone. The patio also features a hidden hatch that reveals the septic tank beneath. Irregular and oversized bluestone pavers set in the lawn link the side yard to the rear hot tub area. A traditional New England landscape palette was selected to bloom year round and provide color throughout the seasons. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.

Dry River Bed

Finley's Tree & Landcare, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard xeriscape in Los Angeles.

Landscape Job in Farmington

Larkin Landscaping

Photo done by Dave Labrum, Landscaping done by Larkin Landscaping, Farmington Utah
Design ideas for a large traditional front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Salt Lake City with gravel.

Traditional Xeriscape 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.