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Large traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Chicago with with flowerbed for summer.

Squirrel Hill Home | July 9, 2015

Pittsburgh Real Estate Media

Gene Yuger @ Pittsburgh Real Estate Media
Inspiration for a traditional backyard shaded formal garden in Other with natural stone pavers.

The Grandville Cottage Garden

Hunt Yen Consultants Ltd - Garden Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Hong Kong with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Teresita Avenue

Redbud Design

This overgrown, rectangular yard in San Francisco is home to a young couple, their 3-year-old daughter, and twins that were on the way. Typical of many San Francisco yards, it is accessed from the back deck down a long set of stairs. The client wanted to be able to spend quality time in the yard with her two new babies and toddler. The design includes a play structure, a covered sand box, a small raised planter for playing in the dirt. Due to the limited space, several trellises were added to the side and back fence so that vines could add color surrounding the new play area. Covering an existing concrete pad with cut Connecticut Bluestone enhanced the adult seating area and was surrounded by low maintenance colorful planting beds. A simple but beautiful walkway of stones set in lose pebbles connects these two use areas. Custom lattice was added onto the underside of the deck to hide the large utility area. The existing deck and stairs were repaired and refurbished to improve it’s look and longevity. The clients were very happy with the end result which came in on time and budget just as the twin girls were born.

Tanglewood Estates

Gulfside Landscaping

Evening view of back of the residence with natural stone pavers and landscape lighting. Landscaping designed by James Martin, installed by Gulfside Landscaping. Inc

Diana's Garden

Composite Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden for spring in Philadelphia with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Symmetrical Garden

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Symmetrical Formal Garden Design by Edward Cullen mALCi
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for fall in Dublin with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Old Greenwich Foundation Plantings

Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC

A new bluestone walk with adjacent plantings and lighting under the coping of the retaining wall provides convenient access to the back door of the house. English lattice fence was added to screen the generator to allow for a new patio space

Classic English Edible

Christian Douglas Design, Inc.

Christian Douglas
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in San Francisco with gravel.

Victorian Renovation

Sacred Oak Homes

Designed and Built by Sacred Oak Homes Photo by Stephen G. Donaldson
This is an example of a traditional backyard partial sun garden in Boston with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Landmark Beauty

Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.

Amelanchier Tree with edible berries, Grefsheim Spirea, Juddii Viburnum, Annabelle Hydrangea and Pachysandra ground cover were planted in the shade of many mature trees.

Cottage Garden

Petros Design

This garden has been alive for over 20 years. The home has nested 3 generations and served as a space for weddings, church events, birthday parties, and many of lives everyday moments. The garden is designed to serve the birds, butterflies, and bees. Veggie boxes and flower boxes are designed to shelter bulbs and produce greens all year long.

Victorian Dream

Lattanzio Landscapes

Photo of a large traditional backyard partial sun garden in Boston with brick pavers.

Hillbury Road, Wandsworth

GDL London

This is an example of an expansive traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in London with natural stone pavers.

Artfully Accessible, West Sussex

Acres Wild

Accessible Family Garden, West Sussex, UK
This is an example of a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Sussex with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Victorian Charm

J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden in San Francisco with a vegetable garden.

Clipper Street

Redbud Design

During the construction of the addition to this centuries old San Francisco home, our firm was brought in to create a design for the upper and lower outdoor decks, and surrounding garden space. The spiral staircase was the link that allowed for maximum deck space below. The bottom deck was brought lower by taking two broad steps down from the house thus eliminating the need for railing. This was very important to the owners’ desire to feel connected to the surrounding garden. A fire pit, placed off of center, created the focal point for the seating area. A cobalt blue water feature was placed close to the house so it could be enjoyed both from within the house and while sitting on the deck. The many vibrant colored pots placed along the deck edges were planted with a small Meyer Lemon tree, herbs for cooking, and mint for tea, as well as some colorful ornamental grasses and perennials. On the upper rooftop deck, we installed numerous skylights to allow light to the lower addition, and added appropriate native plants and succulents. In the front of the house, we cut in two large street planters and added matching Olive trees, under planted with colorful Mexican Salvia and orange New Zealand Wind Grass.

Copleston Road, SE15

Andrew Penny Construction

Mid-sized traditional backyard formal garden in London.

Tanglewood Estates

Gulfside Landscaping

Custom Deco Iron Gate Landscaping in backyard on path to dock / water.
Large traditional backyard partial sun garden in Miami with a garden path and brick pavers for spring.

Cottage Garden

Petros Design

This is an example of a traditional backyard garden in Portland.

Victorian Backyard Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Victorian 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 Victorian 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 Victorian Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a Victorian 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 Victorian 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 Victorian 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.