The architecture had to respond to the spirit, structure, scale and materials of the garden in order to complete a singular vision for the property.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Austin with a garden path.

Red Clay Pavers with Oak raised Beds

Luxury Garden Design

The garden boasts four raised beds that are carefully crafted from oak, providing a sturdy and durable setting for vegetables to grow. A quaint potting shed is also present, offering a cosy space for the garden enthusiast to store their tools and equipment. The beautiful espalier fruit trees add to the charm of the garden, while the hazel arches create a picturesque view that is sure to captivate anyone's attention. The tongue and groove fencing that encloses the garden provides a safe and secure environment for the plants to thrive.

Classic English Edible

Christian Douglas Design, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Cutchogue Waterfront Residence

Foley Fiore Architecture

Elizabeth Glasgow Photography
Expansive traditional backyard garden in New York.

Seacliff Heights

Hart Associates Architects, Inc.

Photo by: Susan Teare
Design ideas for an expansive traditional full sun garden in Boston.

Princess Risborough

AAIMS Design and Build

Traditional garden in Buckinghamshire.

Los Angeles

Salisbury & Manus

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and brick pavers.

Sackville Street

Blooming Planter

A beautiful Victorian home nestled in Old Cabbagetown, a hidden gem of a neighbourhood in the heart of downtown Toronto. This garden (front and back) was cleaned up and modernized with plants able to offer huge splashes of colour even in a small partially shaded garden.

Brunswick East - Traditional vibes with a contemporary twist!

Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal

Significant work was involved to upgrade and modernise the house but within a reasonable budget. The garden has a small footprint both in the front and rear, and there were many practical considerations to tackle like the use of space, navigation and privacy. ⁠⁠ I especially love the new paving and stepwork for the front garden, as the stone used is one of my favourites in terms of material and colour, and the garden looks amazing at night. ⁠ ⁠ There are little nuances like a boulder placed as a seating area with an existing garden ornament that is sentimental to the clients (mummy koala holding its baby) that add an emotional element to the space. ⁠ ⁠ I love the tessellated tiles used for their front porch, replacing what was just a red painted concrete floor. It’s modern but adds that element of sophistication to the space and suits the house style and area. ⁠ ⁠ The rear garden had to have storage, and we needed to ensure that the client’s car was able to be parked but should not detract from the newly landscaped space. ⁠ ⁠ There is a granny flat in their rear garden that gets rented out, so I had to think about how to create privacy for both parties (the tenant and my clients)! ⁠ ⁠ The choice of plants was a little different as I’d mixed in succulents with exotics that give some seasonality impacts over the year. I really love the new fascia of the conservatory and the new built-in external cupboards and workbench! ⁠ ⁠

French Provincial Estate Home

Exquisite Homes By TXR

Gated Entry
This is an example of an expansive traditional front yard full sun driveway for winter in Other with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Coastal NJ Residence

Sudbury Design Group

Fred Forbes Photogroupe
Large traditional front yard driveway in Newark with concrete pavers.

Quiet Neighborhood

By Design Landscapes, Inc.

Photography: Axial Creative
Traditional front yard driveway in New York with natural stone pavers.

Tanglewood Estates

Gulfside Landscaping

Side view towards the water from the back of the residence. Landscaping designed by James Martin, installed by Gulfside Landscaping. Inc
Photo of a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Miami with natural stone pavers.

Victorian Front Garden & Driveway

Outerspace Creative Landscaping

Traditional garden in Other.

Style and grace

greencube garden and landscape design

Blending old with new. Yorkstone bullnose paving, bespoke railings and handrail, Victorian tiles, larch cladding and modern planting. In this small front garden in Greenwich we have used the soft yorkstone to blend with the old london brick of the house contrasting geometric pattern Victorian replica tiles all softened with a simple mix of planting to create a wonderful entrance to this lovely home and an additional basement seating area to catch the late afternoon sun.

A Personal Scrapbook

David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.

The morning after Hurricane Harvey in 2017. David Morello
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard garden for summer in Houston with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

Cottage Garden

Petros Design

Photo of a large traditional backyard garden in Portland.

Victorian Real Estate Shoot

Focal Point Innovations

Trent Carmichael
Photo of a traditional garden in Other.

Dun Laoire

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Silver Granite Patio by Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design mALCi
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for fall in Dublin with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Dive Into Luxury

Kritsonis Lindor

Back of the home showing the pool, waterfront, and dock
Photo of an expansive traditional front yard full sun formal garden in Seattle with with rock feature and river rock.

Victorian Blue 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.