Lantana, ornamental grasses, salvia and shrub roses are easy to maintain and look lush through most of the year here in North Texas. Large stones and river rocks are placed among the plants as a contrast in textures.

West Newton Residence

Jacalyn Gould Landscape Architect

Garden Design for Easy Care

Jill Davis Design

very easy to maintain garden

Driveway, Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions

Canon Hill Driveway

Pacific Garden Design

With a narrow driveway and leaning concrete retaining walls, parking was a major challenge at this 1938 brick Tudor on Spokane's South Hill. Crumbling concrete stairs added another layer of difficulty, and after a particularly rough winter, the homeowners were ready for a change. The failing concrete walls were replaced with stacked boulders, which created space for a new, wider driveway. Natural stone steps offer access to the backyard, while the new front stairs and sidewalk provide a safe route to the front door. The original iron railings were preserved and modified to be reused with the new stairs.

Parkville Colorado-Style Landscape

By The Blade Lawn and Landscape

Landscaping

DSTscaping and RLC Construction

South Baton Rouge

EcoRegions

What a striking home! This home in South Baton Rouge was designed by Cockfield-Jackson and the clients wanted a complete landscape design that would accompany the architecture of this A. Hays Town inspired home. Featured in this design are a substantial entertainment area in the rear, complete with an outdoor kitchen (built by Joffrion Construction) expansive pool with water feature wall, and a bluestone courtyard. Additionally, this home features a quaint side yard complete with brick steps leading to a bluestone courtyard with an antique sugar kettle fountain. The clients also needed options for guests to park. A circular driveway in the front provided a grand entrance, as well as ample parking for plenty of guests.

Lawn Envy Projects

Lawn Envy

Landscape, retaining wall, steps and driveway

Manzer's Landscape Design & Development

Residential 4

Greenmark Environmental

Green Design

ZDA Inc.

Bluestone Walkway and Cobble Curbing

Evergreen Hardscapes

La Canada, CA Residence

Angelus Paving Stones

Ryan Beck Photography

A stone pier and stone apron adds formality

Joan Rothenbucher Landscape Design

Landscape Renovation

Wantland Ink Landscape Architecture, PLLC

2012 ALE: Mac's Country Estate

Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association

Holly Days Nursery & Landscapes http://hollydaysnursery.com/ 2012 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner Category: Residential $60,000 & Over Award Level: Honorable Mention Photo Credit: Holly Days Nursery & Landscapes

Tiered wall

Landscape Renovations, Inc.

Mesabi Fieldstone offers the perfect natural stone for a tiered retaining wall and is softened by a series of plantings.

San Marco Colonial

Helix Green Designs

Horsetail reed grass in gravel aggregate

Traditional Driveway 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.