National Style Sandy Colorful Water Wise Front Yard

Rick Laughlin, APLD

Garden walkway connecting the house, pool and tennis court area. Gravel walk way and lush greenery provide a serene and relaxing environment as one moves between different spaces on the property. Photo by Heatley

Bluebird Lacecap Hydrangea

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I believe this is the Bluebird cultivar of Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata 'Bluebird')

Creating enclosure and shade with Landscaping in your front yard

Smalls Landscaping

Enjoy this picture taken a year after installation. Notice the growth & fullness of the landscaping. A mix of landscaping helps create color and interest throughout all four seasons.

Just a Fabulous Place to call Home

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

After reconfiguring the drive, our team re-aligned the secondary walk toward the family parking area. Massed woody plants, perennials, and groundcover downplay the secondary entry from visitors, and are repeated around the property to create a consistent planting plan.

Tranquil Escapes

Rocco Fiore & Sons, Inc

Extensive drain lines and inlets were provided below the boxwood and rose garden to intercept water from the neighboring properties. The meandering bluestone chip pathway is edged with steel and bordered with loosely hand-pruned Boxwood ‘Green Velvet,’ Knock-out Roses, and Lavender. Norway Spruce provide a scenic backdrop.

Rose covered arbor

Derviss Design

A view threw the rose covered arbor to a lounging patio built into a grove of redwood trees.

Chatham, MA Oceanview Residence on Cape Cod

Kimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture

This Cape Cod cottage has a pea stone driveway with Cobblestone Edge and Lawn Center Strip that is bordered by an expansive lawn, Nikko Blue Hydrangea, Privet, Rhododendron and specimen trees.

Hillsdale Residence

ADRIAN SMITH - Landscape Architecture

Traditional Front Landscape - Germantown, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Front planting bed incorporating the lamp post. Salvia nemerosa 'May Night,' Hemerocallis 'Mary Todd,' and Monarda x 'Jacob Cline' along with other perennials, were used for their continuous bloom. Ornamental grasses, Picea abies 'Nidiformis', and Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo' provide structure and winter interest. Westhauser Photography

Planting Beds

NatureWorks Landscape Services, Inc.

Curved Garden Bed

James Martin Associates

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Front Entry Stonewall and Driveway

James Martin Associates

Request Free QuoteThe entire front was started from scratch with a redesign of the driveway with the challenge that the new design stayed within the village's allowable impervious restrictions. Photographs by Linda Oyama Bryan

Garden Gate

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Landscape Design. A smooth cedar entry gate and fence opens above a dimensional full color range bluestone path. The cross-lapped lattice fence topper repeats the shadow pattern created as downlight casts through the pergola’s rafters and purlins.

Webster, MA lake house

Sallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect

Webster, MA lake house. - Complete lakeside landscape renovation using boulders and ornamental grass plantings, New England fieldstone wall, granite steps, bluestone pathway and fire pit. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2008 Brian Hill

Fences & Gates - Traditional

California Deck Builders

Informal Backyard Landscaping, Winnetka, Illinois

Schmechtig Landscapes

Request Free Quote Informal Backyard Garden Design, Winnetka, Illinois using perennial plants to attract butterflies and a stone path leading to the home.

Overhead view of garden

Wilson Associates Garden Design

Re-design of small garden to create interest traditional style materials and planting areas to sit and enjoy garden. With screening and privacy from neighbours.

Residential Landscape Maintenance

Rosborough Partners Inc.

"Even in winter it shall be green in my heart." ~ Frederic Chopin (Photo by RStarovich)

Real Stone Artisan Triple Fountains

Blue Thumb

Triple Speckled Granite Fountain

Traditional Garden Design Ideas for Summer

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.