Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June

Photo by Kirsten Gentry and Terra Jenkins for Van Zelst, Inc.

Fall arrangement of purple fountain grass, mums, and cabbage in Longshadow limestone planters surrounded by pumpkins and gourds. Hannah Goering Photography

A Creek Dream

Gurley's Azalea Garden

Clifton E. Gurley III

Sculpture in the Landscape

Janice Parker Landscape Architects

Granite bands quilt the lawn panel, hedged flower border beyond. Photo credit: Neil Landino

Entrance to a beautiful Hall

Kate Paterson Garden Design

Kate Paterson

Downtown Kitchener

Heritage Stoneworks Ltd.

Concrete driveway with grass strip up the middle leading to the double curved cedar gates into the rear yard.

Classic Country Residence

Cath Tonkin Interiors

a favourite garden and house view

Design/Build Residential Landscape Styles

Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.

Water Mill Residence

Araiys Design L.A., P.C.

A Garden for Every Season

Cottage Gardener, LTD

This project was designed and installed by Cottage Gardener, LTD. These photos highlight our effort to create seasonal interest throughout the entire year.

The Settings

Gardens for Living

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!

Williamsburg Colonial Garden Gate

Jeffrey Preuss Landscapes

Entrance Gate, Annual and Perennial beds lined in boxwood, classical urns

Manor Estate

M-Squared Contracting Inc.

This estate is a transitional home that blends traditional architectural elements with clean-lined furniture and modern finishes. The fine balance of curved and straight lines results in an uncomplicated design that is both comfortable and relaxing while still sophisticated and refined. The red-brick exterior façade showcases windows that assure plenty of light. Once inside, the foyer features a hexagonal wood pattern with marble inlays and brass borders which opens into a bright and spacious interior with sumptuous living spaces. The neutral silvery grey base colour palette is wonderfully punctuated by variations of bold blue, from powder to robin’s egg, marine and royal. The anything but understated kitchen makes a whimsical impression, featuring marble counters and backsplashes, cherry blossom mosaic tiling, powder blue custom cabinetry and metallic finishes of silver, brass, copper and rose gold. The opulent first-floor powder room with gold-tiled mosaic mural is a visual feast.

Blackheath

Emma Whitten Garden Design & Implementation

The Judge's House

Garden Mates LLC

Patent pending on these beautifully crafted, weathered Ipe raised planters!! Our staff carpenter designed them and constructed them on site with other crew members. We used washed pea stone for the paths. It is truely remarkable the amount of food that can be grown in a small amount of space.

Fountain Planters

SG Design

Tammyanne Matthew

French Park

Creative Landscapes Detroit LLC

Ground cover by other

Mill Waters, Still Waters - Surrey

Acres Wild

Romantic Country Garden, Surrey, UK

The Blue Garden

R. P. Marzilli & Company Landscape Contractor

Marianne Lee Photography Reed Hilderbrand Landscape Architects Parker Construction TheBlueGarden.org

Traditional Garden 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.