Clifton E. Gurley III

A complete and eclectic rear garden renovation with a creative blend of formal and natural elements. Formal lawn panel and rose garden, craftsman style wood deck and trellis, homages to Goldsworthy and Stonehenge with large boulders and a large stone cairn, several water features, a Japanese Torii gate, rock walls and steps, vegetables and herbs in containers and a new parking area paved with permeable pavers that feed an underground storage area that in turns irrigates the garden. All this blends into a diverse but cohesive garden. Designed by Charles W Bowers, Built by Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc. © Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc./Charles W. Bowers

Orchard lake Residence

McIntosh Poris Associates

Justin Maconochie

Rose Garden

Design Focus International

Native Landscapes

PETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLC

Pollinator Pathway Project in Pound Ridge. When we started it was a steep grassy slope and it was challenging to grow grass on the slope. We immediately designed a pollinator perennials garden. Designer:: Peter Atkins. Peter Atkins and Associates. LLC.

Castle Rock Pool Area

Browne and Associates Custom Landscapes

Castle Rock Pool Area - Constructed 2019/2020. Belgard Paver Pool Deck (Lafitt Rustic Slab, Color: Rio) with Grey Cast Concrete Wall Cap and Coping. Pool House 14' x 27' Design: Ben Browne

Blackheath

Emma Whitten Garden Design & Implementation

European Inspired Estate, Montecito, CA

Leyva & Wilde, Inc.

Redmond Estate

Reynolds Landscape LLC

A natural rock pathway winds around a beautiful garden outcrop providing lawn access to driveway and parking. Redmond, WA.

Walkways

Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.

Our Garden- 22nd August 2014

Audenza

We always like to show a little bit of 'behind the scenes' from MiaFleur, so you can get a feel for the family behind the brand. This is the timeline of our garden evolution! As we're sure yours is, our home and garden is our sanctuary and we spend many hours planting, faffing, and rearranging! Would love to know what you think :-)

Classique Jardin

Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June

Van Zelst Inc

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

Water Mill Residence

Araiys Design L.A., P.C.

Dominion - Privada Yesa

CKC Custom Homes

Jason Roberts

Entry Drive Planting

LWB Design Landscape Architecture

Honey locust trees (4" caliper at install) line the driveway towards the estate entrance. A planting of evergreen/ornamental trees & shrubs at the left corner filter direct views of the main house from the public road. In the background, stone piers and a wooden enclosure hide the refuse dumpster.

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.

Freeform Retaining Wall

Krugel Cobbles, Inc.

Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan

Downtown Kitchener

Heritage Stoneworks Ltd.

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

Project Three

Pearson Landscape Services

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.