Beautiful dry river bed with synthetic turf.

Georgetown Native Nook

Native Edge Landscape

River Rock Pathway

Landscapes by Terra

A mixture of hard edges with the river rock and soft accents with the greenery and mulch makes this landscape the best of both worlds.

Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit

Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.

Backyard Oasis

Wright Landscape Services Inc

River Rock strip surrounded by mulch garden with water feature. Low maintenance planting, with river stone to promote proper drainage. Wheelbarrow used as an outdoor feature for a visually appealing landscape.

Peterson Property

Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design

water features, bubbler, flagstone hardscaping, rock garden, outdoor seating, outdoor living space

Backyard Sanctuary of Balance & Style

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Nature Friendly Landscape

Landscaping

PLS Landscaping

Water Features

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Lake Geneva, WI Residence (A)

Van Zelst Inc

Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan

Drought Tolerant Lush Landscape

Treehouse Landscape Design

Design by Taryn Tree

Creek Bed Crossing

The Horticulture Consultant & Design

Low-water drycreek garden

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

River Landscaping

Big Rock Landscaping

Lining this front yard stream with flower beds and boulders gives the area a natural look as well as adds color and texture.

Curb Appeal

NS Landscapes

Concrete edging and low maintenance planting beds.

Creek Bed Crossing

The Horticulture Consultant & Design

Dry Riverbed/Drainage/Mossrock Accent Walls/Low Voltage Lighting

The Nelson Team

Another beautiful addition to this client's home, which includes a previous outdoor kitchen and putting green area. This project addressed two areas of need, First, we installed a dry riverbed in the back, down a slope, and just above the previously installed putting green. Water was an issue running down that side and into the driveway. We dug down and installed rock to catch and slow the water and direct it to the drive. The rock used tied into the rock we previously installed during the putting green project and only increased the beauty in the area. Lights were installed to the putting green area, so that night play is possible. We also added mossrock accent/edging walls to the beds in the front of the home for a clean look and to define the space

Secluded Seating Area

Landscapes by Terra

No backyard is complete without extra seating to enjoy some fresh air. This backyard allow the homeowner to enjoy all that nature has to offer.

Drought Tolerant Lush Landscape

Treehouse Landscape Design

Design by Taryn Tree

North London Town Garden Re-design

Tilia Garden Design

I planted mainly perennials with year round summer. The read of the garden is part shade so we planted up lots of shade loving plants with difference textures. The top of the garden is in full sun and is an explosion of colour with a colour palette of maroon, purple, pink, blue and contrasting yellow

Traditional Garden Design Ideas with River Rock

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.