SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

The inviting fire draws you through the garden. Surrounds Inc.

This intimate, interconnected landscape gives these homeowners three spaces that make being outside a joy. Low stucco walls create a courtyard near the front door that has as unique sense of privacy, making it a great place to pause and view the pond below. Under the deck the stucco walls wrap around a patio, creating a perfect place for a cool refuge from hot summer days. A custom-made fountain is integrated into the wall, a bed of lush flowers is woven into the bluestone, and a view to the surrounding landscape is framed by the posts of the deck above. The rear patio is made of large bluestone pieces. Grassy seams between the stone soften the hard surface. Towering evergreens create privacy, drifts of colorful perennials surround the seat walls, and clumps of Aspen trees define the entrance to this enchanting outdoor room.

Ranch Ridge Retreat

Providence Design

Photography: Rett Peek

Waterfall Into Pool

Big Rock Landscaping

A waterfall into a pool adds fun and ambiance, making this one of our favorite additions to any pool.

Traditional Landscape

Backyard Carved From Stone

a Blade of Grass

Photo by Pete Cadieux

Elbow Valley

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

We poured stamped concrete for all patios as well as the driveway and side courtyard of this project. We set pilings 6' deep prior to pouring so we could build this outdoor gas fireplace and clad it to match the house with stucco and brick. Notice the decorative pergola above to visually tie in the fireplace to the upper deck.

Luxurious Oasis

Prime Realty

Historic Evanston Retreat

Greenwise Organic Lawn Care and Landscape Design

Bluestone paths traverse the property, unifying outdoor rooms and directing flow from one space to the next. Photo: Linda Oyama Bryan

Beaverbrook Ave

ROYAL Decks and Landscapes

Cottage style gazebo with fireplace and gardens

St. Helena rural contemporary

ROCHE+ROCHE Landscape Architecture

Marion Brenner Photography

Design / Build Gallery | Randolph W. Graves, ASLA

Martinson's Garden Works

Verde River Madison

Creative Environments

Best Project Shots

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

Phil Steinhauer

Moraga Happy Place Garden

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

We first installed this Garden 18 years ago, this is a fairly Minor refresh and upgrade but it came out amazingly. We updated the garden with a new DCS Grill, New lighting Power washing, pond cleaning and a few new plants. It is a great example of good landscaping should last many years -if properly maintained.

Lindfield

sticks and stones Landscape Design

Photo by Brigid Arnott Pots and stone cladding supplied by Gather Co Furniture by Eco Outdoor Plants supplied by Exotic Nurseries

Pelham Place

Jo Cowen Architects

Charming Outdoor Kitchen and Lounge

Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape

Raised patio with an outdoor living room and kitchen

Custom Outdoor Kitchen

Stone Worthy

Relaxing city refuge

City Garden Company

Traditional Garden Design Ideas with with Fireplace

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.