David Morello

Curb Style (Flat top)

Vince Ortega

Andrew Renn Design, Beautiful gardens of Melbourne Australia

Andrew Renn

Andrew Renn Design, Beautiful gardens of Melbourne Australia

Royal Crescent, Bath

Katherine Roper Landscape & Garden Design

Multi leveled border

Arcadia Gardens, LLC

A multi leveled retaining wall that wraps around the side yard creates a screen with pockets of color.

An Elegant Swimming Pool

Mosby Building Arts

An historic St. Louis home by architect Frederick Dunn has a refurbished yard designed in harmony with the clean lines of the home and grounds. A brick and metal staircase with retaining walls is the new approach to the re-graded rear yard with a heated pool, fountain and the choice of lounging on limestone or grass patio areas. Photo by Toby Weiss for Mosby Building Arts

Shingle Style Landscape Renovation

User

The raised yard is separated from the terrace area with a rugged fieldstone wall and stone steps. A Leonard

Stone Cottage Renovation

Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLC

New Orleans Estate

McDugald-Steele

Residential Design 5

Kendall O'Brien Landscape Architects

Orange County California Residential Landscape Design

Lee Ann Marienthal Gardens

Photo credit: Jeri Koegel

Spring Lake Front and Backyard Landscaping

Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.

Stone paver driveway and turf

Cottage Living

Your Space By Design

Front Yard with Slab Stone Steps

Elbow Valley

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

We added concrete edging for ease of maintenance between the expansive beds and the grass. There is no edging between the grass and the native grass however. The pergola over the spa ties in with the other decorative wood structures onsite.

Ranelagh Garden

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Urban Garden by Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Brookline Brownstone

a Blade of Grass

The formal rectangular lawn anchors the viewing garden, with colorful planting accents and the pergola as a focal point and sitting area.

Traditional Garden

Brookline Brownstone

a Blade of Grass

A bluestone border delineates the formal lawn, which serves as a transition space within the landscape.

Windsor Companies

The entire grounds of this Lake Minnetonka home was renovated as part of a major home remodel. The orientation of the entrance was improved to better align automobile traffic. The new permeable driveway is built of recycled clay bricks placed on gravel. The remainder of the front yard is organized by soft lawn spaces and large Birch trees. The entrance to the home is accentuated by masses of annual flowers that frame the bluestone steps. On the lake side of the home a secluded, private patio offers refuge from the more publicly viewed backyard. This project earned Windsor Companies a Grand Honor award and Judge's Choice by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. Photos by Paul Crosby.

Windsor Street Edinburgh

Westrak Ltd

Traditional Garden Design Ideas with with Lawn Edging

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.