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Antique Barnboard Oak Flooring
Antique Barnboard Oak Flooring
Appalachian WoodsAppalachian Woods
Tustin California Native/Friendly Front Yard
Tustin California Native/Friendly Front Yard
creations landscape designscreations landscape designs
This front yard is a mixture of California native plants, California friendly plants, permeable decomposed granite paving with brick inlay and other sustainable touches. There is also 3 different seating areas, a bird bath, fountain and boulders for texture. You can read about this projects demo, install and watch an updated video here http://tinyurl.com/7f26wqk
Summer Annuals
Summer Annuals
Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.
Summer arrangements of cordyline, angelonia, coleus, petunias, lantana, and purple sweet potato vine.
Front yard re design
Front yard re design
Legacy Landscape Design, LLCLegacy Landscape Design, LLC
This was a big new home on a small lot in Marietta, GA. There was a sewer easement in the back yard, which forced us to install the pool along the side of the back yard. This freed the back yard up for terracing and a custom water feature. The owner loved the Pacific NW, so we designed in as many conifers and big boulders as we felt comfortable growing here in GA. I loved all the movement and flowing bed lines. I also liked how accessible the upper yard and pool were to the deck and porch. Mark Schisler, Legacy Landscape Design, LLC
Bartholomew Residence
Bartholomew Residence
Urban LandscapeUrban Landscape
Project Four
Project Four
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
This is a photograph of the Oklahoma stone patio with steel arbor and hot tub
Tarzana Remodel Project Plantings
Tarzana Remodel Project Plantings
Bragar LandscapingBragar Landscaping
Pergolas and Arbors
Pergolas and Arbors
Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.
These Landscape Architectural elements were designed and installed by Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc. Great Oaks used pergolas and arbors to accent the patio's, sitting areas, and outdoor living spaces.
Antique Fountain
Antique Fountain
Paul Maue Associates Landscape ArchitectsPaul Maue Associates Landscape Architects
This antique boy and goose fountain is surrounded by a European Hornbeam hedge at the edge of an arrival courtyard. During the Summer annual and tropical planters are placed in and around this feature to help animate it.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Courtenay Avenue
Courtenay Avenue
Lynne Marcus Garden & Landscape DesignLynne Marcus Garden & Landscape Design
Jacek Wac & Matthew Gilbert
Traditional White Vinyl Fence
Traditional White Vinyl Fence
LA FENCE CRAFTLA FENCE CRAFT
Rear Yard-Enhanced Retaining Wall/Steps
Rear Yard-Enhanced Retaining Wall/Steps
ChaletChalet
Mica Foothills
Mica Foothills
Coppercreek LandscapingCoppercreek Landscaping
Perched on a hillside on the edge of the Palouse, these homeowners wanted a backyard that took advantage of the stellar views across the surrounding farmland. Masonry retaining walls match the brick of the house, while the landscaping complements the vistas below. The water feature has multiple falls that cascade into a deep wading pool below. The concrete patio is cantilevered over the water for a seamless transition. Across the top pool, boulder stepping stones continue the path to the upper patio.
Vignettes
Vignettes
Sigrid Morgan Landscape Architecture LLCSigrid Morgan Landscape Architecture LLC
Chelsea House Reinvention
Chelsea House Reinvention
buildburo Ltdbuildburo Ltd
Remodelling the garden to incorporate different levels allowed us to create a living wall of steps, creating the illusion of depth from inside the house
Stone Retaining Wall and Planter
Stone Retaining Wall and Planter
MTM Masonry and ChimneyMTM Masonry and Chimney
Burlington Retreat
Burlington Retreat
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Outdoor Living in NW Portland
Outdoor Living in NW Portland
Harmony Design NorthwestHarmony Design Northwest
This large paver patio was designed for a large family who likes to entertain. We replaced the old concrete patio and unused landscape beds with a larger paver patio framed by an elegant retaining wall. The rarely used hot tub was integrated in the patio, framed by custom stained wood walls for privacy. As an extra bonus we incorporated raised vegetable beds along the hot tub wall to take advantage of sun and vertical growing space.
Bryn Mawr, PA - Meadow Design/Install
Bryn Mawr, PA - Meadow Design/Install
Refugia Landscape Design/BuildRefugia Landscape Design/Build
We maintained lawn to create hidden walkways and structure without losing the privacy afforded by the meadow from the roadside.

Large Traditional Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed traditional garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a traditional front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your traditional front garden design.

How should I design my traditional back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a traditional garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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