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Backyard Carved From Stone
Backyard Carved From Stone
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Photo by Pete Cadieux
Outdoor Living Room & Hot Tub | Backyard for a Fun-Loving Family
Outdoor Living Room & Hot Tub | Backyard for a Fun-Loving Family
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Connected to the walk-out basement, this paver patio living room and spa is the perfect place to unwind. Sinking the hot tub into the ground improves access, flow, and sight lines. Phantom screens can be pulled down to keep out mosquitos and flies. Look out at the verdant evergreens, or draw the curtains for more privacy.
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.
Port Moody Condo - Aluminum Picket Fence Build
Port Moody Condo - Aluminum Picket Fence Build
Premium Fence CompanyPremium Fence Company
Windemere front garden modern update
Windemere front garden modern update
Spring Greenworks LLCSpring Greenworks LLC
Backyard Resort - Livingston, NJ
Backyard Resort - Livingston, NJ
CLC Landscape DesignCLC Landscape Design
These Essex County, NJ homeowners contacted us to design and install a resort-like outdoor living space in their backyard. Their wishlist included an in-ground swimming pool, a pavilion, an outdoor kitchen, beautiful flowers, and a large flat area for a swing set and space for their children to play. At the initial meeting, they fell in love with photos of a project we did in their neighborhood which featured a pavilion aligned with the center axis of a rectangular swimming pool. With that as a starting point, we completed the design by installing an outdoor kitchen near the pavilion with a large patio space to accommodate a dining area. This project features The Hampton, one of the most popular pools over the past few years. It is surrounded by a patio built using Techo-Bloc Blu60 pavers. The luxurious pavilion includes a gas-powered outdoor fireplace with a TV mounted on it. With an outdoor kitchen featuring multiple burners, a wine refrigerator, and tons of counter space, there is no need to run back and forth between the kitchen and the patio.
Native Meadow
Native Meadow
Holmes Fine GardensHolmes Fine Gardens
This native meadow planted in the sunny front yard of a residential property provides low-maintenance aesthetic beauty with an ever-evolving natural landscape that changes from season to season providing a crucial habitat for a myriad of insects from bees and beetles to grasshoppers and butterflies, which in turn support many small animals and birds
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.
Pergola, Dining, & Pilates Studio
Pergola, Dining, & Pilates Studio
Weeds Garden Design Build LLCWeeds Garden Design Build LLC
Pergola and deck next to prefab shed by Studio Shed, along with outdoor kitchen and custom built steel veggie beds.. This was a great little design-build project for some great clients! We oversaw the construction of the shed, designed and built the pergola, deck, outdoor kitchen, water feature, flagstone patio, as well as installing the plants, irrigation and landscape lighting. So pretty at night!
Backyard Carved From Stone
Backyard Carved From Stone
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Photo by Pete Cadieux
Oceanfront in Cape Elizabeth Maine
Oceanfront in Cape Elizabeth Maine
Ted Carter Inspired LandscapesTed Carter Inspired Landscapes
We added this maple tree variety called Acer Ginnala "Ruby Slippers" to the front of the home.
Patio Overview
Patio Overview
LandArtLandArt
Overview of Credit Valley random flagstone patio, natural gas fire feature, natural stepping stones, and surrounding gardens.
Front Yard Courtyard
Front Yard Courtyard
Amy Malter Landscape DesignAmy Malter Landscape Design
A walkway designed to update a 1960 ranch home. The jury to the front door takes you from wide to narrow to ending at an outdoor seating area by the door. A mixture of four season plants keep this yard interesting all year round.
Garden Restoration
Garden Restoration
Wilber & KingWilber & King
Photography by Stacy Bass
2017 Cleveland Homearama Model
2017 Cleveland Homearama Model
Otero Signature HomesOtero Signature Homes
Modern Materials Create Inviting Entry
Modern Materials Create Inviting Entry
Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.
This 2017 Northern Colorado Parade of Homes entry has a walk out basement with a large patio to enjoy mountain views.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Landscape Renovations, Inc.Landscape Renovations, Inc.
Courtyard
Courtyard
DREAMSCAPES Landscape and DesignDREAMSCAPES Landscape and Design
Gate Entrance
Gate Entrance
Custom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLCCustom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLC
Tahoe Mountain Living
Tahoe Mountain Living
Christine Karnofsky Garden Design & ConsultingChristine Karnofsky Garden Design & Consulting
Water feature reflecting natural mountain stream with perennial plantings

Premium 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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