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Small Traditional Garden Ideas and Designs

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Green Tree Garden Design LtdGreen Tree Garden Design Ltd
The rear border is quite shady, and has been planted with a selection of structural evergreens and ferns to provide an attractive backdrop to the rest of the planting. Spring bulbs have been planted to provide colour (white!) early in the year. The Acer palmatum was originally planted much closer to the Yew hedge, so we decided to move it (very carefully), and it seems to be thriving in its' new position.
Formal Roots
Formal Roots
Carolina Landscape, Inc.Carolina Landscape, Inc.
Natural Stone Mountain Landscape
Natural Stone Mountain Landscape
Terry T. King Landscape ArchitectureTerry T. King Landscape Architecture
Natural Stone Mountain Landscape
Natural Stone Mountain Landscape
Terry T. King Landscape ArchitectureTerry T. King Landscape Architecture
Garden Path
Garden Path
Barker Evans Landscape ArchitectureBarker Evans Landscape Architecture
Ron Capek
Day Residence
Day Residence
Nathan Wright Landscape DesignNathan Wright Landscape Design
Water Features
Water Features
Landscape Solutions & MaintenanceLandscape Solutions & Maintenance
Water Container, Pea stone Pathway, English Garden
Front Rockery
Front Rockery
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
Stone steps provide a fun route up the hill for the kids Stonework by Emerald Stone Masonry Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Photo by Amy Whitworth
West London Courtyard
West London Courtyard
Karen Rogers at KR Garden DesignKaren Rogers at KR Garden Design
Walpole Garden, Chiswick Photography by Caroline Mardon - www.carolinemardon.com
Stonemanse
Stonemanse
ADRIAN SMITH - Landscape ArchitectureADRIAN SMITH - Landscape Architecture
Steel Entry Gate with Stone Columns
Secret retreat garden
Secret retreat garden
1 to One Garden Design1 to One Garden Design
The garden was a mess when I arrived to redesign it. Neglected chaos and an elderly couple who wanted a peaceful,place to relax in.
Small Frontyard
Small Frontyard
Arbordale LandscapingArbordale Landscaping
Cedar gate with arbour entrance to the backyard. Cobblestone curbing defines the plant beds. Perennial garden on the left gets full sunlight, and is a great spot for flowering perennials.
Traditional Cerritos Front Yard
Traditional Cerritos Front Yard
California Landscape ConstructionCalifornia Landscape Construction
Garden For Flowers and Vegetables
Garden For Flowers and Vegetables
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
---Landscape Design and Photography by: Marco Romani, RLA. ---Construction/Installation by: www.thearrowshop.com
Pondless Waterfalls, Monroe County, Rochester NY, Water Features NY, Pond Less
Pondless Waterfalls, Monroe County, Rochester NY, Water Features NY, Pond Less
Acorn Ponds & WaterfallsAcorn Ponds & Waterfalls
Pondless Waterfalls, Monroe County, Rochester NY, Water Features NY, Pond Less Visit our website http://www.acornponds.com and give us a call 585.442.6373. Check out these stunning Aquascape Pondless Waterfalls in Brighton NY Designed for this Outdoor Garden Room by Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls, Certified Aquascape Contractor since 2004, Pond Designer, Landscape Designer of Rochester NY 585-442-6373. This Backyard Outdoor Room included a Paver Patio Design and Installation, Pillars with Sitting Wall, LED Landscape Lighting, Low Maintenance Plantings, Aquascape Pondless Waterfalls and Stream. The Patio was pitched to capture and store the Rainwater in the Pondless Waterfall Basin. Sign up for your personal design consultation here: http://www.acornponds.com/contact-us.html The homeowner hardly ever need to even add water! The LED Landscape Lighting adds hours of enjoyment and so economical to run, To learn more about this incredible Backyard Transformation please click here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/acorn-landscaping-landscape-designlightingbackyard-water-gardens/backyard-waterfalls-water-feature-paver-patio-landscaping-landscape-design-brigh/421691824534612 To learn more about Lighting Ideas, please click here: http://www.acornponds.com/led-lighting.html Click here for a free Magazine all about Ponds and Water Features: http://flip.it/gsrNN Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls 585.442.6373 http://www.acornponds.com
Difelice
Difelice
Renovations Landscaping, inc.Renovations Landscaping, inc.
These plants create an inviting and colorful entrance into this drive. -Dan Farley
Secluded Beechwood Courtyard
Secluded Beechwood Courtyard
Cording Landscape DesignCording Landscape Design
Alan & Linda Detrick Photography Irregular bluestone walkway. Natural boulders used to create sandbox - can easily be transformed into a rock garden when the children are grown.
Pergola/Arbor/Screen
Pergola/Arbor/Screen
Forest Fence & Deck Company Ltd.Forest Fence & Deck Company Ltd.
Creating Privacy
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Sample work
Sample work
Cutting Edge Landscape DesignCutting Edge Landscape Design

Small 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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