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Covered Patio
Covered Patio
Greenleaf Design Build RemodelGreenleaf Design Build Remodel
Adam Pitchie
Upper Terrace
Upper Terrace
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
A grand staircase leads to the formal upper terrace.
Vernon Hills Residence Entry Garden
Vernon Hills Residence Entry Garden
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Design & Photography by: Marco Romani, RLA
Brookline Brownstone
Brookline Brownstone
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
A bluestone border delineates the formal lawn, which serves as a transition space within the landscape.
Small Spaces
Small Spaces
Maria Hickey & Associates LandscapesMaria Hickey & Associates Landscapes
House of Light: Chevy Chase, Maryland Home inspired by Hugh Newell Jacobsen
House of Light: Chevy Chase, Maryland Home inspired by Hugh Newell Jacobsen
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Featured in Home & Design Magazine, this Chevy Chase home was inspired by Hugh Newell Jacobsen and built/designed by Anthony Wilder's team of architects and designers.
Seating Area
Seating Area
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
The seating area provides an excellent view of the upper terrace.
Backyard Basketball and Roller Hockey Court in Bedford
Backyard Basketball and Roller Hockey Court in Bedford
Sport Court of MassachusettsSport Court of Massachusetts
Bedford Custom Backyard Basketball and Roller Hockey Court with rebounder and lighting
The Junction - Front Yard Urban Upgrade
The Junction - Front Yard Urban Upgrade
Infinite Possibilities Landscape & DesignInfinite Possibilities Landscape & Design
Medicinal Herb Spiral
Medicinal Herb Spiral
Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Front Garden, Courtyard and Patio
Front Garden, Courtyard and Patio
Picture This LandscapePicture This Landscape
Original Endless Pools®
Original Endless Pools®
Endless PoolsEndless Pools
In a compact yard, the Endless Pool leaves space to spare! With its fully adjustable swim current, the Endless Pool lets you swim in place. Also great for aquatic exercise and family fun, the Endless Pool conserves space (and resources) so you can enjoy big-pool functionality in one easy-to-maintain installation. This Endless Pool in Austin, Texas, also functions as a reflecting pool -- on a cloudy day, you can enjoy a meditative place to unwind in peace and comfort.
Narrow Sausalito, CA Landscape Transformed For Outdoor Enjoyment & Usable Space
Narrow Sausalito, CA Landscape Transformed For Outdoor Enjoyment & Usable Space
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
A cleaned up pathway with concrete pavers and Mexican pebbles transform this landscape update. To gain more usable space in this narrow landscape and update the hardscaping and overgrown garden, my design reconfigured the pathway with poured-in-place concrete pavers accented by Mexican pebbles and a stunning variety of succulents and other site-appropriate plantings that thrive in shade and part sun. We removed the tree to create a patio area large enough to fit a table and chairs for a small group. Non-invasive/clumping Bamboo was added to help screen the patio and provide privacy. Other shade to part-shade plants were included that provide a variety of textures and colors throughout the seasons. Low-voltage lighting was installed for safety and ambiance. Design and Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Ponds With Waterfalls
Ponds With Waterfalls
Action Water Gardens IncAction Water Gardens Inc
Attached Kitchen Garden
Attached Kitchen Garden
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
The compact vegetable garden has a stone floor and is contiguous with the patio so no shoes are necessary. Photo: Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Marion and John's Garden Design
Marion and John's Garden Design
Good Gardens LLCGood Gardens LLC
Small Spaces
Small Spaces
Maria Hickey & Associates LandscapesMaria Hickey & Associates Landscapes
small space Small budget Thornless roses!!
A Gardener's Garden: The Gardens at Soul Safari™
A Gardener's Garden: The Gardens at Soul Safari™
Brett Maloney Landscapes, LLCBrett Maloney Landscapes, LLC
Copper, hand hammered "cat" weathervane at Soul Safari™. This weather vane is mounted atop the "bean gazebo" adjacent to Kitty's chicken coop and has preformed very well for nearly 30 years with no care or maintenance. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.
Garden Boarder
Garden Boarder
Native GardeningNative Gardening

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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