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Basketball Court with Tennis Hit board in Wellesley
Basketball Court with Tennis Hit board in Wellesley
Sport Court of MassachusettsSport Court of Massachusetts
Wellesley Custom Backyard Basketball Court with Tennis Hitboard
Garden Gazebo Winchmore Hill
Garden Gazebo Winchmore Hill
Sublime GardensSublime Gardens
Magnolia Rooftop Kitchen Garden
Magnolia Rooftop Kitchen Garden
Seattle Urban Farm CompanySeattle Urban Farm Company
Built on top of an existing garage, this rooftop kitchen garden maximizes unused space, receives full sun and has a great view of Puget Sound! The garage was retrofitted to sustain the weight loads of the soil and water and wood. Modeled after the French potager, this garden was designed to mirror the Mediterranean style of the house and tie into the lush surrounding landscape. Hilary Dahl
Residential Work
Residential Work
Boone's LandscapingBoone's Landscaping
Old Short Hills Estate
Old Short Hills Estate
Cording Landscape DesignCording Landscape Design
Photography by : Marisa Pellegrini
Westie World
Westie World
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
Westies at play in their garden!
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
Urban Front Yard Re-Landscape
Urban Front Yard Re-Landscape
Landscape ConnectionLandscape Connection
Sustainable Urban Denver Colorado front yard transformation 1 year after landscape re-design.
Vashon Garden
Vashon Garden
Scott Mantz Associates, IncScott Mantz Associates, Inc
raised planters are lined with a heavy duty pool liner to separate the soils from the cedar boxes.
New picket fence and gates
New picket fence and gates
Tim Andersen ArchitectTim Andersen Architect
New 36" high clear red cedar fence and posts are a custom design. The wood was so beautiful we couldn't paint it. We pre-stained each piece with one coat of Cabot's oil base "white" semi-transparent stain. Corner posts are 1 x 8 cedar over a 4 x 4 post. Caps are one-piece and peaked to drain.
Misc. Projects
Misc. Projects
Studio 342 Landscape ArchitectureStudio 342 Landscape Architecture
Kid's Playhouse Remodel
Kid's Playhouse Remodel
Lord DesignLord Design
The playhouse was moved to this location to make way for a future addition to the main house which gave it the perfect placement to look over the pool and the patio. Lucky kids! Remodel by BC Custom Homes Steve Eltinge, Eltinge Photograhy
Wellesley Cottage Garden
Wellesley Cottage Garden
Nilsen Landscape Design, LLCNilsen Landscape Design, LLC
Low evergreen shrubs along the front foundation provide year round interest.
Dorset Courtyard Garden
Dorset Courtyard Garden
Fi Boyle Garden DesignFi Boyle Garden Design
View down the side path past the house from the courtyard garden down to the rear garden.
Scarsdale Tudor
Scarsdale Tudor
Design Farm GroupDesign Farm Group
Dry laid retaining wall made up of a mix of both granite and natural fieldstone supported by interior mortar. Perennial plantings supported by a custom stained farm style fence providing a privacy screen for this residents side yard.
Potager
Potager
Catherine Rawnsley Garden DesignCatherine Rawnsley Garden Design
Luscious lavender
Basalt Water Fountain
Basalt Water Fountain
Eileen G DesignsEileen G Designs
Small, Charming & Colorful Front Yard Makeover
Small, Charming & Colorful Front Yard Makeover
Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLAHome & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA
Fountain in front of bay window is welcoming focal point accented by boxwood cones. Golden acorus grass adds color and texture year round. Annual bed is planted in warm months with lantana which attracts butterflies & pollinators. Perennial black eyed susan adds extra color in late summer. Extra texture is added via autumn ferns hugging porch which is a shady spot. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.
Houston Heights
Houston Heights
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
English Garden
English Garden
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
The back door is framed with climbing roses while lavender greets you at the fountain. Photo by Amy Whitworth; Design by Plan-it Earth Design; Installation by homeowner

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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