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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
Landscapes
Landscapes
MayCreek LandscapingMayCreek Landscaping
Curb Appeal
Curb Appeal
Crescent Hill Home Staging & Design LLCCrescent Hill Home Staging & Design LLC
In-Town Backyard
In-Town Backyard
authenTEAK Outdoor LivingauthenTEAK Outdoor Living
This beautiful outdoor space in Atlanta's Virginia Highland neighborhood was designed by Land Plus Associates and constructed by Okun Tech. Outdoor kitchen featuring Kingsley-Bate Valhalla table and Sag Harbor chairs. Appliances by Lynx.
Solebury Garden
Solebury Garden
JWS Land, LLCJWS Land, LLC
Our Projects
Our Projects
CHRISTIE DUSTMAN & COMPANY INC.CHRISTIE DUSTMAN & COMPANY INC.
A lovely painted home that needed a new front garden to match. Spring lights up this garden with bulbs and perennials selected to compliment and match the paint colors of the house. The bluestone pathway winds around the house to the encased in colorful splendor.
NYC Brownstone Backyard
NYC Brownstone Backyard
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Renovation of a NY City brownstone backyard patio. Shade conditions. New blue stone pavers added protecting existing tree roots. Large tree romoval.
Roseville
Roseville
Landscape and Waterfall CreationsLandscape and Waterfall Creations
California Ranch - Patio off of Den
California Ranch - Patio off of Den
Donna Livingston DesignDonna Livingston Design
This home was a love affair as it was a light filled 1956 house that needed a complete face lift. I literally took it down to the studs. I raised the ceilings and added a new master suite wing, and added onto the entry with new doors and windows. It had the potential to be a beauty with its lush greenery and private setting.
Outdoor Structures
Outdoor Structures
Ettore Masonry Inc.Ettore Masonry Inc.
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwestjardin
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwestjardin
Lore PattersonLore Patterson
Ivy covered potting shed, Bainbridge island Garden | Lore Patterson
Small Front Entryway Landscape
Small Front Entryway Landscape
Bluethumb LandscapeBluethumb Landscape
Small Landscape near front entryway to create an inviting passageway to your front door, also adds to your curb appeal. Bull rock placed instead of mulch for a even more appealing look.
Natural Stone Mountain Landscape
Natural Stone Mountain Landscape
Terry T. King Landscape ArchitectureTerry T. King Landscape Architecture
Sudbury Residence
Sudbury Residence
Ahronian Landscape and DesignAhronian Landscape and Design
Carlisle, MA Residence
Carlisle, MA Residence
Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.
Kalorama DC Courtyard Garden
Kalorama DC Courtyard Garden
Molly Scott Exteriors, LLCMolly Scott Exteriors, LLC
The elegant curved staircase provides access to the garden from the upper level living room space. The existing Climbing Hydrangea was carefully preserved during construction and will quickly soften the brick walls. Photographs by Molly Scott, RLA Landscape and Hardscape installation by John Shorb Landscaping, Inc. Home renovation and garage repairs by Smith, Thomas and Smith, Inc.

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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