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Traditional Full Sun Garden Ideas and Designs

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East Village Roof Garden
East Village Roof Garden
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Photo: Bilyana Dimitrova
Front Ridge Residence
Front Ridge Residence
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
A rural hillside residence in Downeast Maine serves as a model for regenerating fragmented native plant communities and restoring damaged site systems. Sensible land management practices guide the homeowner’s efforts to rehabilitate expansive areas of mown lawn. Spaces carved from the landscape overlook stunning panoramic regional views, while new plantings define edges and thresholds. Brilliant seasonal drama is heightened along mown paths meandering through a rich tapestry of managed native meadow.
Garden for a Pisces
Garden for a Pisces
Big Picture LandscapesBig Picture Landscapes
Front yard borders
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
Purple thyme with lavender, pine, and blanket flower amid clumps of iris and ceanothus create the border for a round rock path leading to the beach, patio and fire pit. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State. Photo by Scott Lankford
Traditional Paver Front Walk - Germantown, WI
Traditional Paver Front Walk - Germantown, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The graceful curves of the front walk lead to a seating area at the halfway point. Landscape beds on both sides make the walkway more welcoming. Westhauser Photography
Vegetable Raised Beds in Oak
Vegetable Raised Beds in Oak
Luxury Garden DesignLuxury Garden Design
The Oak Raised Beds offer a unique feature: an oak beam, laid flat, which provides a comfortable spot to sit and enjoy the surrounding garden. It gives you the opportunity to take a brief pause and savour a cup of coffee while admiring your edible garden.
Privacy Between Homes
Privacy Between Homes
Pryor's NurseryPryor's Nursery
Full Property Experience - Kitchener, ON
Full Property Experience - Kitchener, ON
Soares Landscaping Inc.Soares Landscaping Inc.
1 Acre in Gilbert & A Complete Landscape Transformation - Lush Outdoor Living
1 Acre in Gilbert & A Complete Landscape Transformation - Lush Outdoor Living
Shearon Design CollectiveShearon Design Collective
1 Acre in Gilbert that needed a complete transformation from bad grass and desert plants to this lush dream home in prime Gilbert! Raised planters and hedges surrounding existing trees, new pavers, fire features - fireplace and fire pits, flower beds, new shrubs, trees, landscape lighting, sunken pool dining cabana, swim up bar, tennis court, soccer field, edible garden, iron trellis, private garden, and stunning paver entryways.
River Rock Pathway
River Rock Pathway
Landscapes by TerraLandscapes by Terra
A mixture of hard edges with the river rock and soft accents with the greenery and mulch makes this landscape the best of both worlds.
Watertown MA - Kitchen Remodel & Addition
Watertown MA - Kitchen Remodel & Addition
Rebel BuildersRebel Builders
Seattle Cottage
Seattle Cottage
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
A Cotswold garden in Stow on the Wold
A Cotswold garden in Stow on the Wold
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
The pathway to a traditional stone Cotswold house in Stow, this scheme has now matured & the yew domes are spectacular
Succulent pots
Succulent pots
Dorthy Pautz Landscape ArchitectDorthy Pautz Landscape Architect
three tiered succulent pots were designed for the upper deck corner
2020 NARI CotY Award Winning Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living
2020 NARI CotY Award Winning Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Mom's Design Build, Shakopee, Minnesota, 2020 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Landscape Design/ Outdoor Living $100,000 to $250,000
Fun in the Sun
Fun in the Sun
Hartman LandscapeHartman Landscape
Wild Wing Residence
Wild Wing Residence
Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.
Natural Stone Retaining Wall
Natural Stone Retaining Wall
Stein Construction and Landscape Inc.Stein Construction and Landscape Inc.
This is a work I did in Quincy MA, we took down a crumbling brick retaining wall and installed a 2-tier new england fieldstone wall with built in bluestone steps.
Cumberland Poolse Garden
Cumberland Poolse Garden
Larkspur DesignLarkspur Design
Yarmouth Entrance Garden
Country Club I
Country Club I
Blueline, Inc Landscape ContractorsBlueline, Inc Landscape Contractors

Traditional Full Sun 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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