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Traditional Private Garden Ideas and Designs

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Wellesley Family Garden
Wellesley Family Garden
Inge Daniels Design LLCInge Daniels Design LLC
We designed this lovely, private dining area with custom wood-slat screens and a concrete kitchen complete with seating, grilling, counters and wood storage.
Sidewalk/front fence and gate
Sidewalk/front fence and gate
Dorthy Pautz Landscape ArchitectDorthy Pautz Landscape Architect
The design for the new custom stepped redwood fence and gate incorporated a narrow trellis top for Akebia vines. The horizontal slats are expressed with a modern reveal but there are no gaps, for privacy. The topiary trees are Majestic Beauty Hawthorns, which will quickly bulk up in height and spread and create even more privacy from neighboring houses. The narrow sidewalk planter has Liriope, Biokovo Geraniums and Ajuga
Traditional Landscape with Patio, Water Feature
Traditional Landscape with Patio, Water Feature
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Concrete stepping stones meander their way thought a private, densely planted garden area. Accents like a wooden bridge over the dry creek bed, a seating bench, and container planting bring this area to life.
Arlington Landscape project
Arlington Landscape project
Boss Landscape DesignBoss Landscape Design
Seattle Cottage
Seattle Cottage
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
pervious paver pathway leads to patio past purple perennials
vue d'ensemble de la cour jardin de l'entrée
vue d'ensemble de la cour jardin de l'entrée
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
jardin de style art&craft
Wallingford Small Space Art Garden
Wallingford Small Space Art Garden
Kim Rooney DesignKim Rooney Design
Landscape by Kim Rooney
Decorative Yard Solution
Decorative Yard Solution
Baldi Gardens, Inc.Baldi Gardens, Inc.
A great solution to those unsightly yard issues that we all have. This is a pebble and carpentry combo designed to decoratively "hide" your AC unit while adding to the overall landscape appeal.
Front and Backyard
Front and Backyard
Bay Scenery, Inc.Bay Scenery, Inc.
New Fence
Trellis & Vine
Trellis & Vine
UserUser
Denny-Blaine Outdoor Revival
Denny-Blaine Outdoor Revival
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Espalier trees add order and interest along the fence by the newly lowered parking pad. Photo by Meghan Montgomery.
Seattle Cottage
Seattle Cottage
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
Landscape Lighting Design Elkhorn, Nebraska
Landscape Lighting Design Elkhorn, Nebraska
McKay Landscape LightingMcKay Landscape Lighting
The property has newer trees and mature trees along a creek in the backyard. The beautiful annuals on the berms add undulation in the landscape. Jerry McKay, owner and lighting designer at McKay Landscape Lighting says, "We have light shining down from the mature trees to moonlight the garden area and hostas, we also up lit some select mature trees." Learn more about the design: https://www.mckaylighting.com/blog/landscape-lighting-design-elkhorn-home-with-pond-waterfall-feature
Ann Arbor Estate Project: Outdoor Living
Ann Arbor Estate Project: Outdoor Living
Zaremba & CompanyZaremba & Company
Designed in close collaboration with the owners, the patio layout complements the residence and frames views of the picturesque forest. Large specimen boxwoods and mossy boulders anchor the space, and young trees frame paths that run parallel to the forest’s edge. A raised lawn visually distinguishes the living space from the forest. The use of materials such as natural concrete and reclaimed stone creates an earthy feel while ensuring clean functionality. Photo by John Carlson.
Old Town Brunswick, Historic Renovation
Old Town Brunswick, Historic Renovation
Charles W Day DesignCharles W Day Design
The privacy fence creates a quite getaway at the screened porch, also hiding the air units.
6' Tall Cedar "Oklahoma" Privacy with Scalloped Diagonal Lattice Topper
6' Tall Cedar "Oklahoma" Privacy with Scalloped Diagonal Lattice Topper
Fence Appeal, LLCFence Appeal, LLC
6' Tall Cedar "Oklahoma" Privacy Fence with Scalloped Lattice Top with Pressure treated Posts and Hanover Post Caps.
Privacy Between Homes
Privacy Between Homes
Pryor's NurseryPryor's Nursery
Highlights
Highlights
Blue Hibiscus GardensBlue Hibiscus Gardens
Our Work
Our Work
Summer Sun LandscapeSummer Sun Landscape
Ravenna Bungalow
Ravenna Bungalow
Hayes Landscape Design ServicesHayes Landscape Design Services

Traditional Private 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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