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Traditional Side Garden Ideas and Designs

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Southcliff
Southcliff
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
Hillsdale Residence
Hillsdale Residence
ADRIAN SMITH - Landscape ArchitectureADRIAN SMITH - Landscape Architecture
The side entrance cuts through a planted hedgerow of deer resistant plants and allows a glimpse of the pool terrace on the hill beyond.
Pathways and gates
Pathways and gates
Rhonda Kieson DesignsRhonda Kieson Designs
The outdoor elements should be every bit as interesting as the home's interior design. This gateway is loaded with tiny yellow roses and is a welcome sight after a long winter season. The grass that lines the path is Liriope (Monkey grass). Small sprigs (6-8 leaves each) were planted 6" apart. It took a couple of growing seasons to obtain the look you see here. Mondo grass, which I have used in other areas of the country, seemed to have different attributes than Monkey grass. There are many different varieties of Liriope. Check with your local landscape expert to find what type will work best for you.
Camberly Natural Thin Stone Veneer Privacy Wall
Camberly Natural Thin Stone Veneer Privacy Wall
Quarry MillQuarry Mill
Camberly natural thin stone veneer from the Quarry Mill creates a beautiful privacy wall. Camberly is a natural quartzite veneer in the ledgestone style. The individual pieces of stone are unaltered expect for being sawn on the back with a diamond blade to create the thin stone veneer. The stones come in a unique range of heights; the smaller height stones come from the thinner layers of the quarry. Camberly is entirely seamface meaning it comes from the natural edges of the stone that were exposed to cracks in the ground. This gives the stone a wide variety of textures including pieces ranging from smooth to rippled. Camberly thin stone veneer has a unique depth of color showcasing a base with shades of grey and various degrees of gold mineral staining.
Ann Arbor Landscape
Ann Arbor Landscape
Great Outdoors Ann ArborGreat Outdoors Ann Arbor
natural Bluestone was used all over the landscape. Here, bluestone steps begin at the side entry and lead you to the bluestone patio and custom fire pit in back.
Windgate Ranch 1
Windgate Ranch 1
Merit LandworksMerit Landworks
Dorset Garden
Dorset Garden
Fi Boyle Garden DesignFi Boyle Garden Design
View across the newly installed courtyard garden showing evergreen structure.
Arlington, MA
Arlington, MA
Moodscapes LLCMoodscapes LLC
strolling garden, slab stone path way, backyard oasis
Traditional White Vinyl Fence
Traditional White Vinyl Fence
LA FENCE CRAFTLA FENCE CRAFT
Greenbrier - University Park
Greenbrier - University Park
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
AquaTerra Outdoors was hired to design and install the entire outdoor package for this beautiful new custom home. We went with a traditional design with contemporary finishes. Features include traditional landscape, new pool, spa, deck jet water features, new fence and outdoor kitchen. Photography: Wade Griffith
Side Yard Pathway
Side Yard Pathway
DSTscaping and RLC ConstructionDSTscaping and RLC Construction
Flagstone and Cobblestone Walkway w Custom Iron Gate
Flagstone and Cobblestone Walkway w Custom Iron Gate
THE KING'S MASONSTHE KING'S MASONS
This dry-laid walkway is a combination of natural flagstone and contrasting granite cobblestone border. TKM custom designed the wrought iron gate
Surrey Country House Knot Garden by LS+L Landscape Design
Surrey Country House Knot Garden by LS+L Landscape Design
UserUser
Surrey Country House Knot Garden by LS+L Landscape Design
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
GreenManProsGreenManPros
East Nantmeal Township, Pennsylvania
East Nantmeal Township, Pennsylvania
Garden Source Inc.Garden Source Inc.
A wide view of the front of the residence.
Bluestone Walkway and Cobble Curbing
Bluestone Walkway and Cobble Curbing
Evergreen HardscapesEvergreen Hardscapes
Backyard Basketball Sport Court
Backyard Basketball Sport Court
Sport Court St. LouisSport Court St. Louis
Sport Court St. Louis, multi-game court located in South County. Sport Court Powergame in Evergreen and Kiwi with White Basketball Lines
Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area
Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area
Landscape Projects, Inc.Landscape Projects, Inc.
Large boulder steps facilitate circulation in the back yard, with drift roses and hakone grass plalying off each other. The kitchen garden area is to the right. Designed by H. Paul Davis Landscape Architects. ©Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.
Brakenrig Rd.
Brakenrig Rd.
Tamarack NorthTamarack North
This traditional Muskoka style home built by Tamarack North has just about everything you could ever possibly need. The gabled dormers and gazebo located on the exterior of this home add character to the cottage as well as an old Muskoka component to its design. The lush green landscapes complement both the natural scenery and the architectural design beautifully making for a very classic look. Moving toward the water is a floating gazebo where guests may be surrounded by the serene views of Lake Rosseau rain or shine thanks to the innovative automated screens integrated into the gazebo. And just when you thought this property couldn’t get any more magical, a sports court was built where residents can enjoy both a match of tennis and a game of ball! Moving from the exterior to the interior is a seamless transition of a traditional design with stone beams leading into timber frame structural support in the ceilings of the living room. In the formal dining room is a beautiful white interior design with a 360-circular view of Lake Rosseau creating a stunning space for entertaining. Featured in the home theatre is an all Canadian classic interior design with a cozy blue interior creating an experience of its own in just this one room itself. Tamarack North prides their company of professional engineers and builders passionate about serving Muskoka, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay with fine seasonal homes.
Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Rudbeckia, echinacea, salvia and coreopsis are just some of the perennials in bloom outside the front door of the home. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Traditional Side 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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