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Traditional Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

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Traditional New England Landscape - Hingham
Traditional New England Landscape - Hingham
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The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create a backyard patio that incorporated brick pavers and irregular bluestone. The patio also features a hidden hatch that reveals the septic tank beneath. Irregular and oversized bluestone pavers set in the lawn link the side yard to the rear hot tub area. A traditional New England landscape palette was selected to bloom year round and provide color throughout the seasons. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.
Above the Capitol Traditional Style Water Wise Yard
Above the Capitol Traditional Style Water Wise Yard
Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.
This large expanse of lawn needed a major make over. Designer added many color full water wise ornamental grasses, shrubs and perennials. Took out 85% of existing lawn and added a new patio, steps, garden with grow boxes and strategic screens too. Designed for maximum enjoyment and preserving/enhancing their views while saving much water and maintenance. Rick Laughlin, APLD
Anderson Outcropping Walls with Mixed Gardens
Anderson Outcropping Walls with Mixed Gardens
Omega Brick & LandscapingOmega Brick & Landscaping
Chilton Outcropping Retaining Wall surrounded by new mixed gardens and lush lawn in Grand Rapids Township, MI
Landscaping Alongside Pools
Landscaping Alongside Pools
Treeland NurseryTreeland Nursery
Large Eagleston Hollies make for the perfect backdrop and privacy screen in the backyard by the pool. Trees planted and provided by Treeland Nursery. Visit our website to learn more. http://www.tree-land.com/trees_eagleston_holly.asp
Big Perennial Color Brings Life to Mid-Town Fort Collins
Big Perennial Color Brings Life to Mid-Town Fort Collins
Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.
A suburban home in mid-town Fort Collins gained a lot of curb appeal with colorful perennials and a small water feature. These perennials are low maintenance and drought tolerant and with a small amount of turf, this landscape is very water conservation friendly. The large quantity of perennials used in this landscape creates a big impact in a small space.
Gardens
Gardens
LandZen Landscape Design & ConstructionLandZen Landscape Design & Construction
Orinda 6
Orinda 6
Garden Nest Residential LandscapeGarden Nest Residential Landscape
Photo By: Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Spring and Summer Container Design
Spring and Summer Container Design
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
The end of a long brick entrance path anchored by large ceramic pot with season design possibilities.
Large circular driveway with a center island intersects with bluestone walkway
Large circular driveway with a center island intersects with bluestone walkway
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
The circular driveway features a large center island outlined in natural cobble stones and planted with pops of color from the wax leaf begonia. The circular driveway intersects perfectly with the bluestone walkway.
Rustic Fire Pit Patio
Rustic Fire Pit Patio
C&H LandscapingC&H Landscaping
Artificial Grass with Rundle Stone Tailings
Artificial Grass with Rundle Stone Tailings
SOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living SpacesSOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces
Greene & Greene Craftsman
Greene & Greene Craftsman
Gabriela Yariv Landscape DesignGabriela Yariv Landscape Design
Hillside Garden Landscape with Water Features and Beautiful Plantings
Hillside Garden Landscape with Water Features and Beautiful Plantings
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Natural gas fire pits provide year round enjoyment. It is a perfect gathering spot for all seasons, whether slipping iced tea on a summer evening or warming up with a mug of cocoa on a cold winter night.
Balboa Park Craftsman
Balboa Park Craftsman
Juniper Landscape CompanyJuniper Landscape Company
Jesse Cryns
Drought Tolerant Lush Landscape
Drought Tolerant Lush Landscape
Treehouse Landscape DesignTreehouse Landscape Design
Design by Taryn Tree
West Houston Backyard Artificial Grass
West Houston Backyard Artificial Grass
Turf Supply USATurf Supply USA
Turf Supply USA
Alicia Ave Residence (Altadena)
Alicia Ave Residence (Altadena)
BAM Water Wise LandscapesBAM Water Wise Landscapes
Rock Canyon
Rock Canyon
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
A concrete path next to a dry creek bed, and Feather reed grass, catmint, and hardy ice plant. Winger Photography.
ForeverLawn Projects
ForeverLawn Projects
ForeverLawn of the CarolinasForeverLawn of the Carolinas
Artificial Grass Back Yard
Artificial Grass Back Yard
Ecoworkz Inc.Ecoworkz Inc.

Traditional Xeriscape 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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