Traditional Landscaping Ideas

This zealous gardener was tired of her pool taking up so much space in her landscape. She asked me for ideas. The answer was simple. Since her garden brings her so much joy, I proposed adding more garden rooms to experience. We removed the large expansive pool and replaced it with a small reflecting pond that doubles as the pool. This allowed us to create 4 new garden spaces. We replaced all concrete pavers with natural PA flagstone. The traditional square lawn provides elements of simplicity, elegance and classical style while creating a new play space for the grand kids. The pergola creates depth and a great focal point from the loggia. We illuminated all the walkways and garden rooms with Escort Lighting. One of the most fun transformations was converting the spa to a fish pond. The pond provides just enough sound to drain out all neighborhood activities. In the front, we created a new permeable brick paving parking area. The parking area was designed to keep visitors from venturing to the back parking. We chose the permeable brick pavers to collect runoff that is becoming more of a problem in the neighborhood. Our final piece to this property was to come up with a unique solution creating additional privacy while minimizing root damage to the existing plant material. Our client was looking for a permanent solution that required little to no maintenance. Masonry walls were out due to the necessary footers. We looked at fence options. Wood and plastics were out, so we created post out of steel “I” beams and setting concrete lintels in between the lintels. It was perfect. This has to be one of my favorite projects to design and implement of my 25 year experience.

This was a Illinois Landscape Contractors Excellence in Landscape Awards, Gold Award wining project in 2008. This home was also featured on the Glen Ellyn Garden walk.

Landscape and design by Jpm Landscape
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

Photography by Allen Russ.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone landscaping in DC Metro.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard mulch formal garden in New York.

This pergola, constructed of white cedar and planted with climbing roses, creates a transition between the parking court and the garden spaces beyond.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard stone landscaping in Omaha.

There are some landscaping projects that just have major WOW factor & this was one of those makeovers. This Unilock wall is definitely an eye-catcher at this home with both beautiful curves and long-term stability for the new landscape.

Outdoor Living, grass block concrete, concrete steps, Catio (Cat Patio), flower - raised beds, grill area, dining space, outside office, outdoor décor, outdoor furnishings, outdoor lighting, lanterns, custom wood fencing, custom wood garbage/trash enclosure, concrete driveway, synthetic turf, Photographer: Bill Burk

The side French doors open onto a private garden and serpentine wall referencing the historical gardens of the Lawn at University of Virginia, where the owner attend.

Unique by Design l Helen Weis
Inspiration for a traditional full sun front yard stone landscaping in Oklahoma City for summer.

Pansies with Sedum 'Angelina'
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun formal garden in New York for fall.

Landscape by Kim Rooney
Photo of a small traditional privacy and full sun backyard formal garden in Seattle.

This is an example of a large traditional full sun backyard concrete paver garden path in Other for summer.

For more photos of this project see: KWAN
Photo of a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Austin.

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Los Angeles.

A gas fire pit in the lower yard provides a cozy area for family time and entertaining.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Providence with a fire pit for summer.