Traditional Style

The perfect style for colonial, Italian, and French inspired architecture, the traditional garden focuses on symmetry and balance.

These formal gardens pair well with strong architectural features, wide expanses of perfectly trimmed lawn, rows of orderly clipped hedges, framed views of stone fountains, and cleanly edged walkways. Dominated by green lawn spaces that are balanced by green trees and green shrubs, traditional garden styles are usually not filled with vibrant color. Many times you’ll see traditional gardens using only white as an accent color. Balance and symmetry are enforced throughout the garden to create highly formal and regimented spaces.

Elements of traditional gardens

• Symmetry through the repetition of the same plantings on either side of the yard or walkway.

• Straight lines, straight paths and bold geometric forms

• Horizontal expanses of green manicured lawn.

• Formal hedges pruned into repetitive shapes