A refurbished Queen Anne needed privacy from a busy street corner while not feeling like it was behind a privacy hedge. A mixed use of evergreen trees and shrubs, deciduous plants and perennials give a warm cottage feel while creating the privacy the garden needed from the street.

Blueberry Vanilla

SG Design

Tammyanne Matthew

Cottage Style Front Yard

Mindful Garden Design

Lots of color and texture in the plants here in this casual cottage-y front yard garden. Surrounded by an iron fence which supports a climbing rose, the enclosed space is full of texture-rich foliage to provide year round interest, from the foundation plants to the grasses and the ground covers. Photo by Laura Wright

Canterbury, Melbourne, Australia - Victorian renovation

Rhonda Tilley

Darren Bailey Builders Renovation and addition to a C1887 weatherboard house

Victorian Floor Tiles

London Front Gardens

Mutiny Bay Waterfront Residence, Whidbey Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Entry gate. Photography by Ian Gleadle.

Coastal NJ Residence

Sudbury Design Group

Fred Forbes Photogroupe

Large Garden

chas architects

The architecture had to respond to the spirit, structure, scale and materials of the garden in order to complete a singular vision for the property.

Croydon Gardener

Chris Snook

Gazebo Sheers

Mary Baldwin Interiors

Photo by Mary Baldwin

Residential Garden Design

Glackin Thomas Panzak, Inc

The gravel path leading to the residence passes through traditional fencing and is intercepted by a stone bird bath that is a central feature for the front yard.

Victorian Front Garden & Driveway

Outerspace Creative Landscaping

Harrison Boulevard

The Garden Artist LLC

Blu Fish Photography

Comfortably Formal

Hortus Oasis

This almost one-acre property hosts an historic Victorian home. The landscape design included an eight-foot-tall brick wall which required a variance, a retaining wall, new brick paving, a water feature, containers, and landscaping throughout the property. A wide variety of sun and shade loving plants and containers were used to create Victorian-style gardens. A flowering shrub border at the wall provides year-round bloom color.

Victorian Farmhouse

Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.

Victorian Charm

J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.

Whimsical stone pathway leading to the gazebo complete with pathway lighting and planted beds.

Front Yard Gardening

Heidi's Lifestyle Gardens

Front yard gardening can be fun and functional! Add edibles into the mix, and enjoy nibbling your way through your yard!

Shingle style home in Hanover NH

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

Pomello Residence

HartmanBaldwin Design/Build

In keeping with the estate’s traditional English Tudor style 10,000 sq. ft. of gardens were designed. The English Gardens are characterized by regular, geometric planting patterns and pathways, with antique decorative accessories heightening their old-world feel. Special nooks and hideaways, coupled with the sound of cascading water in fountains, create a serene environment, while delicate lighting in planter boxes makes the garden perfect for early evening strolls.

Village Victorian

Kerry Lewis Landscape Architecture

Brick walk and lavender hedge. First year of planting.

2,274 British Colonial Garden Design Ideas

A well-landscaped garden is a thing of beauty, yet in most homes it is the last to receive design attention. A beautiful landscape will not only add to the visual appeal of your home but also enhance your lifestyle and enjoyment of being at home. The options for your British Colonial garden design can be as elaborate or low maintenance as you desire, depending on your lifestyle and interest in gardening. But before you start planning, digging and sowing remember your garden ideas should complement your home's style. Remember, plants and landscaping can add colour, texture and even fragrance to your home. Start designing your own landscape by browsing British Colonial garden images to help you get some inspiration for the layout, design, decor and plants.

How do I pick a British Colonial garden design?

In most homes the garden area is located at the back of the house, but there is always some space in the front to spruce up. The front landscape is your chance to make a great first impression, so it should be consistent with the style of your home. A flower garden is a great option, but if maintenance is an issue you can opt for low-maintenance succulents or bushes instead. If you don’t enjoy gardening or have limited space in the front, stick with a lawn and create a gravel pathway, then add some fun garden decor like a small water feature, bird feeder or creative welcome board to add some warmth to the entrance. Back gardens offer more space and hence serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time here before you design it. Typically, this garden is where your fruit trees, bigger flowering shrubs and possibly a vegetable or home garden will go. Also, install structures such as patios, decks and gazebos that complement your garden design. Pick garden furniture for entertaining and playtime with seating, dining areas, play spaces. If you are constrained by space, a bench in the garden makes a great reading or meditation spot. Remember the finer details, like artfully-placed decor, lawn edging, and outdoor lighting to add definition and enhance your most basic British Colonial garden ideas.

How do I design a garden in a small space?

Don’t let the lack of space ruin your dream of a garden. Small gardens can be designed to flaunt. Plan your garden design according to the layout of the area. Ensure your garden plan focuses on maximising the space, so think about vertical gardens, container gardening, hanging pots and mini water gardens to display your plants. Add elements like a small water stream or mirrors to amplify the visual appearance of the British Colonial garden. Overall, well-executed landscapes with the right plants, flowers and shrubbery can greatly enhance your home by adding colour, texture and even fragrance to your garden, so don’t be afraid to treat your landscape like you would any room in your home