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Large Rustic Garden Ideas and Designs

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Iller Creek Residence
Iller Creek Residence
Pacific Garden DesignPacific Garden Design
Front Yard Farm
Front Yard Farm
Seattle Urban Farm CompanySeattle Urban Farm Company
A large south-facing suburban front lawn was converted into an edible garden that doubles as a dynamic and functional threshold to the front entryway of the home. The client, a young family with 2 small children, needed the space to remain relatively low maintenance and act as a teaching tool for the kids. The stone and timber raised beds and simple pathways help contain the gardening spaces and maintain clear lines to move through the site, whether it be to the front door, the driveway, or another part of the garden. Layered around the clean, simple lines of the terraced garden are more organic spaces that are planted with perennial beneficial and edible flowers and along the fence line is a single sweep of lavender. Hilary Dahl
Ornamental vegetable gardening
Ornamental vegetable gardening
Renatta Holt of Merrifield Garden CenterRenatta Holt of Merrifield Garden Center
Pergolas and bamboo structures support grapevines and pole beans, Large, raised beds can accommodate several types of vegetables and edible flowers. Greenhouse in background is a big help starting seeds in late winter.
Arizona Landscape Boulder Rock Front Entry
Arizona Landscape Boulder Rock Front Entry
ZebraScapes LLCZebraScapes LLC
Beautifully landscaped yard Photo taken by Quang
Lakefront/Waterside Landscaping & Difficult Site Conditions
Lakefront/Waterside Landscaping & Difficult Site Conditions
Cross Points LandscapingCross Points Landscaping
Italian Villa
Italian Villa
Lindgren LandscapeLindgren Landscape
Governors Island Perched Beach/Wall Project
Governors Island Perched Beach/Wall Project
Belknap Landscape CompanyBelknap Landscape Company
Craig Wentworth
Hill Country Rustic Elegance
Hill Country Rustic Elegance
Southern LandscapeSouthern Landscape
Paver path, stone staircase, and natural landscaping designed and constructed by Southern Landscape. The natural feel of the landscape accentuates the beautiful natural surroundings of the Texas Hill Country.
Drought tolerant and wildlife friendly front yard transformation
Drought tolerant and wildlife friendly front yard transformation
Happy GardensHappy Gardens
Fireplaces
Fireplaces
Botanical Concerns LLCBotanical Concerns LLC
Spanish Oaks hillside. Lower granite patio with firepit.
Shaded Hillside
Shaded Hillside
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
A bluestone slab bridge connects both sides of the garden across an expansive dry stream that collects spring runoff.
Homefront Farmers Projects
Homefront Farmers Projects
Homefront FarmersHomefront Farmers
If you'd like to start eating better (not just healthier, but tastier too), you will love yard-to-table gardening. Growing your own fresh food steps from the kitchen ensures you'll always have options come dinner time. Best of all, we can provide a helping hand, making an organic garden a reality for even the busiest families.
Villa nella campagna toscana con giardino
Villa nella campagna toscana con giardino
Arkproject Camaiti & CangiArkproject Camaiti & Cangi
Foto del resede dell'edificio prima della realizzazione del giardino
Artificial Grass Putting Green
Artificial Grass Putting Green
Ecoworkz Inc.Ecoworkz Inc.
Artificial Grass Putting Green, Fire Pit, Seat Wall and Pavers.
Driveway + Entrance Pathway
Driveway + Entrance Pathway
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Lake Eugenia Getaway
Lake Eugenia Getaway
Moore Outdoor Design & Landscape ConsultingMoore Outdoor Design & Landscape Consulting
Landscape Design by Moore Outdoor Design, Landscape Construction by Rock Solid Landscapes, Photo by Rock Solid Landscapes
Hot tub
Hot tub
Wagner & Company Landscape Construction & DesignWagner & Company Landscape Construction & Design
Gardens of Dave R. Williams Custom Homes; Prosper, Texas
Gardens of Dave R. Williams Custom Homes; Prosper, Texas
Star of Texas LandscapeStar of Texas Landscape
Unique circle drive landscape with Granbury stone and moss boulders, native and naturalized planting with yucca, rosemary fountain grasses and others.
Gallatin Gateway, MT Residence
Gallatin Gateway, MT Residence
9bark DESIGN9bark DESIGN
Debb Smith
The Pergola with Swing
The Pergola with Swing
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.
The pergola is set in a mass of Annabelle hydrangeas with a sea of blue oat grass between it and the amazing view. The 6’, cypress Adirondack style swing was custom made by Callahan Furniture out of Cross Plains, TX.

Large Rustic Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic front garden design.

How should I design my rustic 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 rustic 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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