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Rustic Driveway
Rustic Driveway
katie_shoemaker23katie_shoemaker23
Rustic style driveway using Techo-Bloc's Pure & Mista permeable pavers.
Siloam Slab Walkway
Siloam Slab Walkway
Colorado Outdoor Living Design & SalesColorado Outdoor Living Design & Sales
Photographer: Tom Z Productions
Drought Tolerant Landscaping
Drought Tolerant Landscaping
Legacy LandscapeLegacy Landscape
Low water use planting using Arbutus unedo 'Oktoberfest' (right back), Sedum 'Autumn Joy' (right front), Pennisetum setaceum (middle front), Pennisetum Oriental (left front) and Teucrium chamaedrys 'Prostratum' (left front).
Enclosed vegetable garden
Enclosed vegetable garden
Landsburg Landscape NurseryLandsburg Landscape Nursery
Our Work
Our Work
Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.
Synthetic Grass Putting Green in Longmont
Synthetic Grass Putting Green in Longmont
PlushGrass Custom Synthetic TurfPlushGrass Custom Synthetic Turf
PlushGrass installs personal putting greens of all shapes, sizes, and skill levels. We will bring your design to life or simulate a particular green that has been giving you problems over the years. We also install water hazards/water features and sand traps. PlushGrass Putting Greens are constructed with chipping practice in mind, they accept shots like a natural grass putting green. Improve your short game by practicing anytime you like with a custom artificial putting green by PlushGrass.
Silver Elk Estate
Silver Elk Estate
Designs by SundownDesigns by Sundown
Enchanted Tahoe
Enchanted Tahoe
Christine Karnofsky Garden Design & ConsultingChristine Karnofsky Garden Design & Consulting
Stream running through lawn with blooming Hydrangeas
Lakeside Hideaway
Lakeside Hideaway
Town + Country Cedar Homes, Inc.Town + Country Cedar Homes, Inc.
Natural landscaping.
Tenneva Treehouse & Garden
Tenneva Treehouse & Garden
Quinn Craughwell Landscape ArchitectsQuinn Craughwell Landscape Architects
Tucked away in a quiet corner of a small city, a forested valley, which was previously overgrown with invasive plants, has become the home of a remarkable custom treehouse and native woodland garden. The owner wanted to create a small meadow garden as a place of respite from which to enjoy the woodland. This original concept progressively evolved to include pathways through the space, a pond to attract wildlife, an expanded native woodland garden, a firepit, and finally a treehouse with multiple green roofs. Its unique character and custom detailing are the result of the vision of the owner, the contractor, and the landscape architects. Thousands of native plants have been placed to restore the valley, but not without challenges. A large deer herd regularly visits the garden, as well as a flock of turkeys pecking at the seeds and smaller plants. Despite these nibbling visitors, the garden flourishes, and it is truly a peaceful retreat for the owners and a place of great exploration for their grandchildren.
Copake Lake, NY
Copake Lake, NY
Philippe Soule Landscape DesignPhilippe Soule Landscape Design
Pergola room, surround with a low stone wall and low planting to keep access to the main view.
Full View Of Backyard
Full View Of Backyard
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Outdoor lighting, including the cozy light from the fire pit, make this space a perfect retreat every evening.
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Lyons LandscapingLyons Landscaping
Cape Cod Frontyard
Cape Cod Frontyard
Arbordale LandscapingArbordale Landscaping
Remodelled home by Jim Caruk. The garage has a pavingstone apron which transitions into the limestone flagstone walkway to the front step. Driveway has a Unilock Brussels Block pavingstone border with an asphalt inlay.
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.
CatskillMountain Project
CatskillMountain Project
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Irregular blue stone pavers with Thymus vulgaris in full bloom, Canna 'The President', Lemon grass. Garden in a secluded woodland with deer proof plantings. Thyme plants are used for cooking, for their scent and are mowed after bees collect pollen. Susan Irving, Designer, photographer
New Brighton Backyard
New Brighton Backyard
Arvold Landscaping & Design inc.Arvold Landscaping & Design inc.
Backyard stairs and pathway. built with Dresser trap boulders and reclaimed granite curbing used as stairs.
Site Design with Nature
Site Design with Nature
Spaces Landscape ArchitectureSpaces Landscape Architecture
Miramont Residence
Miramont Residence
Smelek DesignSmelek Design
Gorgeous outdoor Retreat
Gorgeous outdoor Retreat
TDH LANDSCAPINGTDH LANDSCAPING
Expansive landscape with detail to gorgeous trees, flowers and shrubs.

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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