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Coastal Maine Haven
Coastal Maine Haven
Kerry Lewis Landscape ArchitectureKerry Lewis Landscape Architecture
Barndominium
Barndominium
Bellas LandscapingBellas Landscaping
Raised Bed Garden with Potting Shed
Raised Bed Garden with Potting Shed
Drip Landscape and Tree ServiceDrip Landscape and Tree Service
Raised-bed garden made with repurposed cedar. Includes drip irrigation, game fence, recycled glass mulch, and potting shed.
Thyme-filled walkway from drive to kitchen entrance
Thyme-filled walkway from drive to kitchen entrance
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
This bluestone walkway is filled with Thymus coccineus that blooms pink in summer. Susan Irving - design, install and photograph
Topanga Retreat
Topanga Retreat
Campion Walker LandscapesCampion Walker Landscapes
In this extensive landscape transformation, Campion Walker took a secluded house nestled above a running stream and turned it into a multi layered masterpiece with five distinct ecological zones. Using an established oak grove as a starting point, the team at Campion Walker sculpted the hillsides into a magnificent wonderland of color, scent and texture. Natural stone, copper, steel, river rock and sustainable Ipe hardwood work in concert with a dynamic mix of California natives, drought tolerant grasses and Mediterranean plants to create a truly breathtaking masterpiece where every detail has been considered, crafted, and reimagined.
Homefront Farmers Projects
Homefront Farmers Projects
Homefront FarmersHomefront Farmers
Split rail or post and rail fencing is a great option when you want to add a touch of rustic charm to your yard. We have a system that incorporates long-lasting cedar fencing, durable, attractive galvanized "cage mesh," below ground pest barrier, and raised beds filled with balanced organic soil. Beautiful, protected, and productive--that's our idea of a great garden.
Rustic Landscape
Rustic Landscape
A Complete Package
A Complete Package
Stockman Stoneworks IncStockman Stoneworks Inc
Rugged Barcelos Patio Pavers in Oak Blend. Tumbled Maytrx 4pc wall system. Tumbled Maytrx L Columns in Oak Blend.
Cottage Garden–Seekonk, MA
Cottage Garden–Seekonk, MA
Andrew Grossman Landscape DesignAndrew Grossman Landscape Design
Cottage Garden planted with roses, flowering shrubs, annuals and perennials in shades of pink, yellow, blue and white. Display Garden, Seekonk, MA.
Steps thru stone terraces to outdoor retreat
Steps thru stone terraces to outdoor retreat
Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLAHome & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA
This photo was taken late summer when the drought tolerant rudbeckia black eyed susans are in full bloom. See also nanho blue butterfly bush and russian sage combined with annuals. Note the stepping stone steps that provide access from the driveway to the middle terrace then all the way up the hill to a bench that overlooks this lush butterfly garden. From there, the paths meander thru the woods and provide hours of nature play and exploration. A very interesting pollinator garden that supports wildlife. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.
Alpenhof Bed and Breakfast
Alpenhof Bed and Breakfast
NightOrbs, llc.NightOrbs, llc.
tom rupnicki
Garden Courtyards
Garden Courtyards
Himsben Design Studio, LLCHimsben Design Studio, LLC
This unique pair of spaces serve as open green space and entertainment area for a complex of mixed-use buildings in Chicago. Formal garden incorporating colorful perennials, and new lawn provide respite for residents. On the opposite courtyard, a new large paver patio areas softened with plantings will offer an entertainment space.
Shaded Hammock
Shaded Hammock
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Cutting through a deeply forested area at the back of the property this decomposed granite path leads to a perfect retreat for a shaded nap! Photo: Lesly Hall Photography
Paths and Steps
Paths and Steps
Russell Combs DesignRussell Combs Design
Hillside Facelift
Hillside Facelift
J.R. Thomas Landscaping, Inc.J.R. Thomas Landscaping, Inc.
A hillside that needed a facelift, from staircase to planting to lighting
Natural Stone Steps
Natural Stone Steps
Paul Massad LandscapingPaul Massad Landscaping
North Rim - Puccoon Ct
North Rim - Puccoon Ct
Pacwest Builders LLCPacwest Builders LLC
Ross Chandler
Extended patio with new flagstone path
Extended patio with new flagstone path
Twin Oaks Landscape, Inc.Twin Oaks Landscape, Inc.
Bayside Property on the south shore of Centre Island NY.
Bayside Property on the south shore of Centre Island NY.
David R. Lamb, Landscape ArchitectDavid R. Lamb, Landscape Architect
This propery is situated on the south side of Centre Island at the edge of an oak and ash woodlands. orignally, it was three properties having one house and various out buildings. topographically, it more or less continually sloped to the water. Our task was to creat a series of terraces that were to house various functions such as the main house and forecourt, cottage, boat house and utility barns. The immediate landscape around the main house was largely masonry terraces and flower gardens. The outer landscape was comprised of heavily planted trails and intimate open spaces for the client to preamble through. As the site was largely an oak and ash woods infested with Norway maple and japanese honey suckle we essentially started with tall trees and open ground. Our planting intent was to introduce a variety of understory tree and a heavy shrub and herbaceous layer with an emphisis on planting native material. As a result the feel of the property is one of graciousness with a challenge to explore.
Kingston Hillside Gardens
Kingston Hillside Gardens
The Brooklyn Garden Club Inc.The Brooklyn Garden Club Inc.
Nearly completed backyard patio, footpaths, and terraced gardens. Includes corten steel terraced retaining walls and edge material, deer fence, mostly evergreen core plantings and native plant choices.

Rustic Formal 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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