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Meditation Hut and Water Feature
Meditation Hut and Water Feature
Wolf Architects, Inc.Wolf Architects, Inc.
Photo Credit: Eric Roth
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
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.
Rustic Silver Leaf Estate
Rustic Silver Leaf Estate
Breaking GroundBreaking Ground
Photo Credit: Ryan Corrigan
Paths and Steps
Paths and Steps
Russell Combs DesignRussell Combs Design
Stairs and Walls
Stairs and Walls
Landscape Oasis LLCLandscape Oasis LLC
Italian Villa
Italian Villa
Lindgren LandscapeLindgren Landscape
Southcliff
Southcliff
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
Natural Blue Stone Patio and Walks. South Huntington, NY.
Natural Blue Stone Patio and Walks. South Huntington, NY.
Autumn Leaf Landscape DesignAutumn Leaf Landscape Design
Bluestone Stepping Stones Used to Navigate through each Patio Area. Huntington, NY.
Chesterton, Indiana shaded landscape garden
Chesterton, Indiana shaded landscape garden
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
Add a little Mazus to your walkway to create a colorful path.
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.
Woodland Fire Pit
Woodland Fire Pit
Eisler LandscapesEisler Landscapes
This brick fire pit and seat wall are located along a switch back footpath down from the main residence on a steep hillside. Creating a destination greatly increased the owners' use of their property!
Small Shady Back Yard
Small Shady Back Yard
Magic Landscaping, Inc.Magic Landscaping, Inc.
This is the entrance of the garden from the side. This entire rear yard used to be a lawn area in poor condition. Magic Landscaping, Inc- New Jersey Landscape Designer & Contractor.
Fire pit patio
Fire pit patio
Landscapes by Tom LLCLandscapes by Tom LLC
2 sets of natural stone stairs - one to the stairs and one to the patio doors. It all leads out to this fun patio with fire pit.
Rouse Residence in Keystone, CO
Rouse Residence in Keystone, CO
Neils Lunceford, Inc.Neils Lunceford, Inc.
Rouse Residence in Keystone, CO Company: Neils Lunceford, Inc. Website: www.neilslunceford.com Phone: 970-468-0340 Photo Credit: Dan Skinner
W 29th Residence
W 29th Residence
Aloe DesignsAloe Designs
Confidence Landscaping, Inc.
Confidence Landscaping, Inc.
Confidence Landscaping, Inc.Confidence Landscaping, Inc.
Woodland Residence
Woodland Residence
Lightscape, Inc.Lightscape, Inc.
Steve Achtemeier
Stairs and Walls
Stairs and Walls
Landscape Oasis LLCLandscape Oasis LLC
Adventure Garden
Adventure Garden
Christy Webber LandscapesChristy Webber Landscapes
When asked to design a beautiful landscape that functions for all ages and occasions, yet doubles as a natural adventure playground - in the heart of Chicago - you might be forgiven for taking a deep gulp. But that’s exactly what we did. In this picture, you get a framed glimpse of the adventure, with a winding woodland path taking you over the frog guarded pond’s stepping stones, through the rustic serpentine wall, and into the formal lawn clearing beyond. Did we mention that this is the only way to get there?

Rustic Fully Shaded 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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