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Rustic Fully Shaded Garden Ideas and Designs

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Le Petit Chalet
Le Petit Chalet
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
A durable, meaningful design heals a devastated residential property bordering Acadia National Park and Somes Sound on Maine’s Mount Desert Island. Comprehensive stormwater management strategies shape new landforms, resulting in elegant grading and thoughtful drainage solutions. Native plant colonies stabilize the site, regenerate habitat, and reveal wildlife patterns. Exquisitely crafted new masonry, built from an authentic palette of local reclaimed materials, gives the garden a unified, established feel. Lichen-encrusted stone retaining walls define edges, thresholds, and overlooks, and thick slabs of salvaged granite embedded in the earth provide gathering terraces and pathways. With balance restored, brilliant seasonal drama unfolds.
Form and Foliage, Surrey
Form and Foliage, Surrey
Acres WildAcres Wild
Vibrant Modern Garden, Surrey, UK
Morton Ave
Morton Ave
Serge van der Voo Landscapes LLCSerge van der Voo Landscapes LLC
This Pennsylvanian family had just moved into a new neighborhood and were looking to create a comfortable backyard setting with lush shade-garden planting and plenty of stone seating. The outcome was a balance of sun and shady seating areas, lawn play space, and multi-seasonal plant beds that soften and screen parts of the driveway, garage, and neighboring property.
Office on the Water
Office on the Water
FallingWater ScapesFallingWater Scapes
Fire Pit Seating Area
Fire Pit Seating Area
Pickel Landscape GroupPickel Landscape Group
Mid-Phase Firepit and seating area made from Pennsylvania bluestone and boulders. Many of the boulders were excavated from yard during construction of the house. Boulders from a nearby quarry were brought in to match the existing to blend seamlessly.
Rustic Cabin Cottage Garden
Rustic Cabin Cottage Garden
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.
Lake George , NY Hillside Cottage
Lake George , NY Hillside Cottage
Mandy's Spring Nursery and LandscapingMandy's Spring Nursery and Landscaping
Mandy's Spring NUrsery
W 29th Residence
W 29th Residence
Aloe DesignsAloe Designs
Wilkerson Project
Wilkerson Project
Outdoor Artisan, Inc.Outdoor Artisan, Inc.
Tracie Newey
Stairs and Walls
Stairs and Walls
Landscape Oasis LLCLandscape Oasis LLC
Frey
Frey
Gardens 4 the SoulGardens 4 the Soul
Shari Collins
Verdant's Garden Features
Verdant's Garden Features
Verdant EnterprisesVerdant Enterprises
This curving rock swale slows down and guides stormwater away from the house. When it is dry it doubles as a path
Rustic Backyard - Cedarburg, WI
Rustic Backyard - Cedarburg, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A half teepee of found branches sits off the edge of the mulched path through the wild area of our client's rustic backyard.
Small Shady Back Yard
Small Shady Back Yard
Magic Landscaping, Inc.Magic Landscaping, Inc.
Natural pathway stones wind through the garden. Boulders protrude to add interest and seating, pea gravel creates open space and take the place of lawn. Magic Landscaping, Inc- New Jersey Landscape Designer & Contractor.
Forest Pond Backyard Garden and Patio\
Forest Pond Backyard Garden and Patio\
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Backyard national forest with native gardens and aquatic plantings.
Springwell Infants School, Hounslow
Springwell Infants School, Hounslow
Treehouse Life Ltd.Treehouse Life Ltd.
Raised Tree-Deck Platforms as an entrance and exit to the Tree-top Walkway. "It was a delight to work with Paul and his team. Our project was continually evolving throughout the build process and nothing was too much trouble. All members of the team were professional and respectful of policies and procedures within the school grounds. We are 100% happy with our 'Tree Top Walkway and Zip Wire' and would definitely recommend Treehouse Life Ltd for any tree house type project you may have." Deputy Head Teacher, Springwell Infant School, Hounslow
Garden Arbors
Garden Arbors
Horticultural Solutions, LLCHorticultural Solutions, LLC
Full Grounds arbors to quest house and driveways. The team and I really enjoyed the project in Chappaqua, New York.
Unique Features
Unique Features
Burke Brothers Landscape Design/BuildBurke Brothers Landscape Design/Build
Westport Pool
Westport Pool
J. Brandon JonesJ. Brandon Jones
Tour of Homes
Tour of Homes
Baja Finishes LLCBaja Finishes LLC

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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