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Rustic Fully Shaded Garden Ideas and Designs

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Wetlands Walk
Wetlands Walk
PetrowGardens Landscape DesignPetrowGardens Landscape Design
Using native plants in a shady wetland walk.: Actea, Monarda, Woodland Phlox, Joe Pye Weed, Panicum, Iris Versicolor
Landscaping
Landscaping
UserUser
Mediterranean Villa and Mexican Colonial Casita in La Jolla
Mediterranean Villa and Mexican Colonial Casita in La Jolla
Anna Rodé Designs, Inc.Anna Rodé Designs, Inc.
This vertical succulent garden adds living design to the compact patio.
DYI Home Gardening - Midwest Native Plants
DYI Home Gardening - Midwest Native Plants
Art & Architecture IncArt & Architecture Inc
Close up of same front yard bed - Monarda magenta and Coneflower pinks, with a touch of rusty orange and yellow daylilies. Even a few Queen Ann's Lace pop up here in white. Note the density - the cure for weed free gardening. This bed has gone untouched for 4 years before any maintenance was required.
Dry creek bed for erosion control
Dry creek bed for erosion control
Art of Stone GardeningArt of Stone Gardening
Art of Stone Gardening
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?
Deck in Forest- Back Yard
Deck in Forest- Back Yard
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Daniel Bosler
Maple Leaf Cottage
Maple Leaf Cottage
Hayes Landscape Design ServicesHayes Landscape Design Services
Paving stone projects
Paving stone projects
Brickworks Landscaping LTDBrickworks Landscaping LTD
Paving stone project we completed on 2020 located in Edmonton.
Carmel NY - Woodland Steps
Carmel NY - Woodland Steps
Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden DesignHortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design
-Custom Driftwood and Tanglevine Railing -tasteful brass low-voltage pathlights, discretely embedded into railings -Bluestone and Pea Gravel Steps -Native Woodland Plantings for Shade
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.
LaurelRock Company: Fern Valley
LaurelRock Company: Fern Valley
LaurelRockLaurelRock
Larry Merz
Seattle Garden
Seattle Garden
Lifestyle Landscapes, IncLifestyle Landscapes, Inc
Natural stone stairway leading up to a decorative iron gate.
Urban Cottage
Urban Cottage
Arbordale LandscapingArbordale Landscaping
This curved walkway leads you to the back of the garage. We can see the mossy water feature on the right. This is the view from the clients upper terrace. The large lawn area is a fun place for kids to play including a skating rink which is put in each winter.
The Holiday at an Evergreen Residence
The Holiday at an Evergreen Residence
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
Holiday pots decorated with greens, red berries, pine cones and red twig dogwood.
Completed Job Photo of Revamp in Alamo Heights
Completed Job Photo of Revamp in Alamo Heights
Four Seasons BotanicalFour Seasons Botanical
Flagstone and river rock patio, and Maltese chop block stone border for existing grass.
Completed Landscapes
Completed Landscapes
JDS Design, LLCJDS Design, LLC
Back yard remodel
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.
Blowing Rock // Garden Bridge
Blowing Rock // Garden Bridge
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Photo By: Darrell Taylor
WALKWAYS & PATIOS
WALKWAYS & PATIOS
Landscape 2000Landscape 2000

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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