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Rustic Fully Shaded Garden Ideas and Designs

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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
UserUser
Photo By: Darrell Taylor
WALKWAYS & PATIOS
WALKWAYS & PATIOS
Landscape 2000Landscape 2000
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.
A natural stepping stone path in a shade garden
A natural stepping stone path in a shade garden
Joan Rothenbucher Landscape DesignJoan Rothenbucher Landscape Design
A meandering path through the garden with ferns and shade loving plants
Children's Hobbit House
Children's Hobbit House
Fire Sparrow LandscapingFire Sparrow Landscaping
Monica B.
Exuberance
Exuberance
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.
This woodland garden has a perfect dappled shade environment. There is a 5' boulder retaining wall between the grade of the house and the woodland garden with 2 sets of steps providing access. The woodland garden area was very rocky and had been compacted and corrupted during construction so we dug out in between the trees and added 8-12" of good soil. This photo was taken in early September. You can see a great variety of plants in this photo including mountain laurel, various ferns, goat's beard, mountain mint, joe pye weed, turtleheads and a pagoda dogwood.
Беседка в Parkville
Беседка в Parkville
Артель "Данила, Макар и братья"Артель "Данила, Макар и братья"
Private Estate 2016
Private Estate 2016
Rost, Inc.Rost, Inc.
Full-scale hardscape & softscale landscape project featuring man-made waterfall/creek, landscaping, landscape lighting, and irrigation.
Topanga Rustic Retreat
Topanga Rustic 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.
Woodside Conservatory & Hardscape
Woodside Conservatory & Hardscape
Chateau Construction CompanyChateau Construction Company
Spencer Kent
Our Work
Our Work
Focal Point LandscapingFocal Point Landscaping
Rustic Landscape
Rustic Landscape
Nature's ExpressionsNature's Expressions
This was the first phase of the project, landscaping and stone walkway to the front door.
Lake Quivira Woodland Hillside
Lake Quivira Woodland Hillside
Creative Outdoor SpacesCreative Outdoor Spaces
Backyard woodland retreat with a flagstone path to meander from one pond to the next through the many shade trees.
California French Chateau
California French Chateau
Kaiser GardensKaiser Gardens
Wilkerson Project
Wilkerson Project
Outdoor Artisan, Inc.Outdoor Artisan, Inc.
Tracie Newey
Water Features
Water Features
Verne Pershing, The Art of GardeningVerne Pershing, The Art of Gardening
Glowing Waterfalls - Not only can you enjoy your new waterfalls during daylight hour, we install LED lights so that they will also brighten up your landscape in the evening-- without adding to your electric bill. A stream & pondless waterfalls built in Placerville, CA: 2008.
Fall Containers
Fall Containers
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
Help separate your garages by adding a little welcome home treat! Enjoy the decor as you pull into your driveway.
Rustic Backyard Landscape - Cedarburg, WI
Rustic Backyard Landscape - Cedarburg, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Our client requested a gravel path around a moon garden of white flowering plants. Renn Kuhnen Photography

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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