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Rustic Garden for Spring Ideas and Designs

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Cooks Hill
Cooks Hill
MUD Landscape DesignMUD Landscape Design
Recycled timber green wall, Photography by Andy Jones
Paths and Steps
Paths and Steps
Russell Combs DesignRussell Combs Design
Natural Stone Steps
Natural Stone Steps
Paul Massad LandscapingPaul Massad Landscaping
East Valley Road, Montecito
East Valley Road, Montecito
The Aldrich Company - Landscape DesignThe Aldrich Company - Landscape Design
Bountious blooms frame a stone pathway leading to a seating area.
Water Sinking Bioswale
Water Sinking Bioswale
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
In LA, we need to do more than save water, it is critical for us to we sink it. The varied topography and bioswales in the front garden direct water into the ground to fuel the garden's beauty and LA's water independence. Can you believe something so practical can be so pretty?
Spanish Mission House
Spanish Mission House
Sarita Landscape IncSarita Landscape Inc
Giving a dramatic twist to the tired yard of a Spanish Mission house. Modern and rustic blending in a single landscape with dark grey concrete and brick and decomposed granite pathway.
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.
Customized Water Features
Customized Water Features
RC Custom Landscape & StoneworkRC Custom Landscape & Stonework
Ridgway Colorado Residence
Ridgway Colorado Residence
Kaibab LandscapingKaibab Landscaping
Kaibab Landscaping - Natural Stone Paver Driveway - Retaining Wall with Landscape Lighting - Boulder Gardens- Telluride Colorado. Photo credit: Josh Johnson
Poolside Natives
Poolside Natives
Ruth Consoli DesignRuth Consoli Design
Lonicera sempervirens (Coral or Trumpet Honeysuckle) is a native vine, reaching approx. 20' with red tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. Fruit attracts quail, goldfinch, hermit thrush and American robin. Larvel host to the spring azure and spring clearwing moth. Trellises were constructed by the client reusing existing bamboo stakes they already had, a a great do-it-yourself project - reuse, recycle, functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Lattanzio LandscapesLattanzio Landscapes
Woodlands Residence
Woodlands Residence
E.L.I. land design, LLCE.L.I. land design, LLC
Chris Eiseman
Zinke Wine Co. Tasting Room - Los Olivos
Zinke Wine Co. Tasting Room - Los Olivos
Lisa Cox Landscape DesignLisa Cox Landscape Design
Rich Cox Photography
Chester Country Residence
Chester Country Residence
B.DeMichele Inc.B.DeMichele Inc.
This outdoor space includes a grand fireplace that is set into a hillside as well as separate entertaining areas separated by use
California Italian Farm House .
California Italian Farm House .
Christopher Lines DesignChristopher Lines Design
The Italian Fam House was created to look and feel like a vintage structure found in the middle of the Italian country side. the villa was designed with a private bridge over a seasonal creek and automatic gates were designed at the base of a small slope so the visitor could appreciate the architecture as the gates open. A natural stone walk way leads to the front door which has a latch door handle only ( non locking) with 350 year old oak front door. Privacy trees and landscape we’re designed on the perimeter of the property to allow the client to enjoy the grounds in complete privacy and enhancing the illusion of the farm house. The client wanted to keep the vintage look but have some contemporary features in the garden, a artist studio with pool changing room and shower was designed into the hillside to provide a passive solar efficient structure. The patio was designed with rough cut natural stone and accents of Italian marble. the spa was raised 18″ and utilizes a vanishing edge detail which spills into the vanishing edge pool. Both water details are equipped with LED lighting and are integrated into the home automation. A walking path was designed to a lower lawn area adjacent to the creek , the lawn is designed for family picnics , volleyball games and other summer activities nestled under the oaks and cooler temperature by the creek. Screening and privacy were a important element in this design. Mature Box size shrub and mature tree’s were imported from across northern California and craned into the project.
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 "Classic" Style Garden, Greenwich, CT
Homefront Farmers "Classic" Style Garden, Greenwich, CT
Homefront FarmersHomefront Farmers
Homefront Farmers gardens are well-built and attractive, allowing them to integrate seamlessly with your landscape design goals. And unlike other landscape features, an organic garden provides quality food, a great learning experience for kids, and a way to reduce your ecological footprint.
Southcliff
Southcliff
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
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
Rustic Wildlife Garden
Rustic Wildlife Garden
Merrifield Garden CenterMerrifield Garden Center
The same island viewed in Spring shows an abundance of white blossoms. Design and installation by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Wayne Boyland.

Rustic Garden for Spring 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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