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Rustic Garden for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Dutchess County Farmhouse
Dutchess County Farmhouse
Ann Brooke Landscape DesignAnn Brooke Landscape Design
Unpeeled cedar fence
Cottage by the Lake - Charlotte, VT - Stone Path to Lake Champlain
Cottage by the Lake - Charlotte, VT - Stone Path to Lake Champlain
Distinctive LandscapingDistinctive Landscaping
Susan Teare
Skaneateles, NY
Skaneateles, NY
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
As we enter the fall the front 'Welcome garden' is still in flower. The garden is proving to be very low maintenance and requiring minimal watering. Next season I think the garden will be more established and require little to no hand watering.
high desert residential
high desert residential
DAPPLED EARTH– designs to nurture life!DAPPLED EARTH– designs to nurture life!
This is truly a native central Oregon landscape. The home owner did not want to water any more that absolutely necessary. Here you can see a mix of colorful perennials that will bloom all summer.
Deer Mountain Home
Deer Mountain Home
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Cottage garden with native and other deer proof flowering plants: Caryopteris, Monarda, Digitalis. Susan Irving
Color for Every Season in Soutpointe
Color for Every Season in Soutpointe
Blackwood & Associates, Inc.Blackwood & Associates, Inc.
Late Summer views
Richardson Residence
Richardson Residence
Verdant EnterprisesVerdant Enterprises
Frontyards
Frontyards
Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.
Landscape - Spruce Moose Lodge
Landscape - Spruce Moose Lodge
Liv4 ArchitectureLiv4 Architecture
A blend of different rock types adds interest to the tiered retaining wall. Stone steps wind their way down and lead to a boathouse and a cozy beachfront.
Barton Creek Native & Natural Landscape
Barton Creek Native & Natural Landscape
Blissful Gardens & Green Dragon DesignBlissful Gardens & Green Dragon Design
Client wanted a new stone staircase to provide easier access to the upper level areas of her yard. Amiten Rose
Stone Walkway - Greensburg, PA
Stone Walkway - Greensburg, PA
Cedar Creek DesignCedar Creek Design
Dry Creek Beds used for drainage
Dry Creek Beds used for drainage
Botanical Concerns LLCBotanical Concerns LLC
Plantings surround a dry creek bed
Vail Valley Retreat
Vail Valley Retreat
ULFBUILTULFBUILT
Log Cabin by Lake
Log Cabin by Lake
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
A deck and patio lead from the log cabin to a fire ring above the bluff overlooking the lake. Carefully controlled edging to the lawn created order from the surroundings and emphasized the clients desire for off setting the rustic nature of the log home. Low maintenance plantings and a simple gravel pathway connect the gardens with the residence. This lodge style bungalow is located on a small lake on the Western side of Washington State. Featured in Everett Herald, Home and Garden, January 28th, 2008
Karl Foerster Grass
Karl Foerster Grass
Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.
Karl Foerster Grass - Foerster's Feather Reed Grass - creates a stunning vertical effect with feathery stalks that emerge reddish brown in spring and turn a rich golden color in the fall. Blooms two to three weeks earlier than common feather reed grass. Thrives in wet soil, yet tolerates drier conditions. - Foliage reaches 1 1/2-2 ft tall and wide; blooms stalks reach 6 ft tall. - Blooms: late spring to summer, persisting through fall.
Flanagan Residence
Flanagan Residence
Treehouse Landscape DesignTreehouse Landscape Design
Small Unique Space
Small Unique Space
Artisan LandscapesArtisan Landscapes
Potted Arrangements
Potted Arrangements
SuperscapesSuperscapes
В гостях у леса
В гостях у леса
NB-GARDENNB-GARDEN
Борисова Наталья, Корнеев Евгений
Sweet Valley, PA - Pond Landscaping & Fountain
Sweet Valley, PA - Pond Landscaping & Fountain
Russell Landscape ConstructionRussell Landscape Construction
The owners of this property are hosting a wedding soon and needed some help getting the place in shape. They built this large pond by themselves and we helped them by doing the grading/seeding and landscaping around the pond. We also installed this amazing floating fountain, not only as a decorative piece, but also to aerate the pond.

Rustic Garden for Summer 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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