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Rustic Garden for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Clancy Mountian Home Phase I
Clancy Mountian Home Phase I
Korpi Lawn & LandscapeKorpi Lawn & Landscape
Cape Cod Inn with New England Stone Cladding, Retaining Walls, and Water Feature
Cape Cod Inn with New England Stone Cladding, Retaining Walls, and Water Feature
STONEYARD®STONEYARD®
Cape Cod is a vacation hot spot due not only to its vicinity to amazing beaches and seafood, but also because of its historic seaside charm. The Winstead Inn & Beach Resort located in Harwich, MA, is the perfect place to enjoy everything Cape Cod has to offer. If you are lucky enough to stay in the "Commodore's Quarters" prepare to be greeted with the soothing sounds of moving water and the rich textures of historic natural stone. This charming getaway reminds you of years past with STONEYARD® Boston Blend™ Mosaic, a local natural stone that was used as cladding, on retaining walls, stair risers, and in a water feature. Corner stones were used around the top of the retaining walls and water feature to maintain the look and feel of full thickness stones. Visit www.stoneyard.com/winstead for more photos, info, and video!
Rustic Backyard Pergola - Cedarburg, WI
Rustic Backyard Pergola - Cedarburg, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
We ran power to the rustic pergola for a fan and our client's string lights. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Secret Garden Getaway
Secret Garden Getaway
Olmos LandscapeOlmos Landscape
Water feature that blends naturally with the environment and enhances the tranquility of the landscape
Patios
Patios
Allin LandscapingAllin Landscaping
Cottage by the Lake - Charlotte, VT - Winding Path Through Woods
Cottage by the Lake - Charlotte, VT - Winding Path Through Woods
Distinctive LandscapingDistinctive Landscaping
Susan Teare
Bayside Rustic
Bayside Rustic
Meissner Landscape, IncMeissner Landscape, Inc
Photo by Scott Shigley
Summer Bounty
Summer Bounty
Edger Landscape DesignEdger Landscape Design
Summer from a small space. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design
Adams, WI Wisconsin Log Home
Adams, WI Wisconsin Log Home
Pella Windows & Doors of WisconsinPella Windows & Doors of Wisconsin
Designed & Built by Wisconsin Log Homes / Photos by KCJ Studios
Dog Friendly Too!
Dog Friendly Too!
Ecoscape Environmental DesignEcoscape Environmental Design
When people first call us to think about hiring us to design a new landscape, we ask 'who else will be interfacing with the yard'? Very often a dog is in the mix! We want you and your pet to enjoy the outdoor space safely, so we'll take that into consideration when selecting plants and other elements. Dogs can be very curious about irrigation pipes & nozzle sprayers, outdoor lighting wires, and even mulch!
San Carlos Residence
San Carlos Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
John Black
Colorado & White Spruce with Rock Features
Colorado & White Spruce with Rock Features
SOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living SpacesSOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces
Urban Oasis
Urban Oasis
Eisler LandscapesEisler Landscapes
Two serviceberry and a Magnolia tree withHydrangeas along the path separate the courtyard from the street. The path is short but the densely layered plantings create a sense of separation much larger than the physical distance.
French Town Watering Hole
French Town Watering Hole
Verne Pershing, The Art of GardeningVerne Pershing, The Art of Gardening
After digging in a dry creek to handle seasonal runoff, and planting with Sedges & California Native Plants.
Charlotte Property With Fire Pit
Charlotte Property With Fire Pit
LandshapesLandshapes
Rustic Montauk
Rustic Montauk
Barry Block Landscape Design & Contracting, Inc.Barry Block Landscape Design & Contracting, Inc.
The grand entrance taken from the new visitor parking area. The pathway, flanked by lush plantings, meanders either up to the house or around back through the Asian style gate and pergola.
Deer Mountain Home
Deer Mountain Home
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Cottage garden with minimal electric fencing. Susan Irving
Vegetable Garden
Vegetable Garden
Red Oak Outdoor LightingRed Oak Outdoor Lighting
The client had a unique vegetable garden installed in front of an existing renovated barn. They enjoy viewing the garden from the main house so we highlighted the trellises, assorted trees and a soft wash on the front of the barn. and
Intimate Natural Stone Fire Patio | Patios
Intimate Natural Stone Fire Patio | Patios
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Even a small and inaccessible backyard can have a unique patio.
Woodland Wonderland
Woodland Wonderland
Hey Nice GardenHey Nice Garden
California native Manzanita with Agave and Echium in the background - very low water needs.

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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