Taking inspiration from his Industrial Design & Technology degree studies and a real passion for 19th and early 20th century industrial architecture on brownfield sites, Tristen brought Brownfield Beauty to life. Perceived as a centrepiece of a large external courtyard of a redeveloped industrial building converted into luxury apartments, Brownfield Beauty is a place for residents to meet, socialise and relax. In Tristen’s design the industrial and rustic – four large Venetian blind style screens, reclaimed brick seats and tumble down brick walls – contrast dramatically with a relaxed planting theme and mock ‘rill’ feature emitting relaxing running water sounds. The screens, along with large ornamental trees, provide a sense of safety and seclusion too for residents. A relaxed planting theme consists of grasses and ferns to create bold statements and structure throughout the year and the colour palette is mainly pastel and muted shades to harmonise with the tones of the garden’s industrial materials, with some dashes of colour to draw the eye with plants such as Digitalis, Echinacea and Kniphofia. As a communal area, a key feature is that planting is architectural and features structural evergreen plants ensuring areas of interest all year.

Barvikha Garden

CGD Landscape Design

The scree garden, under the shade of tall pine trees, but catching sun in the summer months. Carpets of foliage, with different colours and textures creating a tapestry that last through the seasons, before being submerged under metres of snow in the harsh winter.

Circular Garden

Green Tree Garden Design Ltd

Our client’s garden was bereft of any interest, other than a large shed at the end of the garden, and a small patio outside the house. An unattractive stand of conifers dominated one side of the garden, and overpowered the space. These two areas were linked using a bold design of interlinking circles, with a cobbled path snaking its’ way down the garden to create a feeling of greater width and depth. A dry stone wall sets off the patio, and frames the entrance into the main part of the garden. A feature pot is set on a plinth at the bottom end of the garden, where it is visible from the house. The planting is colourful and interesting, with box balls used to reinforce the circular theme. The conifers have been removed and replaced with attractive ornamental trees that will provide more year round interest

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Bee and Butterfly garden

Helen Rose Wilson Garden Design

1920's Off Grid Cottage reimagined into new family home

Ceardean Architects Ltd

Quaint Cottage Garden

Yorkshire Gardens

In this traditional garden we wanted to give the space a revamp while still ensuring it was in keeping with it’s classic, rural surroundings. You are welcomed into the garden through a charming pergola wrapped in vining plants. Square stepping stones create a winding path across the gently curving lawn, this is surrounded by elegant flower beds. The sweeping flower beds mimic the shape of the rounded walls and the smooth lines draw your eyes around the garden. The raised sleeper bed is home to bountiful selection of greenery and adds both texture and rustic charm. As this area is sheltered it was planted with variety of ferns and heucheras which thrive in shaded areas. In the large flower bed a stunning rose garden was planted with a selection of handpicked, hybrid tea roses. A bird bath and feeder not only creates a focal point, but also encourages wildlife into the garden. The raised flower beds and steps lead down to a stone patio. This sits beneath a traditional veranda so the garden can be enjoyed in all weather. A picturesque chimenea allows the patio becomes and extension of the home as it can be enjoyed late into the summer evenings. The garden is surrounded by a beautiful stone wall which adds privacy. Climbing ivy creates a charming backdrop for the blooming flowers to standout against. The result is a traditional, but quaint garden.

Sleepy Hollow Treehouse

Blue Forest UK Ltd

Blue Forest UK

Eine Gartenoase rund um den eigenen Badeteich

Werner Frick - Garten- und Landschaftsbau

Das Schaffen stilistisch abgetrennter Bereiche rund um den eigenen Schwimmteich mit Sitzflächen, Mauern, Gehwegen und Stegen verleiht diesem Garten Abwechslungsreichtum und gibt Ihnen die Möglichkeit ihn immer wieder neu zu entdecken.

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MEILOCI

Meiloci Landscape Architects

Finca Rustica Lupiana

Arkhé Paisajismo

Proyecto de paisajismo en zona rustica de Guadalajara, se intenta integrar las texturas del paisaje que rodea la Finca dentro del jardín, para ello se componen parterres de aromáticas y gramíneas. Composición de bajo mantenimiento, y gran valor ornamental.

Garden Landscaping with Clay Pavers and Oak Pergolas

Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd

Located at the back of this significantly sloped garden the clients wanted to make this space a place to entertain. After Karl’s initial site survey, it was clear the materials here needed to be natural, simple and dog friendly. Karl put together a concept design and material sample pallet. The clients loved the colour and texture of the Vanda Moortel pavers. Karl recommended these because they’re handmade and have a fantastic natural finish. These would be finished with a 6mm border of galvanized steel; we coated this to match the metal window and door frames of the house. We paired the pavers with a bespoke 150x150mm Oak pergola. We chose to leave this untreated so it would naturally silver/ grey over time. Timber in this situation will normally take approximately a year to go grey. Timber weathering varies depending on location and exposure. If in a hurry, we can treat timber so it already looks aged when installed.

Ye Olde Garden of Beer

Todd Duclos

Our rustic Beer Garden set in the Lower Blue Mountains is designed to bring family and friends together. With Cast Iron Fire Pits to warm you in the cooler months and a Vine Covered Mesh Roof to shade you in the warmer months, this unique and functional space can be enjoyed all year round. The one of a kind Repurposed Glass Bottle Lights, Recycled Brick Walls, Tree Log Fencing, Sandstone Logs and bespoke Timber Furniture create a relaxed and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. The placement and flow of each area and plentiful seating within the Beer Garden, makes the perfect setting to entertain or simply savour relaxing outdoors. The Hardwood Timber sourced for the Arbours are over 40 years old and were handpicked for the Project. Our plant selection softens the Sandstone, Recycled Bricks and Concrete Gravel and reinforces the fusion of a traditional English Beer Garden and the serenity of the Blue Mountains surrounds.

Family Garden Lewisham

Simon Orchard

Shabby chic up-cycled/re-cycled pallet planter with shade tolerant plants including Carex morrowii Ice Dance, Lamium maculatum and Lysimachia nummularia Photo © Simon Orchard

Bee and Butterfly garden

Helen Rose Wilson Garden Design

The children's tree house

Oakwrights

Circular Garden

Green Tree Garden Design Ltd

Woolooware

Fig Landscapes

Jesse Ann

Standard and Superior Raised Beds GDN-472 GDN-474

Harrod Horticultural

Our extensive wooden raised bed range of award winning and guaranteed raised beds are ideal for growing vegetables and herbs, or for raised flower beds. We have researched, designed and UK manufactured our timber raised beds to suit every garden size and every budget; from the money-saving Allotment version right up to our A-list Superior beds, which form a garden feature in themselves.

Garden landscaping in Ealing, London

Positive Garden Ltd

Garden landscaping in Ealing, London http://www.positivegarden.com/portfolio/garden-landscaping-in-ealing/ Corten steel planters/ raised beds, oak benches, self-binding gravel, veg patch, Collingwood lights and corten steel fire pit. Turf: Tillers turf Stone: Raj Sandstone Designer: Emma Griffin http://www.emmagriffingardens.com/ Postive Garden Ltd

Rustic 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.

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Whether you want inspiration for planning a rustic garden renovation or are building a designer garden from scratch, Houzz has 4,533 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Werner Frick - Garten- und Landschaftsbau and MEILOCI. Look through garden photos in different colours and styles and when you find a rustic garden design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful rustic garden ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.

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