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Rustic Garden Ideas and Designs

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Governors Island Full Landscape Design Project
Governors Island Full Landscape Design Project
Belknap Landscape CompanyBelknap Landscape Company
Karen Bobotas
Cottage Garden by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects, Manchester
Cottage Garden by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects, Manchester
Barnes Walker Ltd - Landscape ArchitectsBarnes Walker Ltd - Landscape Architects
Barnes Walker Ltd
Willows and Water, Surrey
Willows and Water, Surrey
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Rural Water Garden, Surrey UK
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Des Moines Home
Des Moines Home
Bergland + Cram ArchitectsBergland + Cram Architects
Doug Foreshoe, AIA
Santa Ynez Ranch
Santa Ynez Ranch
Carson Douglas Landscape ArchitectureCarson Douglas Landscape Architecture
William Carson Joyce
Chimney Rock Residence
Chimney Rock Residence
Locati ArchitectsLocati Architects
Roger Wade Studio
Vigneri Residence
Vigneri Residence
Outdoor CraftsmenOutdoor Craftsmen
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
French Courtyard and Frontyard
French Courtyard and Frontyard
Mooch Exterior Designs, Inc.Mooch Exterior Designs, Inc.
Bright underplanting highlight an orange tree espaliered along the fence.
Great Plant Combinations
Great Plant Combinations
Le jardinetLe jardinet
A light frost sparkles on a fall morning Le jardinet
West Coast Resort
West Coast Resort
Pacifica Landscape Works Inc.Pacifica Landscape Works Inc.
Pacifica Landscape Works
Lakeside Garden - Custom Landscaping - Highland Village, TX
Lakeside Garden - Custom Landscaping - Highland Village, TX
One Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & HardscapeOne Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & Hardscape
This beautiful English-inspired garden features Mexican bush sage, gulf muhly grass, blackfoot daisy, moonbeam coreopsis, coneflower, and rosemary. The space also features an outdoor sitting area with a custom corten steel fire pit to enjoy the lakeside views.
Colorado Residence
Colorado Residence
Land Design CollaborativeLand Design Collaborative
Fire pit and Japanese gate connected by paths.
Custom Firepit
Custom Firepit
Projects General Construction, IncProjects General Construction, Inc
Jim Bartsch Photography
debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape designdebora carl landscape design
a copper fire bowl overlooks the San Elijo lagoon Martin Residence Cardiff by the Sea, Ca
Virginia Bluebells
Virginia Bluebells
Missouri Botanical GardenMissouri Botanical Garden
Shaw Nature Reserve / Woodland Courtesy Missouri Botanical Garden Plantfinder
Central Oregon Landscape
Central Oregon Landscape
AB Design Creative, LLCAB Design Creative, LLC
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.
Santa Ynez Ranch
Santa Ynez Ranch
Carson Douglas Landscape ArchitectureCarson Douglas Landscape Architecture
William Carson Joyce

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. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
Backyard Oasis
Backyard Oasis
Caroline LeFevre PhotographyCaroline LeFevre Photography
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