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Rustic Garden with a Flowerbed Ideas and Designs

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Stonehouse Meadow - Early Summer
Stonehouse Meadow - Early Summer
Lavish GardensLavish Gardens
A path through the Stonehouse Meadow, with Monarda in full bloom. Ecological landscaping
Caruth Home - Fall 2012/Winter 2013
Caruth Home - Fall 2012/Winter 2013
Key ResidentialKey Residential
LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
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.
Hummingbird Sage - The Ideal Hummingbird Feeder
Hummingbird Sage - The Ideal Hummingbird Feeder
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
The mix of Hummingbird Sage and Island Buckwheat bordering the bioswale predictably draws pollinators. Intoxicating for humans, the fragrance of Hummingbird Sage keeps hummingbirds dancing! When its blooms fade, the seed heads continue to serve as a birdfeeder, while its sun-or-shade, evergreen foliage helps retain slopes.
Backyard Makeover
Backyard Makeover
Good Thyme Landscapes LLCGood Thyme Landscapes LLC
Maple Leaf Cottage
Maple Leaf Cottage
Hayes Landscape Design ServicesHayes Landscape Design Services
Modern Prairie Planting
Modern Prairie Planting
greencube garden and landscape designgreencube garden and landscape design
This garden in Offham Village has been transformed with prairie planting with added shrubs and specimens. Soft approach, limited palette cottage style with a modern twist. Colours - Pink, Purple, white with greens of many textures. Added yellow around the cascading pond with Iris pseudacorus planted in the marginal areas. We have used local Kentish ragstone, quarried less than two miles away, to create the retaining walls. This garden has been the venue for our client's 50th wedding anniversary as well as raising funds for charity by opening the gates for the public to enjoy. We continue to work closely with our clients, guiding them on the aftercare required to keep their beautiful garden looking sharp.
Prairie Landscape
Prairie Landscape
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Mountain Estate
Mountain Estate
SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - MontanaSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - Montana
On a historic ranch by a pristine fly-fishing river, this mountain home integrates into its natural wild surroundings. Sandstone paver paths wind through grasses and colorful wildflowers while native river boulders punctuate the gardens. Care was taken to design this landscape for easy maintenance in a harsh climate. Generous stone steps invite exploration of the cool Montana evenings via paths that connect to the larger ranch trail network.
Milwaukie
Milwaukie
Clement Walsh Landscape Architect, Inc.Clement Walsh Landscape Architect, Inc.
This hillside planting bed next to the driveway, includes accent boulders and retaining boulders to address the grade change on the property. Plantings featured include: Kaleidoscope Abelia (Abelia x 'Kaleidoscope), Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), Kinnickinnick (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) as the evergreen ground cover, Creeping Oregon Grape (Mahonoia nervosa), Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), and Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo).
Garden of Splendor
Garden of Splendor
flora Distinctive Landscapesflora Distinctive Landscapes
Window Well Light Sconces - Omaha, Nebraska | McKay Landscape Lighting
Window Well Light Sconces - Omaha, Nebraska | McKay Landscape Lighting
McKay Landscape LightingMcKay Landscape Lighting
The front of the house has a unique basement window well with landscaping. McKay Landscape Lighting designer Coleman says, "Adding mini light sconces on the wall helped improve security and enhance the aesthetics, so it's visually appealing as you look out the basement." Learn more about the lighting design: https://www.mckaylighting.com/blog/outdoor-pool-lighting-design-with-bistro-string-lights-omaha
Suburban Permaculture Design and Homestead
Suburban Permaculture Design and Homestead
Online Landscape DesignsOnline Landscape Designs
Front yard 3d landscape design. Online Landscape Designs.
Modern Prairie Planting
Modern Prairie Planting
greencube garden and landscape designgreencube garden and landscape design
This garden in Offham Village has been transformed with prairie planting with added shrubs and specimens. Soft approach, limited palette cottage style with a modern twist. Colours - Pink, Purple, white with greens of many textures. Added yellow around the cascading pond with Iris pseudacorus planted in the marginal areas. We have used local Kentish ragstone, quarried less than two miles away, to create the retaining walls. This garden has been the venue for our client's 50th wedding anniversary as well as raising funds for charity by opening the gates for the public to enjoy. We continue to work closely with our clients, guiding them on the aftercare required to keep their beautiful garden looking sharp.
Stonehouse Meadow - Summer
Stonehouse Meadow - Summer
Lavish GardensLavish Gardens
The Stonehouse Meadow garden path in summer, with echinacea, blazing star, hyssop, bergamot in full bloom.
Accent Boulder Surrounded by Planting in the Botanical Garden Delight
Accent Boulder Surrounded by Planting in the Botanical Garden Delight
Susan Friedman Landscape ArchitectureSusan Friedman Landscape Architecture
California native flowers and grasses add seasonal color and textures while attracting pollinators and birds to the garden.
Rustic Stone Patio - Cedarburg
Rustic Stone Patio - Cedarburg
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Closeup photo of the variegated foliage on 'Carol Mackie' daphne. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Natural Garden
Natural Garden
B & B Outdoor Solutions LLCB & B Outdoor Solutions LLC
Poolside Natives
Poolside Natives
Ruth Consoli DesignRuth Consoli Design
Spring in the garden; creeping phlox and blue-eyed grass, both native, spring blooming perennials
Backyard Makeover
Backyard Makeover
Good Thyme Landscapes LLCGood Thyme Landscapes LLC

Rustic Garden with a Flowerbed 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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