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Clamshell Alley
Clamshell Alley
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
21 Wilkes Street
21 Wilkes Street
Mackenzie Wheeler Architects & DesignersMackenzie Wheeler Architects & Designers
brick walled townhouse garden with pond, bridge and extensive greenery
Laybourne Landscape`
Laybourne Landscape`
Linda Robinson StudioLinda Robinson Studio
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Streams of planting divide the terrace steps
Streams of planting divide the terrace steps
Beautiful Wild Garden and Landscape DesignBeautiful Wild Garden and Landscape Design
Streams of planting divide the terrace steps and create natural pathways down into the garden
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
In Spring the gardens in the front yard burst with color. Lupine, salvia, and soapwort spill over dry stack walls to replicate an alpine mountain display. Photographed by Phil Steinhauer
Native Gardens that we support with design and Maintenance in 2023
Native Gardens that we support with design and Maintenance in 2023
PETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLCPETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLC
Clients gardens that took a rear lawn and changed it into a large potagers garden. This is a strong pollinator garden as there is all kind of food, shelter, nesting for the natural world. The path is gravel so it drains. The white closest to the house is flowering tobaccos. the pink to the left is pink digitalis, blue iris and yellow yarrow. Peter Atkins and Associates
Casa Paula
Casa Paula
HábitasHábitas
Arts and Crafts Woodland Home Gardens, Phoenixville
Arts and Crafts Woodland Home Gardens, Phoenixville
Donald Pell - GardensDonald Pell - Gardens
Rustic garden
Rustic garden
Simon Orchard Garden DesignSimon Orchard Garden Design
© Simon Orchard
Wisteria on Atherton fort
Wisteria on Atherton fort
Karen Aitken and AssociatesKaren Aitken and Associates
Photo courtesy of Karen Aitken
Mountain Top Revisited
Mountain Top Revisited
MossCreekMossCreek
A stunning mountain retreat, this custom legacy home was designed by MossCreek to feature antique, reclaimed, and historic materials while also providing the family a lodge and gathering place for years to come. Natural stone, antique timbers, bark siding, rusty metal roofing, twig stair rails, antique hardwood floors, and custom metal work are all design elements that work together to create an elegant, yet rustic mountain luxury home.
Woodland Wonderland
Woodland Wonderland
Hey Nice GardenHey Nice Garden
California native Manzanita with Agave and Echium in the background - very low water needs.
Meditation Hut and Water Feature
Meditation Hut and Water Feature
Wolf Architects, Inc.Wolf Architects, Inc.
Photo Credit: Eric Roth
Rustic Fire Pit + Landscape - Cedarburg, WI
Rustic Fire Pit + Landscape - Cedarburg, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The lannon stone fire pit overlooks Cedar Creek in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Westhauser Photography
Southcliff
Southcliff
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
Long awaited garden and patio space finally in.
Long awaited garden and patio space finally in.
Hillside NurseriesHillside Nurseries
It was pretty much a blank area but with some elevation issues. The seating wall served 2 purposes as a seating space but also to retain some of the patio. Natural fieldstone steppers lead from the driveway area to the patio. An assortment of perennials and plantings soften the hardscape project. Serviceberry, hybrid dogwood, and a large dwarf pine are the anchor plants. We also created a raised vegetable garden space off the patio too. Marc Depoto (Hillside Nurseries Inc.)
Fire pits and Fireplaces
Fire pits and Fireplaces
GreenScapes Landscape Architects and ContractorsGreenScapes Landscape Architects and Contractors
Montana Landscapes
Montana Landscapes
Blanchford Landscape GroupBlanchford Landscape Group
Jessie Moore Photography
Steps surrounded by planting lead to the yoga barn
Steps surrounded by planting lead to the yoga barn
Beautiful Wild Garden and Landscape DesignBeautiful Wild Garden and Landscape Design
We kept the old retaining wall to the lawn and created new broad steps from there down to the barn, surrounded by gentle planting.

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.
Split Rail Fence
Split Rail Fence
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
Split rail fences with and without wire. Some customers request wire to keep animals in or wildlife out. These split rail fences were designed and built by our talented fence pros at Atlanta Decking & Fence.
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