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Rustic Garden with Decorative Stones Ideas and Designs

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Water Feature
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Simple yet elegant backyard complete with custom fence, water feature, planting and landscape lighting.
Suburban Lakeside Garden
Suburban Lakeside Garden
Springer Environmental ServicesSpringer Environmental Services
A low spot along the shore is filled with flower, grasses, and water-loving plants. The plants shelter birds and wildlife and prevent erosion as water runs into the lake. Since plants are used in their natural habitat, they need no fertilizer or chemical treatment, which means runoff enters the lake clean and healthy.
Stone Stairs/Lighting
Stone Stairs/Lighting
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Cut basalt stone stairs, Pennsylvania bluestone walkway, landscape lighting and low maintenance river rock garden.
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Landscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Cut basalt stone stairs, Pennsylvania bluestone walkway with low maintenance river rock garden. Illuminated beautifully with landscape lighting.
Stairs
Stairs
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Cut basalt stone stairs, basalt boulder retaining wall, Pennsylvania bluestone walkway, planting and low maintenance rock garden.
Stairs
Stairs
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Cut basalt stone stairs, basalt boulder retaining wall, Pennsylvania bluestone walkway, planting and low maintenance rock garden.
Landscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Cut basalt stone stairs, Pennsylvania bluestone walkway with low maintenance river rock garden. Illuminated beautifully with landscape lighting.
Stone Stairs/Lighting
Stone Stairs/Lighting
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Cut basalt stone stairs, Pennsylvania bluestone walkway, landscape lighting and low maintenance river rock garden.
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Landscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Basalt feature rock surrounded by river rock and planting. Illuminated beautifully with landscape lighting.
Side Garden and Man Cave
Side Garden and Man Cave
Kenny & Co Constructions and C.W.F.IKenny & Co Constructions and C.W.F.I
Side yard area is very steep with drainage issues, The Clients invested in site works that would resolve the drainage issues and create side access to the rear of the yard and a man cave space with a 6 meter long concrete work bench and storage area.
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Side Garden and Man Cave
Side Garden and Man Cave
Kenny & Co Constructions and C.W.F.IKenny & Co Constructions and C.W.F.I
Side yard area is very steep with drainage issues, The Clients invested in site works that would resolve the drainage issues and create side access to the rear of the yard and a man cave space with a 6 meter long concrete work bench and storage area.
Landscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Basalt feature rock surrounded by river rock and planting. Illuminated beautifully with landscape lighting.
Side Garden and Man Cave
Side Garden and Man Cave
Kenny & Co Constructions and C.W.F.IKenny & Co Constructions and C.W.F.I
Side yard area is very steep with drainage issues, The Clients invested in site works that would resolve the drainage issues and create side access to the rear of the yard and a man cave space with a 6 meter long concrete work bench and storage area.

Rustic Garden with Decorative Stones 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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