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Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Pond, Downers Grove
Pond, Downers Grove
Lofton Landscaping CompanyLofton Landscaping Company
Weeping redbud ( centered), Terra cotta shrub rose, golden false cypress, Fire Chief arborvitae. Designed by Carolyn Pipal
Detailed Landscape
Detailed Landscape
Detailed LandscapeDetailed Landscape
Water Feature Water Falls Installation Grand Rapids, MI
Water Feature Water Falls Installation Grand Rapids, MI
Platinum Ponds & LandscapingPlatinum Ponds & Landscaping
Amazing Pond-less Water Feature with landscape lighting installed. Customer envisioned a backyard setting with Tiki Bar, Hot Tub, Sauna, and Water Feature. Platinum Ponds & Landscaping installed the perfect water feature with crashing, loud water falls to add wow factor to the setting.
Native Catskill Garden
Native Catskill Garden
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.
We have been working on this all native (at least 95%) garden for several years now, beginning the landscaping before the house was even completed. The project was a very enjoyable and successful collaboration with the home owners who were avid gardeners themselves.
Award Winning Portfolio
Award Winning Portfolio
Daniel's Landscape & Design, LLCDaniel's Landscape & Design, LLC
Hemlock Point Road
Hemlock Point Road
Tamarack NorthTamarack North
Modern, luxury, custom cottage designed by Tamarack North Ltd. for the entire family to enjoy. This unique build entails a combination of our favourite components of the traditional Muskoka style cottage as well as a modern take on landscape design. With a spectacular view of Lake Joseph and a beautiful open concept design, this home will ensure a space where memories can be made for generations. Tamarack North prides their company off of professional engineers and builders passionate about serving Muskoka, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay with fine seasonal homes.
Dutchess County Farmhouse
Dutchess County Farmhouse
Ann Brooke Landscape DesignAnn Brooke Landscape Design
Unpeeled cedar fence
Mississauga Stone
Mississauga Stone
Shubrook Construction Ltd.Shubrook Construction Ltd.
Frontyards
Frontyards
Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.
Landscape - Spruce Moose Lodge
Landscape - Spruce Moose Lodge
Liv4 ArchitectureLiv4 Architecture
A blend of different rock types adds interest to the tiered retaining wall. Stone steps wind their way down and lead to a boathouse and a cozy beachfront.
High Desert meets Mountain Valley
High Desert meets Mountain Valley
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Low water landscape for a vacation home in a Zone 4. Emphasis on texture, structure and color, year round. Extensive stone work, a beautiful oversize glass tile spa and built in fire pit make good use of the garden and amazing views. Photo: The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Medium Pondless and Fountain in Dexter, MI
Medium Pondless and Fountain in Dexter, MI
Poseidon Ponds & LandscapingPoseidon Ponds & Landscaping
This is the picture of one of our medium pondless waterfalls in Dexter,MI. It is all self contained and makes a beautiful accent to any back or front yard landscape. Photo by Cory Mann
Sweet Valley, PA - Pond Landscaping & Fountain
Sweet Valley, PA - Pond Landscaping & Fountain
Russell Landscape ConstructionRussell Landscape Construction
The owners of this property are hosting a wedding soon and needed some help getting the place in shape. They built this large pond by themselves and we helped them by doing the grading/seeding and landscaping around the pond. We also installed this amazing floating fountain, not only as a decorative piece, but also to aerate the pond.
Outdoor Entertaining with a twist!
Outdoor Entertaining with a twist!
AJ's Landscaping & Outdoor ConstructionAJ's Landscaping & Outdoor Construction
Stamped and Colored Concrete Patio and Walkway
Beautiful Landscape
Beautiful Landscape
Alderland - SF Bay Area Pool & Landscape Co.Alderland - SF Bay Area Pool & Landscape Co.
Alder Group, Pool and Landscape Co's landscape design and constructed landscape in Walnut creek with a lot of different colors and textures to blend a flow pleasant to the eye. Landscape architect in Walnut Creek, Ca Landscape design in Walnut Creek, Ca Landscape contractor in Walnut Creek, Ca Swimming pool contractor in Walnut Creek, Ca
Lakeside Hideaway Landscape
Lakeside Hideaway Landscape
Town + Country Cedar Homes, Inc.Town + Country Cedar Homes, Inc.
Natural landscaping. Dogs love it!
Western Maine Lakeside Hideaway
Western Maine Lakeside Hideaway
Katahdin Cedar Log HomesKatahdin Cedar Log Homes
Home by: Katahdin Cedar Log Homes Photos by: Brian Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald Photo
Before and After Water Features
Before and After Water Features
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
Multiple waterfalls transform a boring hillside into a dramatic stream!
Children's Hobbit House
Children's Hobbit House
Fire Sparrow LandscapingFire Sparrow Landscaping
Monica B.

Rustic Garden with Mulch 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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