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Rustic Garden with Mulch Ideas and Designs

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Dutchess County Farmhouse
Dutchess County Farmhouse
Ann Brooke Landscape DesignAnn Brooke Landscape Design
Unpeeled cedar was used to construct this fence, and milled locust boards were used for the raised beds
Lake Fed waterfalls and streams
Lake Fed waterfalls and streams
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
Water Feature Kansas City
Back Yard Family Fun!
Back Yard Family Fun!
AJ's Landscaping & Outdoor ConstructionAJ's Landscaping & Outdoor Construction
LaurelRock Company: Fern Valley
LaurelRock Company: Fern Valley
LaurelRockLaurelRock
Larry Merz
Coastal Maine Haven
Coastal Maine Haven
Kerry Lewis Landscape ArchitectureKerry Lewis Landscape Architecture
Milwaukie
Milwaukie
Clement Walsh Landscape Architect, Inc.Clement Walsh Landscape Architect, Inc.
A dry stream bed was designed and installed to assist with drainage for the front of the property. A quaint white picket fence defines the space, and separates the new apple and pear orchard from the rest of the front yard. The lawn and gravel paths are edged with steel, to define the spaces and to contain the gravel from the bark mulch flower beds and the lawn. The plantings along the driveway and orchard include: Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata 'Convexa'), Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'), Flaming Silver Andromeda (Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver'), and spirea.
Gleadle house
Gleadle house
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
The cedar lath screen and trellis creates a support for esplanade trees while adding protection and privacy to the space.
Pollinator Garden- July
Pollinator Garden- July
Sylvan Gardens Landscape ContractorsSylvan Gardens Landscape Contractors
Low Maintenance Garden
Low Maintenance Garden
Heather Dale Garden DesignHeather Dale Garden Design
Acer Palatum 'Atropurpurea'
Backyard Retreat
Backyard Retreat
Scott Mehaffey, landscape architectScott Mehaffey, landscape architect
Scott Mehaffey, landscape architect
Blewett Acres Orchard & Edible Garden
Blewett Acres Orchard & Edible Garden
Califia EcodesignCalifia Ecodesign
Comfrey, dill, squash, nasturtium, mustard greens, lilac, elderberry, sorrel, clover, radish and iris fill these wild vegetable terraces.
Purple, Purple and Purple
Purple, Purple and Purple
Alderland - SF Bay Area Pool & Landscape Co.Alderland - SF Bay Area Pool & Landscape Co.
BBQ, Pond with flagstone patio to a putting green. Landscape architect in Moraga, Ca Landscape design in Moraga, Ca Landscape contractor in Moraga, Ca Swimming pool contractor in Moraga, Ca
Glenwild Rambler - Park City
Glenwild Rambler - Park City
Lane Myers ConstructionLane Myers Construction
Lane Myers Construction is a premier Utah custom home builder specializing in luxury homes. For more homes like this, visit us at lanemyers.com
Mill Stone Water Feature in Ann Arbor, MI
Mill Stone Water Feature in Ann Arbor, MI
Poseidon Ponds & LandscapingPoseidon Ponds & Landscaping
We turned this old mill stone into a water feature and bird bath for one of our customers. We placed it just outside their living room window so they can enjoy the noise of the water and watch the birds play in the water.
Water Features
Water Features
Verne Pershing, The Art of GardeningVerne Pershing, The Art of Gardening
Pondless Waterfall built in Cameron Park, CA: 2014. Photo by Verne Pershing
Kennisis Lake
Kennisis Lake
Rodco EnterpriseRodco Enterprise
Pondless Waterfall in Northville, MI
Pondless Waterfall in Northville, MI
Poseidon Ponds & LandscapingPoseidon Ponds & Landscaping
Multiple waterfalls can generate lots of noise, drowning out road noise or neighbors while providing an excellent spot to relax next to and enjoy the natural scenery. This water feature was created to allow the home owner to see it from many different angles. They are able to it enjoy it from their deck up above, their living room and their walk out basement.
Flower Bed
Flower Bed
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Solana Beach Sustainable Landscape and Bird Sanctuary
Solana Beach Sustainable Landscape and Bird Sanctuary
Revolution LandscapeRevolution Landscape
Styles and Materials
Styles and Materials
Fredell Enterprises, Inc.Fredell Enterprises, Inc.

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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