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Cielo Estates / gates , columns with El Dorado Stone veneer
Cielo Estates / gates , columns with El Dorado Stone veneer
Exterior Designs LandscapeExterior Designs Landscape
2015 Landscape projects by JD Interlock & Landscapes Winnipeg.
2015 Landscape projects by JD Interlock & Landscapes Winnipeg.
JD Interlock & landscapes WinnipegJD Interlock & landscapes Winnipeg
JD Interlock & Landscapes Winnipeg
Cape Cod Inn with New England Stone Cladding, Retaining Walls, and Water Feature
Cape Cod Inn with New England Stone Cladding, Retaining Walls, and Water Feature
STONEYARD®STONEYARD®
Cape Cod is a vacation hot spot due not only to its vicinity to amazing beaches and seafood, but also because of its historic seaside charm. The Winstead Inn & Beach Resort located in Harwich, MA, is the perfect place to enjoy everything Cape Cod has to offer. If you are lucky enough to stay in the "Commodore's Quarters" prepare to be greeted with the soothing sounds of moving water and the rich textures of historic natural stone. This charming getaway reminds you of years past with STONEYARD® Boston Blend™ Mosaic, a local natural stone that was used as cladding, on retaining walls, stair risers, and in a water feature. Corner stones were used around the top of the retaining walls and water feature to maintain the look and feel of full thickness stones. Visit www.stoneyard.com/winstead for more photos, info, and video!
Rustic Space - Latrobe, PA
Rustic Space - Latrobe, PA
Cedar Creek DesignCedar Creek Design
Le Petit Chalet
Le Petit Chalet
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
A durable, meaningful design heals a devastated residential property bordering Acadia National Park and Somes Sound on Maine’s Mount Desert Island. Comprehensive stormwater management strategies shape new landforms, resulting in elegant grading and thoughtful drainage solutions. Native plant colonies stabilize the site, regenerate habitat, and reveal wildlife patterns. Exquisitely crafted new masonry, built from an authentic palette of local reclaimed materials, gives the garden a unified, established feel. Lichen-encrusted stone retaining walls define edges, thresholds, and overlooks, and thick slabs of salvaged granite embedded in the earth provide gathering terraces and pathways. With balance restored, brilliant seasonal drama unfolds.
Pathways
Pathways
Mystic Water GardensMystic Water Gardens
Decomposed Granite Pathway
Vigneri Residence
Vigneri Residence
Outdoor CraftsmenOutdoor Craftsmen
Cornog Residence
Cornog Residence
Finishing Touches LandscapingFinishing Touches Landscaping
Paver Driveways
Paver Driveways
Summit Outdoor LivingSummit Outdoor Living
Kirkland Terraced Retreat
Kirkland Terraced Retreat
Pacific Living Construction LLCPacific Living Construction LLC
This sloped backyard was transformed into an outdoor retreat with terraced garden beds, natural stone stairs and an elevated patio complete with stone seating and a gas powered fire pit. Cowboy Coffee Quartzite was used to create dry stacked retaining walls and steps, topped with natural Bluestone treads. The mortar-set flagstone patio provides the ultimate retreat with a stone-clad gas fire pit and built-in seating.
Hesson Residence
Hesson Residence
The New Leaf Landscaping CompanyThe New Leaf Landscaping Company
Santa Ynez Ranchsanta barbara landscape
Santa Ynez Ranchsanta barbara landscape
Carson Douglas Landscape ArchitectureCarson Douglas Landscape Architecture
William Carson Joyce
The Pergola with Swing
The Pergola with Swing
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.
The pergola is set in a mass of Annabelle hydrangeas with a sea of blue oat grass between it and the amazing view. The 6’, cypress Adirondack style swing was custom made by Callahan Furniture out of Cross Plains, TX.
high desert residential
high desert residential
DAPPLED EARTH– designs to nurture life!DAPPLED EARTH– designs to nurture life!
This is truly a native central Oregon landscape. The home owner did not want to water any more that absolutely necessary. Here you can see a mix of colorful perennials that will bloom all summer.
Gabion Lounge
Gabion Lounge
ALSinc.ALSinc.
jody brown
North Conway Project
North Conway Project
C.M. Nichols Landscape CoC.M. Nichols Landscape Co
Farmers Stonewall connecting two Native (existing) Boulder outcroppings. With Naturalistic perennial planting. (Landscape Design By Zachary Berger Assoc. LTD)
Entrance Schemes
Entrance Schemes
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Raised bed with natural stone walls, Blue Fescue with boulder and Weeping Cedar. Planned for little maintenance with xeriscapic plants.
March 2014 Home Show
March 2014 Home Show
Choice Landscapes LLCChoice Landscapes LLC
Choice Landscapes LLC
Steps & Pathways
Steps & Pathways
Verne Pershing, The Art of GardeningVerne Pershing, The Art of Gardening
Hill top residence
Hill top residence
Mike Russell Designs LtdMike Russell Designs Ltd
Photos by Saffron Russell

Rustic Grey 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.
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