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Budget Rustic Garden Ideas and Designs

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Cooks Hill
Cooks Hill
MUD Landscape DesignMUD Landscape Design
Recycled timber green wall, Photography by Andy Jones
This is an example of a small rustic courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Newcastle - Maitland with a living wall and concrete paving.
Native Landscape and Water Garden
Native Landscape and Water Garden
Plymouth Nursery & Landscape CompanyPlymouth Nursery & Landscape Company
Pond, Waterfall, Landscaping, Flagstone Patio
This is an example of a small rustic back garden in Philadelphia with a pond and natural stone paving.
8" Diamond Pro Block Walls
8" Diamond Pro Block Walls
Above and Beyond Complete Grounds MaintenanceAbove and Beyond Complete Grounds Maintenance
Small rustic front driveway garden in Omaha with a retaining wall and brick paving.
Weekend Cottage
Weekend Cottage
Scott Mehaffey, landscape architectScott Mehaffey, landscape architect
Barbara Kasper photo
This is an example of a medium sized rustic roof fully shaded garden for spring in Chicago.
Northgate Outdoor Garden Styling
Northgate Outdoor Garden Styling
Wattlebird EcoWattlebird Eco
Wattlebird Eco was commissioned to furnish and style this rustic outdoor space for a family with two young children. The brief was to make it more habitable and functional for relaxing together as a family. With the client’s input, we chose to utilise existing outdoor wicker chairs that had weathered beautifully, and updating them with new cushions upholstered in quality outdoor fabric with green credentials. Locally sourced timber logs were brought in as stools and side tables and their flourishing little veggie cart was brought closer to the scene to get the kids more involved with harvesting their own leafy greens. A locally made hammock chair swings in the breeze inviting some quiet reading when time permits!
Hillside Hideaway
Hillside Hideaway
Outdoor Living LLCOutdoor Living LLC
Butterfly Garden
This is an example of a small rustic side xeriscape partial sun garden in Detroit with a garden path and mulch.
Camping out by the fire. A lovely bungalow gets a backyard makeover.
Camping out by the fire. A lovely bungalow gets a backyard makeover.
Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLCRavenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC
Fig ivy, wood fern and Turks cap. Ravenscourt Landscaping & Design LLC
Design ideas for a small rustic back fully shaded garden in Houston with gravel.
Custom Fire Pit
Custom Fire Pit
Purlieu Landscapes Design + BuildPurlieu Landscapes Design + Build
This is an example of a medium sized rustic courtyard formal full sun garden for spring in San Luis Obispo with a fire feature and gravel.
Sichtschutz
Sichtschutz
wildigartenwildigarten
wildigarten
Small rustic back garden in Other.
Cottage Garden Raised Garden Beds
Cottage Garden Raised Garden Beds
UserUser
Recycled railway sleepers laid to provide a suitable garden edge that fits in with the cottage garden feel.
Design ideas for a small rustic front garden in Other.
Woodland Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Majestic Farms Greenhouse & Landscaping, LLCMajestic Farms Greenhouse & Landscaping, LLC
Brenda Koshollek
Small rustic garden in Other.
Dry Creek Bed Design & Installation
Dry Creek Bed Design & Installation
Regenerative Designs AustraliaRegenerative Designs Australia
Dry creek bed serves as a natural water feature and management of storm water to reduce erosion on sloped bank.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic sloped garden in Sunshine Coast with a water feature.
New Build Evergreen Mountain House in Colorado
New Build Evergreen Mountain House in Colorado
mmlamb1209mmlamb1209
Exterior of Colorado Mountain home
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Denver with a garden path and concrete paving.
Iris garden
Iris garden
HannahHannah
One of the "big" projects for the botanical sanctuary, this hill contained no plants that could hold the soil together, hence it was slowly eroding away. The stones for the terraced wall were repurposed when we dug a 100' trench, and I moved and placed each one of them using the existing terrain to create the edge shape of the walls. Based on the location of the house and path of the sun, the plants, such as irises, which require more sun are placed for southern exposure while the shade tolerant plants are placed in back. Since these photos were taken, a third and fourth tier were added to these garden walls.
Kabekona Lake Residence
Kabekona Lake Residence
Larch DesignLarch Design
Low growing plants among boulders.
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back full sun garden in Minneapolis.
Paving stone projects
Paving stone projects
Brickworks Landscaping LTDBrickworks Landscaping LTD
Design ideas for a small rustic back full sun garden for summer in Edmonton with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Rustic Terraced Garden
Rustic Terraced Garden
Green & GorgeousGreen & Gorgeous
A Garden with extremely difficult access and steep slopes, the challenge was to reuse as many materials as possible. New steps were crafted out of the slope enabling easier access.
UK Works
UK Works
Nick Bennett's Garden LifeNick Bennett's Garden Life
Sewer check
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back partial sun garden in Melbourne with a water feature and natural stone paving.
A River Runs Through It
A River Runs Through It
GardenscapesGardenscapes
Horizon Photoworks
Photo of a medium sized rustic back xeriscape full sun garden in Calgary with gravel.
Woodland Garden with Stone Walls and Steps
Woodland Garden with Stone Walls and Steps
Evergreen HardscapesEvergreen Hardscapes
Dry stack stone wall with stone steps and path.
Photo of a medium sized rustic back fully shaded garden in Other with natural stone paving.

Budget 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.
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