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Budget Rustic Garden Ideas and Designs

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Backyard Patio and Hardscapes - Raleigh, NC landscaping project
Backyard Patio and Hardscapes - Raleigh, NC landscaping project
Brittany (aka Pretty Handy Girl)Brittany (aka Pretty Handy Girl)
Belgard Pavers used to provide backyard patio and walkways. Photo Credit - Brittany Bailey - www.prettyhandygirl.com
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back partial sun garden in Raleigh with concrete paving.
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
This bed is planted in a way to make room for annuals that can be refreshed 3 or 4 times per year. Ravenscourt Landscaping & Design LLC
Photo of a medium sized rustic front formal full sun garden for spring in Houston with mulch.
Coleby's Custom Yellow Cedar Pergola
Coleby's Custom Yellow Cedar Pergola
POCO Building SuppliesPOCO Building Supplies
Design, build and Photo's by Coleby Larsenn Material supplied by POCO Building Supplies For more information, contact sales@pocobuildingsupplies.com
East Austin Bungalow
East Austin Bungalow
Forté Home & GardenForté Home & Garden
The Metzgers had a front yard void of any foliage beyond grass and their trees. They wanted a pixie garden where they could be surrounded by pollinator-friendly plantings. FHG worked within budget to provide exactly that along with a path to meander and enjoy.
Native Fun
Native Fun
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
This project was do in collaboration with my friends at Sweetwater Collaborative. Sweetwater Collaborative is a non-profit organization that work to educate the public about water wise and regenerative landscape practices. Funded by the City of Santa Barbara as well as several other business and agency Sweetwater Collaborative and I worked to installed this project with the help of volunteers. In a hands-on work shop we explained principles of water wise gardening and demonstrated best practices when installing sustainable landscapes. When the owner of this property decided to build an ADU ( Auxiliary Dwelling Unit) in their back yard they expanded the roof line of their property. In order to be in compliance with new California building the project required that a portion of the rain water coming onto this property must be stored on the property. That is where we came into help. Directing down spouts into basins, or swales in the soil is one of the most efficient and cost-effective way to capture and store rain water on a piece of land. Calculations were done to determine the volume of water coming of the roof line in a given rain event from the ADU. The calculations go: square footage of roofline times .62 times 1, for 1” of rain. That total gives you the amount of water in gallons. Then divide the number in gallons by 7.48 find the cubic feet in that number of gallons. Then a basin with that holding capacity was designed into the landscape. Then the plantings were chosen. In this project we went with an 100% California Native Plant palette. We did this to help educate people about all the benefits of growing natives and to show case some of the beautiful plants native to Southern California. Sothern California is how to some of the greatest biodiversity of plants in the world. Native Plants are best adapted to thrive conditions from which they are natively found plus they help provide forage to the native fauna such as birds and insects. Now the tenants in the ADU can look out and enjoy this colorful garden without the home owners needing to pay a huge water bill.
esterno notturno
esterno notturno
indaco design ILLUMINAZIONEindaco design ILLUMINAZIONE
illuminazione giardino 4000k foto: Massimo V.
Inspiration for a large rustic front formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a rockery, decorative stones and a stone fence.
EL JARDÍN SIN RIEGO
EL JARDÍN SIN RIEGO
Arcadia Jardines y paisajesArcadia Jardines y paisajes
Small rustic xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Other.
Woodland Paths
Woodland Paths
GreenHeart, LLCGreenHeart, LLC
Melissa Clark Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back fully shaded garden for summer in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Pollinator Garden
Pollinator Garden
Earth First Native Plant Nursery, LLCEarth First Native Plant Nursery, LLC
This is taken in June 2015, one year after installation. Here you see the Echinacea, Bee Balm, Yellow Echinacea, Liatris and Daisy Fleabane. The plants have filled in quite well.
Backyard Remodel Cabin Ladder Bookshelf
Backyard Remodel Cabin Ladder Bookshelf
Shambhala OasisShambhala Oasis
Ken Rury
Inspiration for a small rustic back partial sun garden in Seattle with natural stone paving.
Strawberry Fountain
Strawberry Fountain
Edger Landscape DesignEdger Landscape Design
A fountain of strawberries nestles above the herbs, freeing them from disease as they hang over the rim of the pot. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design
Tendres Alpages
Tendres Alpages
Arnaud Mirabel - Jardins et PaysagesArnaud Mirabel - Jardins et Paysages
Photo of a small rustic garden in Other.
The Sherman Residence
The Sherman Residence
Easy Landscape Plan, LLCEasy Landscape Plan, LLC
PHOTO TAKEN DURING INSTALLATION WITH DIY BY FAMILY MID-PREGNANCY. AUSTIN, TEXAS DIY WITH THE HELP OF CAREFULLY SELECTED PLANT MATERIALS AND BED LAYOUT BY EASY LANDSCAPE PLAN DESIGN BY: THE EASY LANDSCAPE PLAN TEAM INSTALLATION BY: THE SHERMAN RESIDENCE PHOTO BY: THE SHERMAN RESIDENCE
Pavers
Pavers
Greenheart LandscapesGreenheart Landscapes
Belgard Pavers
Small rustic back full sun garden for autumn in Phoenix with an outdoor sport court and concrete paving.
Backyard Designs
Backyard Designs
Z.O. LandscapingZ.O. Landscaping
We create a patio area with fireplace in rear section of yard. It was a shady area with many tree roots so we dry-laid the patio using irregular blue stone.. We also install a separate sitting area in a side area using irregular blue stone. We then planted shade loving plants to enhance the area. Plants like native rhododendron, hydrangea, burkwood viburnum, Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel and sarcococca.
Mad River Rustic
Mad River Rustic
Broadleaf Landscape ArchitectureBroadleaf Landscape Architecture
Steps carved into ledge
Design ideas for a small rustic side garden in Burlington.
Beauty of waterfalls
Beauty of waterfalls
Backyard Paradise Landscaping LLCBackyard Paradise Landscaping LLC
Waterfalls bring the hypnotic grace people long to relax to. Add one to your backyard paradise.
Photo of a small rustic back full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a water feature.
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.
Succulent Garden for Small Spaces
Succulent Garden for Small Spaces
A BA B
Robert Davis, Laguna Beach Secrets Photography
Photo of a small rustic side partial sun garden for spring in Orange County with a potted garden.
Birds Hangout Front Yard In Santa Ana
Birds Hangout Front Yard In Santa Ana
creations landscape designscreations landscape designs
TThis garden which was mostly lawn was transformed into a hangout space for the local birds. The drought tolerant plants give them plenty of food and the seating area gives the homeowners a place to sit and watch the them.

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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