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Budget Rustic Garden Ideas and Designs

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DYI Home Gardening - Grow Native
DYI Home Gardening - Grow Native
Art & Architecture IncArt & Architecture Inc
Native Coneflower and Monarda have grown & spread to fill this front yard planting bed. Over 14 years, this bed has expanded to replace a large area of Bermuda grass that I hand dug to remove this difficult creeping grass. Plant density is key to weed control, as there is just little space for them to get started. Less maintenance than lawn, no watering needed, no chemicals, plus I leave the plants to over winter leaving the seed heads for the birds to enjoy. Just break down the plant stems late February to make a light mulch.
Woodland Residence
Woodland Residence
Lightscape, Inc.Lightscape, Inc.
Design ideas for a large rustic partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with gravel.
Trellis Garden
Trellis Garden
GreenHeart, LLCGreenHeart, LLC
Melissa Clark Photography
Photo of a medium sized rustic back partial sun garden for spring in DC Metro with natural stone paving.
My Houzz: A Sanctuary With Bohemian Flair in the Pacific Northwest
My Houzz: A Sanctuary With Bohemian Flair in the Pacific Northwest
Ellie Lillstrom PhotographyEllie Lillstrom Photography
Photo: A Darling Felicity Photography © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back garden for summer in Seattle with decking.
The Sherman Residence
The Sherman Residence
Easy Landscape Plan, LLCEasy Landscape Plan, LLC
FINAL INSTALLATION PHOTO 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
Terrace-for-Two over Raingarden
Terrace-for-Two over Raingarden
theClaybendertheClaybender
Project Update: The terrace overlooking the maturing rain garden has become one of our favorite resting places in the landscape. The raised berm is now fully hidden by the growth of about 70 small cuttings of phlox subulata, tenderly nurtured to get them through their first ag zone 7A winter. The cuttings, seen here in spring 2016, have merged into a lush, continuous, carpet of fragrant April - May color. In the basin itself are the foliage clumps of Stella D'oro daylilies, perennials which thus far have had no objection to being completely inundated a half-dozen times per year. They will bloom around Memorial Day and, if conditions are right, will rebloom in the fall. Photo by Michele Burton
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.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic sloped garden in Sunshine Coast with a water feature.
Blowing Rock // Garden Bridge
Blowing Rock // Garden Bridge
UserUser
Photo By: Darrell Taylor
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic side fully shaded garden in Charlotte with a garden path.
Potted Arrangements
Potted Arrangements
SuperscapesSuperscapes
Photo of a rustic front fully shaded garden for summer in Other with a potted garden.
The Daisy Garden
The Daisy Garden
Fuchsia Green LtdFuchsia Green Ltd
Lisa Feurtado
This is an example of a rustic back partial sun garden in Kent with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Cottage Garden Raised Garden Beds
Cottage Garden Raised Garden Beds
UserUser
Recycled railway sleepers laid to provide a suitable garden edge.
This is an example of a small rustic front garden in Other.
Boone // Tree Stump Well Pump Cover
Boone // Tree Stump Well Pump Cover
UserUser
Photo By: Darrell Taylor
Inspiration for a small rustic side partial sun garden in Charlotte.
A Cottage's Garden
A Cottage's Garden
Shin-boku NurseryShin-boku Nursery
This small garden and rock walkway add extra personality to this lovely contemporary cottage.
Rustic front garden in Manchester.
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
Ravenscourt Landscaping & Design LLC
This is an example of a small rustic courtyard fully shaded garden in Houston with a garden path and gravel.
Stansted Garden Show 2016 The 'Rusty Foxglove Garden'
Stansted Garden Show 2016 The 'Rusty Foxglove Garden'
Mark Payne Landscape DesignMark Payne Landscape Design
Mark Payne Landscape Design Photographer - Lucy Davis
Photo of a small rustic formal partial sun garden for summer in Sussex.
Mad River Rustic
Mad River Rustic
Broadleaf Landscape ArchitectureBroadleaf Landscape Architecture
Wildflowers and Birdhouse
Photo of a small rustic back garden in Burlington.
Pugh House Patio
Pugh House Patio
Gasper Landscape Design and ConstructionGasper Landscape Design and Construction
Moss adds character to these natural slab stone steps.
Inspiration for a small rustic back fully shaded garden for summer in Philadelphia with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Rustic Custom Fences
Rustic Custom Fences
Bloom Concrete & Landscape DesignBloom Concrete & Landscape Design
Simple Ranch Style Gate
Inspiration for a small rustic side garden in Denver.
Minneapolis - Front and Back Yard
Minneapolis - Front and Back Yard
LCI LandscapesLCI Landscapes
Pathway and plantings in front yard with natural stone.
Design ideas for a small rustic garden in Minneapolis.
Water Features
Water Features
Landscape Solutions & MaintenanceLandscape Solutions & Maintenance
Inspiration for a small rustic back garden in New York with a water feature.

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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