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Gorgeous in the Gorge
Gorgeous in the Gorge
Blessing LandscapesBlessing Landscapes
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back formal full sun garden for autumn in Portland with a pathway and natural stone paving.
Shade Gardens
Shade Gardens
Outdoor Decor and DesignOutdoor Decor and Design
Hosta and Japanese Forest Grass add color to this shaded area, Bright maples against a back drop of Bamboo
Design ideas for a rustic fully shaded garden for autumn in Vancouver with mulch.
White Common Yarrow Flowers
White Common Yarrow Flowers
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
California native Common Yarrow is a powerhouse. Not only will it serve as an IdealMow lawn alternative or bloom, it is both edible and medicinal!
Photo of a large rustic side xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in Los Angeles with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Northside Bozeman Residence
Northside Bozeman Residence
9bark DESIGN9bark DESIGN
Inspiration for a large rustic back full sun garden for autumn in Other with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
The waterfall garden
The waterfall garden
Laughing Waters, IncLaughing Waters, Inc
The idea of this project was to create a special environment that stimulates all senses in the human body, an environment that is vibrant and most importantly interactive for all ages. We began by searching for the right materials to create a specific feeling of time and space. Placement of the water feature was designed by studying how the customer used their home. The waterfalls and streams connect separate outdoor spaces and accommodate for all views outdoors and indoors. A sense of mystery is designed into every detail in this water feature. The layout of the ponds play accordingly with the sun for excellent reflections, and each rock formation has time designed into it. The environment is inviting, and interactive. Each person that walks out to explore the environment has his or her curiosity rewarded by discovering plant life, trickling streams, and several waterfalls only to be discovered by the inquisitive explorer. Photos by: Linda Oyama Bryan
Landscapes
Landscapes
Impact Landscapes LlcImpact Landscapes Llc
Medium sized rustic full sun garden for autumn in Dallas with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Rustic Wildlife Garden
Rustic Wildlife Garden
Merrifield Garden CenterMerrifield Garden Center
A paver driveway creates an elegant approach to the front entrance. The driveway is flanked by a lush garden of ornamental trees, shrubs and perennials, many of which are native to the Mid-Atlantic region. Design and installation by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Wayne Boyland.
Chester Country Residence
Chester Country Residence
B.DeMichele Inc.B.DeMichele Inc.
This outdoor space includes a grand fireplace that is set into a hillside as well as separate entertaining areas separated by use
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back formal full sun garden for autumn in Philadelphia with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Masonry
Masonry
Arroyo Seco ConstructionArroyo Seco Construction
Medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for autumn in Santa Barbara with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Mountain Arcadia
Mountain Arcadia
Living Green DesignsLiving Green Designs
In this backyard space, the design challenge was to bring the essence of the California Mountains to Redondo Beach. As this client is an avid outdoorsman, he wanted to bring the a feel of the Sierra Nevada mountains, his happy place, home to create his very own backyard mountain retreat. Our team sourced materials that one would find in the mountains of California whilst keeping a lounge feel in mind for the secondary design criteria, a retreat. In this retreat, we created four distinct areas: the lounging area with covered pergola, fire pit area with built-in seating bench and overhead trellis complete with carnival lighting, central waterfall, and barbeque area with picnic table and overhead carnival lighting. We built a 10” x 10” rugged pergola was built out of sustainably sourced pine. The massive posts feel as though large pine trees were harvested right out of the California Mountains and crafted right on-site. The pergola was built with a retractable shade cloth so the sun can be let in for warmth in open during the colder months. The pergola and the other hard-scaped areas in the backyard were covered with a mix of gray granite and charcoal pavers. This color selection is reminiscent of the colors in California granite. Walking north from the pergola toward the fire pit area there is a mass planting of deer grasses, assortment of ferns and California coffee berries planted to mimic California Chaparral. At the other edge of this chaparral garden, sits the Cresta Boulder fire pit. Boulders were used to create this fire pit to harness the feeling of being outdoors in the wilderness. The boulders were locally sourced out of the Sierra Nevada mountain range for authenticity. In order to frame the space we installed a trellis and off the trellis runs carnival lights for night time parties. Just beyond the fire pit sits a granite boulder water fall. The waterfall is placed so that wherever you are in the yard you can see and hear the tranquil sounds of the babbling water as it circulates and recycles. The barbeque area is nestled against the backdrop of a dark green fernleaf podocarpus hedge. During the day, birds and butterflies traverse the native foliage and at night the sounds of the fire pit dance in harmony with the gentle sounds of water falling down granite pebbles making this backyard a true retreat from the chaotic noise of the city.
Hunterdon County Horse Farm
Hunterdon County Horse Farm
Sigrid Morgan Landscape Architecture LLCSigrid Morgan Landscape Architecture LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in New York.
Landenberg, PA Residence
Landenberg, PA Residence
Pickel Landscape GroupPickel Landscape Group
All natural elements to create a hidden oasis in the woodlands.
Photo of a medium sized rustic back fully shaded garden for autumn in Philadelphia with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Catskill Mountain Project
Catskill Mountain Project
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Perennial and shrub border surrounding a native Hmelock. Design, install, photograph - Susan Irving
Inspiration for a large rustic back xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in New York with natural stone paving.
Hesson Residence
Hesson Residence
The New Leaf Landscaping CompanyThe New Leaf Landscaping Company
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front driveway full sun garden for autumn in Detroit with a garden path and concrete paving.
Custom Wood Work
Custom Wood Work
Erwin custom wood worksErwin custom wood works
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back fully shaded garden for autumn in Other with a pond and decking.
Classy Period Courtyard
Classy Period Courtyard
GreenBirdGreenBird
GreenBird Gardening Ltd
Photo of a small rustic courtyard partial sun garden for autumn in Other with natural stone paving.
Gorgeous in the Gorge
Gorgeous in the Gorge
Blessing LandscapesBlessing Landscapes
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back formal full sun garden for autumn in Portland with a fire feature.
Gallatin Gateway, MT Residence
Gallatin Gateway, MT Residence
9bark DESIGN9bark DESIGN
Debb Smith
Large rustic back full sun garden for autumn in Other with natural stone paving.
Tufnell Park Family Garden
Tufnell Park Family Garden
Taryn Ferris Gardens, Horticulture And DesignTaryn Ferris Gardens, Horticulture And Design
Small rustic back partial sun garden for autumn in London with a flowerbed and natural stone paving.
Millstone
Millstone
CST Design Group LLCCST Design Group LLC
Craig Termotto
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front partial sun garden for autumn in New York with brick paving.

Rustic Garden for Autumn 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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