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Rustic Garden Ideas and Designs

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Photo of a medium sized rustic back garden in Other with gravel.
Log store - for outside stove and for interior stoves - webuser_316024229

Design ideas for a rustic garden in Portland Maine with a garden path.
Add lavender bushes among pebbled pathways (In reference to other garden photos) - sukhwinder_k

Photo of a large rustic side formal full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a vegetable patch, mulch and a wood fence.
Garden - webuser_252957398

This is an example of a small rustic sloped xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.

Erin L Schanen / The Impatient Gardener
Photo of a rustic garden in Milwaukee.

Split rail or post and rail fencing is a great option when you want to add a touch of rustic charm to your yard. We have a system that incorporates long-lasting cedar fencing, durable, attractive galvanized "cage mesh," below ground pest barrier, and raised beds filled with balanced organic soil. Beautiful, protected, and productive--that's our idea of a great garden.
I am changing an old tennis court to have a large greenhouse, fruit trees and raised beds. - s_evans_gp

Our client’s garden was tired and neglected, full of children’s play equipment and a small area of block paving. They were keen to create a garden that provided interesting and varied play opportunities for their two children, whilst still retaining areas that could be enjoyed by the adults.
We removed the old garage, and the unattractive conifer hedge in the top corner of the garden. An area has been created for their son to kick his football, and this is framed by various climbing structures that in turn surround the trampoline area. Monkey bars double as a pergola, and in time planting will soften their appearance.
A small seating area has been created to capture the evening sun, whilst a generous patio has been built outside the kitchen. This is edged with chunky raised beds, planted with colourful and long-flowering perennials that will attract bees and butterflies throughout the summer. Some of the beds have been set aside for growing vegetables, and my client reports that they have enjoyed a healthy crop of tomatoes and salad leaves this summer!
New trees have been planted to provide screening, colour and berries for the birds.
climbing structure to join play equipment? - pendover123

Two 5' tall fences, spaced 5' apart will deter deer without looking like Fort Knox. Hardware cloth and graduated hog fence panels keeps burrowing rodents and rabbits at bay. See web site for details and plans

This is an example of a large rustic back formal partial sun garden in Philadelphia with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Perfect country feel - matches our existing garden with the trees... - kate_euinton

NSPJ Architects / Cathy Kudelko
Photo of a rustic garden in Kansas City.

Photo of a rustic garden in Other with a water feature.
Water feature - brucerichardson0901
Interesting colorful perennials along path the sitting area. Photo by Jan Nelson
Design ideas for a small rustic front full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
See how the picket fence blends the boundary. 'Borrow' trees from the outside by placing a smaller one to lead the eye. Fab path. Easy maintain planting. - fiona_scott2823072
Design ideas for a rustic garden in Denver with a climbing frame.
door, number on door - scottymore
Gardens we have planted and loved...
Design ideas for a rustic back garden in New York with a retaining wall.
stone retaining walls and stairs - erin_mcginty
This is an example of a rustic garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall.
Pebble lined stream - emma5618
A dry river moat wraps an outdoor lounge and BBQ bar, providing a sense intimacy within the expanse of the full garden. It also serves as a bioswale, directing water away from the home and into flower beds.
Photos: Orly Olivier
Photo of a large rustic side garden for summer in Philadelphia with gravel.
I should have a house on th lake... - rosiemkeeling
Photo of a medium sized rustic back partial sun garden in Providence with a fire feature and brick paving.