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Clamshell Alley
Clamshell Alley
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
Design ideas for a rustic garden in Portland Maine with a garden path.
Small Shady Back Yard
Small Shady Back Yard
Magic Landscaping, Inc.Magic Landscaping, Inc.
This is the entrance of the garden from the side. This entire rear yard used to be a lawn area in poor condition. Magic Landscaping, Inc- New Jersey Landscape Designer & Contractor.
Roxanne geraniums, germander sage, and catmint flank the flagstone and gravel pa
Roxanne geraniums, germander sage, and catmint flank the flagstone and gravel pa
Family Tree & GardenFamily Tree & Garden
Photo of a rustic garden in Santa Barbara.
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The Holiday at an Evergreen Residence
The Holiday at an Evergreen Residence
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
Front porch of the home draped with garland, red bows, and swags.
Inspiration for a rustic front garden for winter in Denver.
Critter Resistant Vegetable Garden Design
Critter Resistant Vegetable Garden Design
Le jardinetLe jardinet
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
Southcliff
Southcliff
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
Photo of a medium sized rustic back fully shaded garden for summer in Charlotte with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Sandstone Fire Pit + Recycled Timber Benches
Sandstone Fire Pit + Recycled Timber Benches
Moss Boss StudiosMoss Boss Studios
This is an example of a rustic garden.
Bluestone Walkway
Bluestone Walkway
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Cut basalt stone stairs, basalt boulder retaining wall, Pennsylvania bluestone walkway, planting and low maintenance rock garden.
Design ideas for a rustic front partial sun garden in Vancouver with a pathway and decorative stones.
Burnaby Front Garden Project
Burnaby Front Garden Project
Take Root GardensTake Root Gardens
A concrete paver entrance path winds through the naturalized front garden landscape
This is an example of a rustic garden in Vancouver.
Landscape Channels Stormwater into a Rain Garden
Landscape Channels Stormwater into a Rain Garden
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Inviting front entry garden channels stormwater into a retention swale to protect the lake from fertilizer runoff.
Expansive rustic front formal partial sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a garden path and brick paving.
Woolooware
Woolooware
Fig LandscapesFig Landscapes
Jesse Ann
This is an example of a large rustic back xeriscape garden in Sydney.
Private Residence with Pond
Private Residence with Pond
Stan Clauson Associates, Inc.Stan Clauson Associates, Inc.
Photos taken by Melon Gosha
Photo of a large rustic back full sun garden in Denver with a pond.
Mt Vernon NSW
Mt Vernon NSW
Fluid DesignFluid Design
Peter Brennan Photography
Large rustic back formal garden in Sydney.
Our Garden Decor Elements
Our Garden Decor Elements
Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens InternationalDaryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International
This is an example of a rustic garden in Detroit with natural stone paving.
Madison Valley Residence
Madison Valley Residence
Yellowstone TraditionsYellowstone Traditions
Derik Olsen Photography
Expansive rustic front formal partial sun garden in Other with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Pergola Swings
Pergola Swings
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Masonry columns provide base and visual strength for this two-tiered cedar pergola. Check out this job after one year in our project titled, Apple River Drive!
North County Estate
North County Estate
Elias Construction, Inc.Elias Construction, Inc.
Miniature silo hides the mechanical and becomes a unique feature on the property.
Design ideas for a rustic garden in Other.
Detailed Landscape
Detailed Landscape
Detailed LandscapeDetailed Landscape
Photo of a large rustic back full sun garden in Denver with mulch.
Stroll Garden from the Far Side
Stroll Garden from the Far Side
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.
This view of the upper level stroll path shows how the transitions from the path in the beds to the path next to the lawn are made with blue stone areas. There is steel edging between the path and the turf to keep the pea gravel contained and to create a crisp edge.

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.
Lakeshore Family Luxury
Lakeshore Family Luxury
Elise Fett & Associates, Ltd.Elise Fett & Associates, Ltd.
Silent A Photography The backyard features a stream that flows through the landscaping. The backyard is enjoyed at both levels of the house. There are gabled dormers with balconies that take advantage of the beautiful view on the second floor. On the first floor, the use of bi-fold doors from the dining/living spaces open onto the backyard creating a seamless flow from indoor to outdoor living.
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