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Curved stone retaining walls and huge boulders on hill
Curved stone retaining walls and huge boulders on hill
Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLAHome & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA
This lush and colorful hillside was once a barren, dry slope full of weeds and briars. We created the river rock stone terraced walls mainly to retain the truckloads of good garden soil that we added so that this hill could be planted successfully. The curved design is very attractive and the rustic style blends well with the log cabin architecture of the house. We also added large boulders nearby. You can see a few to the far right. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.
Backyard Oasis
Backyard Oasis
Caroline LeFevre PhotographyCaroline LeFevre Photography
Rustic back partial sun garden in New York with a potted garden and gravel.
Il giardino davanti a casa, incorniciato da bordure in tinta con le facciate
Il giardino davanti a casa, incorniciato da bordure in tinta con le facciate
Laura RodolfiLaura Rodolfi
Il giardino davanti a casa, incorniciato da bordure in tinta con le facciate: dominano toni gialli e verde chiaro, in contrapposizione a fogliami purpurei. Qui si affaccia il pergolato rustico di vite.
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Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Arts and Crafts Woodland Home Gardens, Phoenixville
Arts and Crafts Woodland Home Gardens, Phoenixville
Donald Pell - GardensDonald Pell - Gardens
This is an example of a large rustic back formal partial sun garden in Philadelphia with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
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Paul Hendershot Design, Inc.Paul Hendershot Design, Inc.
A sustainable driveway with curb appeal. Project Name: “Old California.” #landscapedesign by #paulhendershotdesign paulhendershotdesign.com. PC: houzz.com/pro/aliciacattoni #lavender #nolawn #lawnremoval #lawnsubstitute #peagravel #waterwise #lowwater #gardendesign #designinspiration #dwell #homesweethome #homeandgarden #courtyard #rockwall #path #pathway #sustainable #sustainability #sustainabledesign #landscapedesigner #landscaper #landscapers #landscaping #remodel #renovation #homeimprovement #architecture
Fontana WI
Fontana WI
Lakes Illumination TechnologyLakes Illumination Technology
Photo of a rustic garden.
Hummelheim - Insektenfreundlicher Familiengarten bei Berlin
Hummelheim - Insektenfreundlicher Familiengarten bei Berlin
Dendron Exterior Design - Gartengestaltung BerlinDendron Exterior Design - Gartengestaltung Berlin
Schiefer - Naturstein - Trockenmauer Slate - natural stone - dry stone wall Ausgleichspflanzung Berlin Brandenburg - Hecke aus einheimischen Wildsträuchern Hundsrose - Rosa canina - Dog Rose Felsenbirne - Amelanchier ovalis - Alder-leaved Serviceberry Schlehdorn - Prunus spinosa - Blackthorn
Culinary-Inspired Home, Brixton, London
Culinary-Inspired Home, Brixton, London
Yoko Kloeden DesignYoko Kloeden Design
Transitional Terrace
Inspiration for a rustic garden in London.
Bio Pool Landscape
Bio Pool Landscape
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
Terraced and planted garden between upper and lower pools.
Photo of a large rustic back full sun garden for summer in New York.
Fire pit landscape
Fire pit landscape
Project MasterzProject Masterz
Inspiration for a small rustic back xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in Austin with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
Summerland Ridge Backyard Retreat
Summerland Ridge Backyard Retreat
Sage Pools, Scapes & DesignSage Pools, Scapes & Design
Design ideas for a large rustic back partial sun garden in Houston with a potted garden and decking.
Encantó: Lake Winnipesaukee
Encantó: Lake Winnipesaukee
Stephens Landscaping Professionals, LLCStephens Landscaping Professionals, LLC
Natural Boulders and Fieldstone Pavers
This is an example of a large rustic back partial sun garden for summer in Manchester with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
Photo of an expansive rustic back full sun garden for summer in Denver with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Birmingham Cottage
Birmingham Cottage
Michael J. Dul & Associates, Inc.Michael J. Dul & Associates, Inc.
Design ideas for a rustic back garden in Detroit with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Hanggarten
Hanggarten
Schweiger Gärtner von EdenSchweiger Gärtner von Eden
Inspiration for a rustic garden in Munich.
Alive With Color
Alive With Color
Roxy DesignsRoxy Designs
Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Rustic garden in San Francisco.
Classy Period Courtyard
Classy Period Courtyard
GreenBirdGreenBird
GreenBird Gardening Ltd
Small rustic courtyard partial sun garden for autumn in Other with natural stone paving.
Potted Arrangements
Potted Arrangements
SuperscapesSuperscapes
Super pleased with how these turned out!
Photo of a large rustic back full sun garden for summer in Other with a potted garden.

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.
Rustic Courtyard Garden
Rustic Courtyard Garden
Design It Landscape SolutionsDesign It Landscape Solutions
Design it landscapes
Inspiration for a small rustic courtyard formal partial sun garden for summer in West Midlands with a fire feature and brick paving.
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