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Vertical Gardening
Vertical Gardening
Edger Landscape DesignEdger Landscape Design
Vertical supports keep crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, pole beans, and some squashes off the ground as well as provide visual interest. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design
Simple Rustic Bridge
Simple Rustic Bridge
UserUser
Take a fallen tree to the sawmill to be cut in two. Salvage a few more dead trees and you have a footbridge to cross the creek.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back fully shaded garden for spring in Other with a garden path and decking.
Front Yard Landscapes
Front Yard Landscapes
Lifestyle Landscaping, Inc.Lifestyle Landscaping, Inc.
A weeping redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Covey') highlights this front yard. Creeping phlox and hardy geranium fill the ground plane beneath.
Medium sized rustic courtyard partial sun garden for autumn in Cleveland.
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Fire pits
Fire pits
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
This sunken fire pit follows the natural terrain, and beautifully incorporates into the rest of the landscape. Beautiful, beautiful work.
Inspiration for a large rustic back full sun garden in Salt Lake City with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Crystal River Tree House
Crystal River Tree House
Green Line ArchitectsGreen Line Architects
Photo by Brent Moss
This is an example of a rustic garden in Denver with a climbing frame.
Steps and Gold Lace Junipers
Steps and Gold Lace Junipers
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.
The stones steps are local stone placed in such a way to make the climb and descent comfortable to traverse. Often natural stone steps have varying sized risers and treads that make their use difficult. We strive to make it not only beautiful but functional.
Backyard Cottages
Backyard Cottages
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Langdon Clay
Large rustic back full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and brick paving.
Sustainable House
Sustainable House
jonathan alderson landscape architects, inc.jonathan alderson landscape architects, inc.
Rob Cardillo, Kwatee Stamm Architect: Moger Mehrhof Architects Landscape representative of the vernacular of the region.
Inspiration for a rustic back garden in Philadelphia.
Gabion Lounge
Gabion Lounge
ALSinc.ALSinc.
Gabion outdoor lounge featuring; gabions walls, a fire insert, gabion lights, glass feature and ample seating, make this usable piece of art.
Photo of a rustic garden in Indianapolis.
Fountainscapes
Fountainscapes
AquascapeAquascape
Fountains add the soothing sound of running water to your landscape. Butterflies and birds love these fountains.
Design ideas for a rustic back garden in Chicago with a water feature.
Waterfalls
Waterfalls
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Waterfalls by Matthew Giampietro of Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc.
Inspiration for a rustic back garden in Miami with a waterfall.
Alpenhof Bed and Breakfast
Alpenhof Bed and Breakfast
NightOrbs, llc.NightOrbs, llc.
tom rupnicki
This is an example of a large rustic back formal full sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Lakeside Garden - Custom Landscaping - Highland Village, TX
Lakeside Garden - Custom Landscaping - Highland Village, TX
One Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & HardscapeOne Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & Hardscape
This English-inspired garden in Highland Village, TX offers stunning lakeside views using native Texas plants.
This is an example of a rustic xeriscape garden in Dallas.
Milroy, PA Rustic Treehouse
Milroy, PA Rustic Treehouse
Tree Top BuildersTree Top Builders
A very rustic tree house we built in Milroy, PA. The treehouse was framed used rough sawn hickory with rough milled pine siding and cedar post railings. By far the coolest part is the stair way leading up to the tree house. The treads are made of white oak with a cedar truck providing the support. A true woodsman's getaway.
Wrought-Iron Gate and Brick Path
Wrought-Iron Gate and Brick Path
Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)
For this Boston-area former hunting lodge, featured in Outside the Not So Big House by Julie Moir Messervy and Sarah Susanka, JMMDS created a landscape design that anchors the house in the site and complements its Tuscan-inspired architectural update. An antique openwork wrought-iron gate provides access from the driveway to the courtyard and breaks up the solidity of the stone walls, crafted by an italian stonemason. The winding, informally-planted brick path leads to the back door, in contrast to the formal front entry. Photo: Grey Crawford.
Napa Estate
Napa Estate
Diamond Construction Inc.Diamond Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a rustic back fully shaded pergola in San Francisco with decking.
Caruth Home - Fall 2012/Winter 2013
Caruth Home - Fall 2012/Winter 2013
Key ResidentialKey Residential
LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
This is an example of a rustic back garden in Dallas.
Theisen Gate
Theisen Gate
Schulte Studios, Inc.Schulte Studios, Inc.
Aluminum Driveway Gate with Faux Wood Grain Finish by Michele Santilli, Ornamental Hinge Straps
Design ideas for a rustic garden in Chicago.
Cozy Water Retreat
Cozy Water Retreat
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Photo of a large rustic back full sun garden in Seattle with natural stone paving and a waterfall.

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.
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
The gardens in the front of the house provide color and depth to the stone wall. Photographed by Phil Steinhauer
Inspiration for an expansive rustic sloped garden for summer in Denver.
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