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Rustic Full Sun Garden Ideas and Designs

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Stonehouse Meadow - Early Summer
Stonehouse Meadow - Early Summer
Lavish GardensLavish Gardens
A path through the Stonehouse Meadow, with Monarda in full bloom. Ecological landscaping
This is an example of an expansive rustic front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Toronto with a flowerbed and a stone fence.
Enclosed vegetable garden
Enclosed vegetable garden
Landsburg Landscape NurseryLandsburg Landscape Nursery
Photo of a large rustic side formal full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a vegetable patch, mulch and a wood fence.
Homefront Farmers Projects
Homefront Farmers Projects
Homefront FarmersHomefront Farmers
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.
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.
Driveway Contains Dry Rivers
Driveway Contains Dry Rivers
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Dry river-esque bands of rock in the driveway direct stormwater into planted spaces. This band, at the end of the drive, directs water into bright green Dwarf Coyote Bush.
High Heaven, McMinnville Estate
High Heaven, McMinnville Estate
Jyn Meyer PhotographerJyn Meyer Photographer
Rustic log style home in McMinnville, Oregon. Situated on a hill landscaping included a raised bed garden and various fruits trees, maples, and oaks.
Inspiration for a rustic back full sun garden for autumn in Portland with a raised bed, gravel and a wood fence.
Backyard Wetland
Backyard Wetland
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
A string of small bioswales manages stormwater from the property higher on the hill, also from the slope of their own backyard. Native plants provide habitat while reducing erosion and slowing the movement of water across the property
Edible Gardens
Edible Gardens
Botanica Landscape Inc.Botanica Landscape Inc.
Raised beds made of redwood, lined with pond liner, create a beautiful front garden
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with a raised bed.
Dogtrot
Dogtrot
CLB ArchitectsCLB Architects
Throughout the Dogtrot residence, materiality is minimal. The exterior is clad in oxidized steel, the interiors expressed in steel, glass, and concrete. Residential architecture and interior design by CLB in Jackson, Wyoming.
Villa nella campagna toscana con giardino
Villa nella campagna toscana con giardino
Arkproject Camaiti & CangiArkproject Camaiti & Cangi
Vista generale del giardino all'italiana
Large rustic front formal full sun garden for summer in Other with gravel.
Raised Bed Garden with Potting Shed
Raised Bed Garden with Potting Shed
Drip Landscape and Tree ServiceDrip Landscape and Tree Service
Raised-bed garden made with repurposed cedar. Includes drip irrigation, game fence, recycled glass mulch, and potting shed.
Medium sized rustic side formal full sun garden for spring in Austin with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Greenhouses
Greenhouses
Masterful ConstructionMasterful Construction
Medium sized rustic back full sun garden in Atlanta with gravel.
Belmont Rustic Family Space
Belmont Rustic Family Space
Kristen Rudger Landscape DesignKristen Rudger Landscape Design
Jude Parkinson Morgan
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a climbing frame and decomposed granite.
Natural Stone Retaining Wall & Stream Bed
Natural Stone Retaining Wall & Stream Bed
Harmony Design NorthwestHarmony Design Northwest
The gently sloping natural stone and river rock stream bed replaced a traditional retaining wall and french drains. The use of different size stones, from boulders to small pebbles, creates texture and interest. The plants soften the stone and create movement. Photo credit: Lisa Meddin, Harmony Design Northwest
Stone Bridge Leading to Seating Area
Stone Bridge Leading to Seating Area
DC Design LLCDC Design LLC
One piece of seven foot long ledge rock creates a stepping bridge over the dry stream bed.
Design ideas for a small rustic back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Detroit with natural stone paving and a retaining wall.
Customized Water Features
Customized Water Features
RC Custom Landscape & StoneworkRC Custom Landscape & Stonework
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back full sun garden for spring in Denver with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Low Maintenance Front Yard with Synthetic Grass & Rundle Rocks
Low Maintenance Front Yard with Synthetic Grass & Rundle Rocks
SOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living SpacesSOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces
Photo of a small rustic front xeriscape full sun garden for winter in Calgary with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Bristol Historic Home-Landscape Renovation-Greenhouse
Bristol Historic Home-Landscape Renovation-Greenhouse
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
A custom greenhouse was built onto the new garage and features a stone facade to match the new stone walls on site.
Design ideas for a large rustic side formal full sun garden for summer in Providence with a garden path and concrete paving.
Patios
Patios
Russell Combs DesignRussell Combs Design
Photo of a medium sized rustic back formal full sun garden for spring in Richmond with a pond and natural stone paving.
Eagle Rock
Eagle Rock
Pearson Design GroupPearson Design Group
This is an example of a rustic full sun garden in Other with a garden path and natural stone paving.

Rustic Full Sun 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.
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