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Rustic Garden Ideas and Designs

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Addison Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.Addison Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.
Rustic front garden in Santa Barbara.
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Fountainscapes
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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.
Matt Giroux
Matt Giroux
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Inspiration for a rustic garden steps in Portland.
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West Coast Resort
Pacifica Landscape Works Inc.Pacifica Landscape Works Inc.
Pacifica Landscape Works
Photo of a rustic garden in Vancouver with a waterfall and decorative stones.
Cunius
Cunius
Macht ArchitectureMacht Architecture
Photo of a large rustic side garden for summer in Philadelphia with gravel.
Oakdale
Oakdale
Spring Creek Outdoor LivingSpring Creek Outdoor Living
Rustic full sun garden in Sacramento with a garden path.
Cabin in the Woods
Cabin in the Woods
McCall Design & PlanningMcCall Design & Planning
Rustic back partial sun garden in Boise with natural stone paving.
Private Paradise Portland Landscaping
Private Paradise Portland Landscaping
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
A private retreat nestled within an outdoor living space - a sanctuary patio away from the living environment - surrounded by natures finest - for tranquil moments of reflection -
Naturalistic pond with waterfall
Naturalistic pond with waterfall
GROUNDS KEEPERGROUNDS KEEPER
Natural ecosystem pond and waterfall with grasses, water lilies and other aquatic plants.
This is an example of a large rustic back garden for spring in New York with a water feature.
Exteriorscapes
Exteriorscapes
CSDesign llcCSDesign llc
This is an example of a rustic sloped garden steps for autumn in Seattle.
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outdoor images
The Rustic WayThe Rustic Way
Design ideas for a rustic back garden in Sacramento with a water feature.
Staycation
Staycation
Charles C Hugo Landscape DesignCharles C Hugo Landscape Design
We fabricated these stone couches on site from local granite. Photo Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a rustic garden in Boston with a fire feature and gravel.
Edible & California Native Garden
Edible & California Native Garden
Julie Orr DesignJulie Orr Design
Julie Orr
Inspiration for a rustic garden in San Francisco with a water feature.
Garden design in Greece on the island of Paros
Garden design in Greece on the island of Paros
Carolyn ChadwickCarolyn Chadwick
Rustic back full sun garden in Amsterdam.
Mountain Modern
Mountain Modern
Suman ArchitectsSuman Architects
This is an example of a rustic garden in Denver with a water feature.
Le Petit Chalet
Le Petit Chalet
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
A durable, meaningful design heals a devastated residential property bordering Acadia National Park and Somes Sound on Maine’s Mount Desert Island. Comprehensive stormwater management strategies shape new landforms, resulting in elegant grading and thoughtful drainage solutions. Native plant colonies stabilize the site, regenerate habitat, and reveal wildlife patterns. Exquisitely crafted new masonry, built from an authentic palette of local reclaimed materials, gives the garden a unified, established feel. Lichen-encrusted stone retaining walls define edges, thresholds, and overlooks, and thick slabs of salvaged granite embedded in the earth provide gathering terraces and pathways. With balance restored, brilliant seasonal drama unfolds.
Custom Firepit
Custom Firepit
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Jim Bartsch Photography
Design ideas for a rustic garden in Santa Barbara with gravel and a rockery.
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.
Gazebo
Gazebo
Conte & Conte, LLCConte & Conte, LLC
Conte & Conte, LLC landscape architects and designers work with clients located in Connecticut & New York (Greenwich, Belle Haven, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Fairfield, Southport, Rowayton, Manhattan, Larchmont, Bedford Hills, Armonk, Massachusetts) Landscape Construction Completed by Fairfield House & Garden Company

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.
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Vail Valley Retreat
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Inspiration for a large rustic sloped formal partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a water feature and natural stone paving.
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