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Rustic Garden with a Desert Look Ideas and Designs

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Mini Alpine Rockery
Mini Alpine Rockery
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
Rockeries are nice ways to highlight alpine plants that are small, like heat and good drainage. This one includes part of a rock collection by the homeowner
Tucson Desert Oasis
Tucson Desert Oasis
Denomy DesignsDenomy Designs
Inspiration for a large rustic side xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with a desert look and concrete paving.
Karl Foerster Grass
Karl Foerster Grass
Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.
Karl Foerster Grass - Foerster's Feather Reed Grass - creates a stunning vertical effect with feathery stalks that emerge reddish brown in spring and turn a rich golden color in the fall. Blooms two to three weeks earlier than common feather reed grass. Thrives in wet soil, yet tolerates drier conditions. - Foliage reaches 1 1/2-2 ft tall and wide; blooms stalks reach 6 ft tall. - Blooms: late spring to summer, persisting through fall.
Cougar Gulch Rustic Renovation
Cougar Gulch Rustic Renovation
K2 LandscapingK2 Landscaping
Inspiration for an expansive rustic courtyard full sun garden in Other with natural stone paving and a desert look.
Welcome Home
Welcome Home
Van Garden Inc.Van Garden Inc.
Photo of an expansive rustic front driveway full sun garden in Dallas with a desert look and concrete paving.
Landscaping Company at Rathgar, Dublin
Landscaping Company at Rathgar, Dublin
Aspects of LandscapingAspects of Landscaping
The professional back garden design was provided by the client and built by Aspects of Landscaping in Rathgar, Dublin 6. This rustic garden involved almost 60 tone of materials dug and moved through the house. The garden was divided into two levels. the lower part of the garden was built as a sitting area. Aspects of Landscaping used flamed golden granite slabs for a smooth finish. the top-level was designed to be used as an entertaining, grass area for the kids. The main objective was to reuse as many materials as possible. during the excavation our landscaping team managed to reuse granite stones for walling, old ceramic slabs for the patio on the upper-level and rustic bricks for stairs.
Mahogany Island
Mahogany Island
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Lake front house with massive outside raised sitting area. Sitting area has pergola style roof, glass rail, rock columns and has electrical and gas lines for heaters. The perfect spot to spend watching the kids in the lake and to spend cozy evenings visiting and playing games!!!! We built a large paving stone patio to further enhance the outdoor, lakefront experience for sitting areas and sunbathing as well as a sand beach and ample grass areas for green space and for the kids to run around and kick the soccer ball!!
Large Xeriscape
Large Xeriscape
TCE Hardscape and DesignTCE Hardscape and Design
boulders on gravel with draught resistant plants
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic side driveway full sun garden in Houston with a desert look, gravel and a wood fence.

Rustic Garden with a Desert Look 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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