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Rustic Garden with a Living Wall Ideas and Designs

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Charming in Gowanus
Charming in Gowanus
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in New York with a living wall and brick paving.
Ornamental vegetable gardening
Ornamental vegetable gardening
Renatta Holt of Merrifield Garden CenterRenatta Holt of Merrifield Garden Center
Trellises provide support for heirloom tomatoes and other climbing plants. Renatta Holt
Design ideas for a large rustic sloped full sun garden in DC Metro with a living wall.
Rustic Crestview Backyard Retreat
Rustic Crestview Backyard Retreat
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Another fun Crestview project! This young couple wanted a back yard that reflected their bohemian-eclectic style and could add additional privacy from the ever climbing construction around them. A place for “hanging out and drinking coffee or beer in the backyard.” But what was most exciting, was the air stream they had just purchased and were in the process of restoring. With the end goal of using it as a guest home for family and friends, we were challenged with creating a space that was cohesive and connected this new living space with the rest of the yard. In the front we had another quark to fix. The sidewalk from their front door to the street suddenly stopped 5 feet from the curb, making a less than inviting entry for guests. So, creating a new usable entryway with additional curb appeal was a top priority. We managed the entertainment space by using modern poured concrete pad’s as a focal. A poured concrete wall serves as a bench as well as creates a visual anchor for the patio area. To soften the hard materials, small plantings of succulents and ground cover were planted in the spaces between the pads. For a backdrop, a custom Cedar Plank wall and trellis combined to soften the vertical space and add plenty of privacy. The trellis is anchored by a Coral Vine to add interest. Cafe style lighting was strung across the area create a sense of intimacy. We also completed the fence transition, and eliminated the grass areas that were not being utilized to reduce the amount of water waste in the landscape, and replaced these areas with beneficial plantings for the wildlife. Overall, this landscape was completed with a cohesive Austin-friendly design in mind for these busy young professionals! Caleb Kerr - http://www.calebkerr.com
Flagstone and Rock work
Flagstone and Rock work
Exstream Landscaping, LLC.Exstream Landscaping, LLC.
Laura Hardisty
Photo of a medium sized rustic sloped partial sun garden for summer in Portland with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Bus Stop with Green Roof
Bus Stop with Green Roof
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Burlington with a living wall and gravel.
East Hill, Alpine, NJ
East Hill, Alpine, NJ
WBG Landscape Design, LLCWBG Landscape Design, LLC
Spring bulbs accentuate the artistic placement of the boulders in the rockery.
Photo of a rustic sloped full sun garden for spring in New York with a living wall and gravel.
Lounge in Greenery
Lounge in Greenery
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Whether up with the birds or enjoying the sunset, the lounge is a favorite conversation nook.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Inverness garden
Inverness garden
Four Dimensions Landscape CompanyFour Dimensions Landscape Company
Michael Thilgen
Rustic garden in San Francisco with a living wall.
Mountain Home Rd. Living Wall
Mountain Home Rd. Living Wall
Habitat HorticultureHabitat Horticulture
Garry Bellinsky
Small rustic formal garden in San Francisco with a living wall.
My Dads Prodject
My Dads Prodject
All Natural LandscapesAll Natural Landscapes
Frank Spiker and All Natural Landscapes
Inspiration for a rustic front full sun garden for summer in Detroit with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Sunny Living
Sunny Living
GARY DUFF DESIGNS,LTDGARY DUFF DESIGNS,LTD
This is part of a functional, multi-purpose backyard, boasting a pool, pergola, outdoor kitchen with pergola, and seating area conveniently situated around a cozy outdoor fireplace just steps from the home - an outdoor home. In order to respect the sanctity of the separate spaces, while also creating cohesion and consistency, the team used warm, earth-tone pavers throughout to tie it all together.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Andra Martens Design StudioAndra Martens Design Studio
Side garden becomes an outdoor living space with a floating bench, crushed limestone ground cover, concrete fire table by Ernsdorf Design in Los Angeles and a copper succulent planter and art wall.
Positas
Positas
M&T Landscape StudiosM&T Landscape Studios
M&T Landscape Studios
Large rustic side partial sun garden for winter in San Diego with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Room with a View
Room with a View
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
The rich textures and colors of the garden ensure the home's bay window hold an enchanting view.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Severna Park Waterfront - Erosion control and boat rack
Severna Park Waterfront - Erosion control and boat rack
The Landscape Design CenterThe Landscape Design Center
Ana Lockett
Photo of an expansive rustic back partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Лесной участок в сосновом бору.
Лесной участок в сосновом бору.
Авторские садыАвторские сады
Photo of a large rustic side partial sun garden for autumn in Yekaterinburg with gravel and a living wall.
Mountain Home Rd. Living Wall
Mountain Home Rd. Living Wall
Habitat HorticultureHabitat Horticulture
Garry Bellinsky
Design ideas for a small rustic formal garden in San Francisco with a living wall.
East Hill, Alpine, NJ
East Hill, Alpine, NJ
WBG Landscape Design, LLCWBG Landscape Design, LLC
Summer grasses and Caryopteris (Blue Mist shrubs) thrive in the rockery.
Inspiration for a rustic sloped full sun garden for summer in New York with a living wall and gravel.
Wisteria Magic
Wisteria Magic
Dusil DesignDusil Design
Gorgeous wisteria creates a magical backdrop to a deck. Alica Dusil
Rustic back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Toronto with a living wall and mulch.
Freestanding Home in Sought After Locale in Lilyfield
Freestanding Home in Sought After Locale in Lilyfield
Pilcher ResidentialPilcher Residential
Pilcher Residential
Photo of a rustic back garden in Sydney with a living wall and brick paving.

Rustic Garden with a Living Wall 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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