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Rustic Garden with Decking Ideas and Designs

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Park Slope Roof Deck
Park Slope Roof Deck
Bk BumpkinBk Bumpkin
Photo of a medium sized rustic roof full sun garden in New York with a potted garden and decking.
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
intimate spaces landscapingintimate spaces landscaping
Intimate Spaces turns unusable area into functional and beautiful spaces. Over 380 landscape timbers were used on this project. Retaining walls don't have to be ugly!
Dutchess County Farmhouse
Dutchess County Farmhouse
Ann Brooke Landscape DesignAnn Brooke Landscape Design
Unpeeled cedar was used to construct this fence, and milled locust boards were used for the raised beds. Planters were created from sections of concrete drain-pipe found on the property.
Alpine garden
Alpine garden
Landscape d.o.o. SloveniaLandscape d.o.o. Slovenia
Wooden massive stairs were placed at the wild garden. The nature will slowly take it's course and soften the path. / design and photo: Landscape d.o.o. / fb landscape slovenia / www.landscape.si /
В гостях у леса
В гостях у леса
NB-GARDENNB-GARDEN
Борисова Наталья, Корнеев Евгений
Medium sized rustic fully shaded garden for summer in Moscow with decking.
Mississauga Lake, deck with natural stone accents through trees
Mississauga Lake, deck with natural stone accents through trees
Meyer's Landscaping Ltd.Meyer's Landscaping Ltd.
A sloping, curving deck with stone accents. Wheelchair accessible!
Design ideas for a large rustic back fully shaded garden in Toronto with decking.
Custom Wood Work
Custom Wood Work
Erwin custom wood worksErwin custom wood works
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back fully shaded garden for autumn in Other with a pond and decking.
My Houzz: A Sanctuary With Bohemian Flair in the Pacific Northwest
My Houzz: A Sanctuary With Bohemian Flair in the Pacific Northwest
Ellie Lillstrom PhotographyEllie Lillstrom Photography
Photo: A Darling Felicity Photography © 2015 Houzz
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back garden for summer in Seattle with a potted garden and decking.
ШЕРВУДСКИЙ ЛЕС
ШЕРВУДСКИЙ ЛЕС
GREENS архитектурно-ландшафтное бюроGREENS архитектурно-ландшафтное бюро
Десять соток в лесопарковой зоне, в тени крупномерных елей и сосен. Уютный камерный участок, воплотивший в себе лесную сказку.
This is an example of a small rustic partial sun garden for summer in Saint Petersburg with a garden path and decking.
Johnson Water Garden in Lake Elsinore
Johnson Water Garden in Lake Elsinore
Ponderiffic AdventuresPonderiffic Adventures
Outdoor Koi Pond with attached waterfall and small stream. Artificial turf around pond to keep in sync with low water usage throughout.
Medium sized rustic back formal full sun garden for autumn in Los Angeles with a water feature and decking.
Cottage by the Lake - Charlotte, VT - Winding Path Through Woods
Cottage by the Lake - Charlotte, VT - Winding Path Through Woods
Distinctive LandscapingDistinctive Landscaping
Susan Teare
Photo of a medium sized rustic back partial sun garden for summer in Burlington with decking and a garden path.
boardwalk/arbours/swing
boardwalk/arbours/swing
Natural Stonescapes Inc.Natural Stonescapes Inc.
rough sawn hemlock custom arbours, with board walks covering septic tanks.
Expansive rustic back partial sun garden in Toronto with decking.
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.
Poplar Cottage
Poplar Cottage
Christopher Kellie Design Inc.Christopher Kellie Design Inc.
Locust Posts and Cable Railing
Inspiration for a rustic garden seating in Charlotte with decking.
Summerland Ridge Backyard Retreat
Summerland Ridge Backyard Retreat
Sage Pools, Scapes & DesignSage Pools, Scapes & Design
A collection of Japanese Yews, Encore Azalea Autumn Embers, flax lily, and foxtail ferns make up the planting collection with a new mexico river rock bed.
Exterior Paint Projects
Exterior Paint Projects
Tribble Painting CompanyTribble Painting Company
Medium sized rustic sloped garden in Detroit with decking.
The House of Trees- view towards the barn
The House of Trees- view towards the barn
W Garett Carlson, ASLAW Garett Carlson, ASLA
Design ideas for an expansive rustic front garden in Los Angeles with decking and a pond.
San Francisco Landscape
San Francisco Landscape
FDC Design BuildFDC Design Build
Inspiration for a small rustic back xeriscape fully shaded garden for winter in San Francisco with a potted garden and decking.
Authentic Rocky Mountain Log Cabin
Authentic Rocky Mountain Log Cabin
ChillcootsChillcoots
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back full sun garden in Denver with decking.
Water Feature Water Falls Installation Grand Rapids, MI
Water Feature Water Falls Installation Grand Rapids, MI
Platinum Ponds & LandscapingPlatinum Ponds & Landscaping
Amazing Pond-less Water Feature with landscape lighting installed. Customer envisioned a backyard setting with Tiki Bar, Hot Tub, Sauna, and Water Feature. Platinum Ponds & Landscaping installed the perfect water feature with crashing, loud water falls to add wow factor to the setting.

Rustic Garden with Decking 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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