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Rustic Garden with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Lake Oswego, OR Contemporary Craftsman Custom Home
Lake Oswego, OR Contemporary Craftsman Custom Home
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This is an example of a medium sized rustic back full sun garden in Other with a potted garden and gravel.
Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat
Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat
Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.
Hear what our clients, Lisa & Rick, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Hannah Goering Photography
Iller Creek Residence
Iller Creek Residence
Pacific Garden DesignPacific Garden Design
Large rustic sloped garden in Seattle with a retaining wall and gravel.
Lawn Replacements with property views
Lawn Replacements with property views
Céladon Designs, Inc.Céladon Designs, Inc.
This is an example of a large rustic back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Santa Barbara with a garden path and gravel.
Paths and Steps
Paths and Steps
Russell Combs DesignRussell Combs Design
Inspiration for a large rustic sloped formal fully shaded garden for spring in Richmond with a garden path and gravel.
September Sky: Australian Garden Show 2015
September Sky: Australian Garden Show 2015
Fisher Tomlin & BowyerFisher Tomlin & Bowyer
An aerial view of the dry creek and native Australian planting surround
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back full sun garden for summer in London with a water feature and gravel.
Montrone Legacy Gardens | Outdoor Lighting
Montrone Legacy Gardens | Outdoor Lighting
Hammerton LightingHammerton Lighting
Hammerton
Design ideas for an expansive rustic back formal partial sun garden in Salt Lake City with a garden path and gravel.
Vertical Gardening
Vertical Gardening
Edger Landscape DesignEdger Landscape Design
Vertical supports keep crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, pole beans, and some squashes off the ground as well as provide visual interest. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design
Sense of Place
Sense of Place
Michael D McIver | Landscape DesignMichael D McIver | Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Portland with gravel.
Outdoor Chimenea Setting - Austin
Outdoor Chimenea Setting - Austin
Stonewater Design and ConstructionStonewater Design and Construction
Photo of a medium sized rustic back full sun garden in Austin with a fire feature and gravel.
DIY Landscaping
DIY Landscaping
American StoneAmerican Stone
Parking strip art. Who said it needs to be straight grass?
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front xeriscape garden in Salt Lake City with gravel.
GARDEN'S
GARDEN'S
DMSsitedesign/LLCDMSsitedesign/LLC
This is an example of a small rustic back garden in New York with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Rustic Landscape
Rustic Landscape
Photo of a large rustic back formal full sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and gravel.
Rustic Pergola Patio - Severence, CO
Rustic Pergola Patio - Severence, CO
Alpine GardensAlpine Gardens
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back partial sun garden in Denver with a water feature and gravel.
Homefront Farmers Organic Flowers and Vegetables
Homefront Farmers Organic Flowers and Vegetables
Homefront FarmersHomefront Farmers
Flowers and vegetables make great companions, both aesthetically and functionally. Flowers add splashes of color to the sea of green and attract beneficial pollinators, ensuring your garden will be successful and productive.
Lincoln Residence
Lincoln Residence
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Chip seal driveway and front entry.
Inspiration for a rustic partial sun garden in Boston with gravel.
Rustic Pergola Patio - Severence, CO
Rustic Pergola Patio - Severence, CO
Alpine GardensAlpine Gardens
This is an example of a medium sized rustic side partial sun garden in Denver with a garden path and gravel.
Hummelheim - Insektenfreundlicher Familiengarten bei Berlin
Hummelheim - Insektenfreundlicher Familiengarten bei Berlin
Dendron Exterior Design - Gartengestaltung BerlinDendron Exterior Design - Gartengestaltung Berlin
Schiefer - Naturstein - Trockenmauer Slate - natural stone - dry stone wall Ausgleichspflanzung Berlin Brandenburg - Hecke aus einheimischen Wildsträuchern Hundsrose - Rosa canina - Dog Rose Felsenbirne - Amelanchier ovalis - Alder-leaved Serviceberry Schlehdorn - Prunus spinosa - Blackthorn
Petaluma Hillside Garden
Petaluma Hillside Garden
FDC Design BuildFDC Design Build
This is an example of a small rustic sloped xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.
The Beauty of Hardscapes
The Beauty of Hardscapes
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Benefiting from varied stone and gravel hardscapes, this back yard is used in many ways. Transitions are marked with a change in structure of paths, walls, and features. The dining area is defined by a seat wall that ends where the fire feature area starts. Garden beds surround the space as an accent, softening the space. A rugged yet warm design for a relatively small back yard. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

Rustic Garden with Gravel 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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