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Rustic Pergola Ideas and Designs

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Rustic Backyard Pergola - Cedarburg, WI
Rustic Backyard Pergola - Cedarburg, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
We ran power to the rustic pergola for a fan and our client's string lights. Renn Kuhnen Photography
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back fully shaded pergola for summer in Milwaukee with natural stone paving.
Burbank Project
Burbank Project
Roy Altaras Landscape Design and BuildRoy Altaras Landscape Design and Build
Photo of a rustic back xeriscape pergola in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Pathways
Pathways
Mystic Water GardensMystic Water Gardens
Decomposed Granite Pathway
Medium sized rustic back fully shaded pergola in Los Angeles.
Napa Estate
Napa Estate
Diamond Construction Inc.Diamond Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a rustic back fully shaded pergola in San Francisco with decking.
The Pergola with Swing
The Pergola with Swing
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.
The pergola is set in a mass of Annabelle hydrangeas with a sea of blue oat grass between it and the amazing view. The 6’, cypress Adirondack style swing was custom made by Callahan Furniture out of Cross Plains, TX.
Patio Seating
Patio Seating
Leaside LandscapingLeaside Landscaping
Private shaded outdoor seating area protected by a pergola and shade sail. Cushion storage located beside the planting bed.
Inspiration for a small rustic back formal partial sun pergola for summer in Toronto with natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Fun for the whole family
Fun for the whole family
Kristen Rudger Landscape DesignKristen Rudger Landscape Design
Jude Parkinson Morgan
Large rustic back xeriscape partial sun pergola in San Francisco with decking.
Kleiner verwunschener Garten
Kleiner verwunschener Garten
Martin Mauter Garten- und LandschaftsbauMartin Mauter Garten- und Landschaftsbau
Design ideas for a small rustic partial sun garden for summer in Other with decking.
Specialty Fences
Specialty Fences
Westland DesignWestland Design
Inspiration for a rustic pergola in Vancouver.
猪名川町つつじが丘のナチュラルガーデン
猪名川町つつじが丘のナチュラルガーデン
deer gardendeer garden
Inspiration for a large rustic full sun pergola for spring in Other with a wood fence.
Secluded courtyard garden
Secluded courtyard garden
Beautiful Wild Garden and Landscape DesignBeautiful Wild Garden and Landscape Design
The Wisteria was leaning and completely entwined with an old obelisk, so rather than cutting it out and starting again we pruned carefully, keeping some long stems, then supported the plant - obelisk and all - against the new curved arbour. This photo was taken the first spring after the garden was completed. Wisteria is perfect for growing over an arbour so that you can look up at it, and the scent is held within the space.
猪名川町つつじが丘のナチュラルガーデン
猪名川町つつじが丘のナチュラルガーデン
deer gardendeer garden
Large rustic full sun pergola for spring in Other with a wood fence.
Driftwood pergola
Driftwood pergola
Wild by Design LandscapesWild by Design Landscapes
Our client came to us seeking a solution to a climbing rose dragging an old apple tree down. We loved the gothic, twisted form of the apple tree and suggested we mirror this with a driftwood pergola taking inspiration from and marrying to the old apple tree
Pollinator Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Large rustic back xeriscape full sun pergola for summer in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Paving stone projects
Paving stone projects
Brickworks Landscaping LTDBrickworks Landscaping LTD
Large rustic back partial sun pergola for summer in Edmonton with concrete paving.
Rustic Backyard Landscape - Cedarburg, WI
Rustic Backyard Landscape - Cedarburg, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The blooms from the Guacamole hosta in the foreground will smell wonderful on a warm, humid night. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Photo of a medium sized rustic back fully shaded pergola for summer in Milwaukee with natural stone paving.
Fountain Park Pergola
Fountain Park Pergola
Gainesville IronworksGainesville Ironworks
custom built pergola with grown in wisteria vine
This is an example of a large rustic courtyard full sun pergola in Other with a metal fence.
Mid terraced house, garden transformation
Mid terraced house, garden transformation
Magical GardensMagical Gardens
Photo of a medium sized rustic back formal partial sun pergola for summer in Glasgow with natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Belmont Rustic Family Space
Belmont Rustic Family Space
Kristen Rudger Landscape DesignKristen Rudger Landscape Design
Jude Parkinson Morgan
Photo of a medium sized rustic back xeriscape pergola in San Francisco.
Rustic Pergola - Cedarburg, WI
Rustic Pergola - Cedarburg, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Close up view of the wood joinery used on this rustic, cedar pergola. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Photo of a medium sized rustic back fully shaded pergola for summer in Milwaukee.

Rustic Pergola 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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