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Rustic Purple Garden Ideas and Designs

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Perennial Flowers
Perennial Flowers
Kahnke Brothers Tree FarmKahnke Brothers Tree Farm
Asters are amazing little plants that light up the landscape when most other flowers are beginning to fade. If you want to help the bees and butterflies, they are an excellent option.
Spring 2015
Spring 2015
Magee DesignMagee Design
Pretty in Pink. (C) John C Magee
This is an example of a large rustic back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in DC Metro with natural stone paving.
Adelfa en el flor
Adelfa en el flor
Covadonga GalaCovadonga Gala
Rustic garden in Madrid.
Natural Stone Steps
Natural Stone Steps
Paul Massad LandscapingPaul Massad Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front formal full sun garden steps for spring in Boston with natural stone paving.
Oso Easy® Fragrant Spreader Landscape Rose
Oso Easy® Fragrant Spreader Landscape Rose
Proven WinnersProven Winners
Oso Easy Fragrant Spreader's will spread out to almost five feet across (1.5 m), making it ideal for covering large areas such as banks and slopes. Full Sun. 1-2' (0.3-0.6 m) tall. USDA Zones 3-9.
Mirador Residence
Mirador Residence
Rain Lily Design and LandscapingRain Lily Design and Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized rustic front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Austin with natural stone paving.
Large garden on a sloping site for a substantial new build property
Large garden on a sloping site for a substantial new build property
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
A new oak deck to overlook the view below & beyond. This is part of a very large garden of several acres & this lookout post works perfectly as a spot to sit & enjoy the view
Ridgway Colorado Residence
Ridgway Colorado Residence
Kaibab LandscapingKaibab Landscaping
Kaibab Landscaping - Natural Stone Water Feature - Telluride Colorado. Photo credit: Josh Johnson
Large rustic back formal full sun garden for autumn in Denver with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Barrington Landscaping Projects
Barrington Landscaping Projects
Bob's LandscapingBob's Landscaping
Planting in Biltmore of North Barrington. We also installed all the stone embedded in the hill.
Inspiration for a rustic garden for summer in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Pots
Pots
Scancelli LandscapesScancelli Landscapes
This is an example of a rustic garden in Orange County.
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!
Flagstone patio, steps, walkway and retaining walls
Flagstone patio, steps, walkway and retaining walls
Landsburg Landscape NurseryLandsburg Landscape Nursery
Photo of a rustic sloped garden in Minneapolis with natural stone paving and a retaining wall.
Vine Obelsik
Vine Obelsik
Attraction LightsAttraction Lights
Landscape Lighting Design by Tammy Perrin, photos by Travis Scheidegger
Photo of a rustic garden in Denver.
Chicago-Area Residence
Chicago-Area Residence
Whitacre Greer CompanyWhitacre Greer Company
Marc Caifano, Lurvey Landscape Supply
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front driveway fully shaded garden for summer in Cleveland with brick paving.
Trabuco Canyon - Happy Trails
Trabuco Canyon - Happy Trails
Mark Nix - Real EstateMark Nix - Real Estate
Mark Nix, Jeri Kogel
Inspiration for a large rustic driveway garden in Orange County.
Power Flower of the Month -- Hellebores
Power Flower of the Month -- Hellebores
Urban Habitats Landscape StudioUrban Habitats Landscape Studio
A stunning example of H. x hybridus with multiple layers of petals, like ruffled petticoats. Seeds ripen in May-June, but require a season of cold dormancy before germinating the following February-March. It normally takes two years for hellebore seedlings to produce flowers, so be patient.
Hortensias
Hortensias
Covadonga GalaCovadonga Gala
Rustic garden in Madrid.
Bracken Ridge Recycled Railway Sleepers
Bracken Ridge Recycled Railway Sleepers
Dylan BarkerDylan Barker
Rustic garden in Brisbane.
Perennial Garden Design
Perennial Garden Design
Creative Design LandscapingCreative Design Landscaping
Photo of a rustic garden in New York.
Honeybee Haven
Honeybee Haven
Dearborn Designs & AssociatesDearborn Designs & Associates
Summer blooming Purple Liatris (Gayfeather) planted in masses creates drama in the garden. Great cutting flower. A haven for honeybees.
Rustic garden in Toronto.

Rustic Purple Garden 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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