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Rustic Sloped Garden Ideas and Designs

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San Rafael Hillside Landscape
San Rafael Hillside Landscape
Gardens & GablesGardens & Gables
K Slattery
This is an example of a rustic sloped garden in San Francisco with a fire feature.
Hillside Facelift
Hillside Facelift
J.R. Thomas Landscaping, Inc.J.R. Thomas Landscaping, Inc.
A hillside that needed a facelift, from staircase to planting to lighting
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic sloped formal partial sun garden for summer in Cincinnati with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Ornamental vegetable gardening
Ornamental vegetable gardening
Renatta Holt of Merrifield Garden CenterRenatta Holt of Merrifield Garden Center
Pergolas and bamboo structures support grapevines and pole beans, Large, raised beds can accommodate several types of vegetables and edible flowers. Greenhouse in background is a big help starting seeds in late winter.
Lakefront/Waterside Landscaping & Difficult Site Conditions
Lakefront/Waterside Landscaping & Difficult Site Conditions
Cross Points LandscapingCross Points Landscaping
This is an example of a large rustic sloped full sun garden for summer in Indianapolis with a retaining wall.
Shaded Hillside
Shaded Hillside
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
A bluestone slab bridge connects both sides of the garden across an expansive dry stream that collects spring runoff.
Large rustic sloped fully shaded garden in New York with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Lake Eugenia Getaway
Lake Eugenia Getaway
Moore Outdoor Design & Landscape ConsultingMoore Outdoor Design & Landscape Consulting
Landscape Design by Moore Outdoor Design, Landscape Construction by Rock Solid Landscapes, Photo by Rock Solid Landscapes
Design ideas for a large rustic sloped garden in Toronto with natural stone paving.
Gallery
Gallery
Reinheit Landscaping & MaintenanceReinheit Landscaping & Maintenance
Design ideas for a large rustic sloped full sun garden for spring in Salt Lake City with a water feature and gravel.
Cottage by the Lake - Charlotte, VT - Stone Path to Lake Champlain
Cottage by the Lake - Charlotte, VT - Stone Path to Lake Champlain
Distinctive LandscapingDistinctive Landscaping
Susan Teare
This is an example of a medium sized rustic sloped partial sun garden for summer in Burlington with a garden path and natural stone paving.
The Cottage
The Cottage
Parkyn DesignParkyn Design
Out on the lake.
Rustic sloped garden in Toronto with natural stone paving.
Color for Every Season in Soutpointe
Color for Every Season in Soutpointe
Blackwood & Associates, Inc.Blackwood & Associates, Inc.
Late Summer views
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic sloped full sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Novotny Landscaping LLC Wall/Steps Construction
Novotny Landscaping LLC Wall/Steps Construction
Novotny Landscaping LLCNovotny Landscaping LLC
Sally Michalko
Expansive rustic sloped formal full sun garden in Milwaukee with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Barton Creek Native & Natural Landscape
Barton Creek Native & Natural Landscape
Blissful Gardens & Green Dragon DesignBlissful Gardens & Green Dragon Design
Client wanted a new stone staircase to provide easier access to the upper level areas of her yard. Amiten Rose
This is an example of a small rustic sloped xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Austin with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Stairs and Walls
Stairs and Walls
Landscape Oasis LLCLandscape Oasis LLC
Photo of a medium sized rustic sloped fully shaded garden in Boston with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Vail Valley Retreat
Vail Valley Retreat
ULFBUILTULFBUILT
Photo of a large rustic sloped formal partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Suburban Lakeside Garden
Suburban Lakeside Garden
Springer Environmental ServicesSpringer Environmental Services
A stone feature solves an erosion problem where runoff was washing away soil. Natural limestone forms a dry creekbed that channels water into a lower area. Moss and wildflowers decorate the stones, while ferns and shade-loving plants transition the area into the edge of a wood.
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Lyons LandscapingLyons Landscaping
Inspiration for a large rustic sloped driveway full sun garden in Vancouver with a retaining wall and gravel.
3 tiered armour stone retaining
3 tiered armour stone retaining
Natural Stonescapes Inc.Natural Stonescapes Inc.
tiered armour stone retaining wall system. maximum height of 8'-0"
This is an example of an expansive rustic sloped partial sun garden in Toronto with a retaining wall.
La Porte Indiana Rustic
La Porte Indiana Rustic
Planned Environment AssociatesPlanned Environment Associates
Rustic limestone steps connects the pool terrace to the house.
This is an example of a rustic sloped formal full sun garden in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Path on Perch
Path on Perch
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.
The path leading up to the steps to the patio provides a generous transition to the stroll garden and steps down to the lower level. This shot also gives a good perspective on how the garden works with the house.
Exteriorscapes
Exteriorscapes
CSDesign llcCSDesign llc
This is an example of a rustic sloped garden steps for autumn in Seattle.

Rustic Sloped 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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