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Rustic Sloped Garden Ideas and Designs

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Lakeside landscape
Lakeside landscape
Salmon Falls Nursery & LandscapingSalmon Falls Nursery & Landscaping
George Barker
This is an example of a large rustic sloped garden for autumn in Portland Maine with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Springwell Infants School, Hounslow
Springwell Infants School, Hounslow
Treehouse Life Ltd.Treehouse Life Ltd.
Raised Tree-Deck Platforms as an entrance and exit to the Tree-top Walkway. "It was a delight to work with Paul and his team. Our project was continually evolving throughout the build process and nothing was too much trouble. All members of the team were professional and respectful of policies and procedures within the school grounds. We are 100% happy with our 'Tree Top Walkway and Zip Wire' and would definitely recommend Treehouse Life Ltd for any tree house type project you may have." Deputy Head Teacher, Springwell Infant School, Hounslow
Huron Natural Area Playscape in Kitchener
Huron Natural Area Playscape in Kitchener
Garden Grove Landscaping IncGarden Grove Landscaping Inc
Design ideas for a rustic sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Toronto with a climbing frame.
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Lyons LandscapingLyons Landscaping
Photo of a large rustic sloped garden in Vancouver with a retaining wall.
Iller Creek Residence
Iller Creek Residence
Pacific Garden DesignPacific Garden Design
Design ideas for a large rustic sloped garden in Seattle with a retaining wall and gravel.
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!
Carin
Carin
DabneyCollinsDabneyCollins
Recently installed cairn at the Cliffs of Glassy. There are 3 of this rock formations in the residents side meditation garden.
This is an example of a large rustic sloped fully shaded garden in Other with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Steps & Pathways
Steps & Pathways
Verne Pershing, The Art of GardeningVerne Pershing, The Art of Gardening
Rustic sloped garden in Sacramento.
Stone Steps
Stone Steps
Avalon Design GroupAvalon Design Group
Whether large hand-picked granite boulders or smaller hand-cut flag stones, these stone steps gracefully lead over sloping hillsides planted with lush perennial to inviting destinations. Photography: Laurel Stacy Photography
Chalet St-Donat, country house landscape
Chalet St-Donat, country house landscape
Chantal De Menezes Architecte PaysagisteChantal De Menezes Architecte Paysagiste
Photo of a rustic sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Montreal with natural stone paving.
Hill Country Rustic Elegance
Hill Country Rustic Elegance
Southern LandscapeSouthern Landscape
Paver path, stone staircase, and natural landscaping designed and constructed by Southern Landscape. The natural feel of the landscape accentuates the beautiful natural surroundings of the Texas Hill Country.
Hill top residence
Hill top residence
Mike Russell Designs LtdMike Russell Designs Ltd
Photos by Saffron Russell
Expansive rustic sloped formal garden in West Midlands.
Portfolio
Portfolio
MEILOCIMEILOCI
Meiloci Landscape Architects
Photo of an expansive rustic sloped partial sun garden in Cornwall with a water feature and gravel.
Boulder Planting
Boulder Planting
Sycamore Landscape Design BuildSycamore Landscape Design Build
Rustic Boulders and Simple Plantings welcomes this client home from a hard days work. The Organic Boulder retaining wall graces the south side the driveway.
Pondless Waterfall
Pondless Waterfall
Hebron LandscapeHebron Landscape
Sometimes a steep slope can difficult to mow and maintain. For this client, the solution was a tranquil water feature next to there deck to relax after a long day working in the field. Pondless waterfalls are easy to maintain and efficient to run 24/7.
Beautiful field stones meet a natural hill
Beautiful field stones meet a natural hill
Whispering Pines LandscapingWhispering Pines Landscaping
{Compass Creative Photographer} Gorgeous hill side staircase with natural stones used as a retaining wall with flagstone garden steps.
Design ideas for a large rustic sloped formal partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Rural Garden
Rural Garden
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Combination of native Mountain Laurel in full bloom and Denstaedtia ferns with added Hosta surround a Hemlock. Informal native, rustic stone wall at the forest edge. Susan Irving
Pond-less Stream and Landscaping
Pond-less Stream and Landscaping
Pond~ologyPond~ology
Pond-less Stream and Landscaping Photo: Shawn Ellison
Photo of a large rustic sloped xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a pond.
Boulder Retaining Wall
Boulder Retaining Wall
Cider Mill LandscapesCider Mill Landscapes
Inspiration for a rustic sloped garden in Other with a retaining wall and mulch.
Ornamental vegetable gardening
Ornamental vegetable gardening
Renatta Holt of Merrifield Garden CenterRenatta Holt of Merrifield Garden Center
Trellises provide support for heirloom tomatoes and other climbing plants. Renatta Holt
Design ideas for a large rustic sloped full sun garden in DC Metro with a living wall.

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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