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Rustic Sloped Garden Ideas and Designs

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Flagstone Step Garden Path
Flagstone Step Garden Path
James Martin AssociatesJames Martin Associates
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Luxurious Waterfall Installations
Luxurious Waterfall Installations
Marula Landscape & DesignMarula Landscape & Design
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic sloped formal partial sun garden for summer in Austin with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Lakeshore Residence
Lakeshore Residence
Miller Landscape ArchitectureMiller Landscape Architecture
Adrienne Link Newton
Photo of a medium sized rustic sloped formal partial sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
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.
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
The gardens in the front of the house provide color and depth to the stone wall. Photographed by Phil Steinhauer
Inspiration for an expansive rustic sloped garden for summer in Denver.
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
The stargazing area designed and constructed by Southern Landscape features a limestone retaining wall with planters, pergola, and custom firepit to allow the homeowner to enjoy the beautiful evenings in the Texas Hill Country.
1404 Marsh Hill Road
1404 Marsh Hill Road
Lucas Landscaping & Turf FarmLucas Landscaping & Turf Farm
Natural Stone Retaining Wall at Deep Creek Lake, Maryland.
Large rustic sloped partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro 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
"Cool Pools" in Oklahoma with Swim Through Grotto and Waterfall
"Cool Pools" in Oklahoma with Swim Through Grotto and Waterfall
CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.
A stream bed is integrated into a pool and landscape where it appears the stream flows from the pool to the lake below, connecting all the outdoor living areas together. A soothing sound from the flowing water surrounds the meandering stone pathway leading down to the lake. Design and Construction by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc.
Spirit Lake Cabin
Spirit Lake Cabin
Pacific Garden DesignPacific Garden Design
After working with us on landscape projects at their home and business, these homeowners turned their attention to their lake retreat. A flagstone patio adds cozy entertaining space near the house, while natural stone steps and mown paths add safe access up and down the hillside to the beach. Native plants form the backbone of the landscaping, with planting pockets for colorful annuals arranged throughout.
West Coast Contemporary Custom Built Home
West Coast Contemporary Custom Built Home
Wakefield Construction Inc.Wakefield Construction Inc.
Linda Sabiston, First Impressions Photography
This is an example of a rustic sloped full sun garden steps in Vancouver with natural stone paving.
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.
Westminster, MD
Westminster, MD
Outdoor AdditionsOutdoor Additions
Photo of a medium sized rustic sloped garden in Baltimore with natural stone paving.
Basalt, CO: Cable for Wood Bridge Railing
Basalt, CO: Cable for Wood Bridge Railing
Stainless Cable & Railing, LLCStainless Cable & Railing, LLC
Photo of a small rustic sloped garden for autumn in Seattle.
Mulberry Place Custom Lodge
Mulberry Place Custom Lodge
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Photography by Bernard Russo
Photo of an expansive rustic sloped partial sun garden for winter in Charlotte with a fire feature and decking.
Fencing for a Southern Rose Garden - by Mary Palmer Dargan
Fencing for a Southern Rose Garden - by Mary Palmer Dargan
Dargan Landscape ArchitectsDargan Landscape Architects
Another challenge encountered was that of rabbits! Rabbits are very happy here, as are the sheep and the donkeys. Therefore Fencing was necessary to protect the roses.
Sub-Urban Agriculture in Danville
Sub-Urban Agriculture in Danville
April Philips Design WorksApril Philips Design Works
Vegetable, herbs and flowering plants for the '"Perennial Food Forest"
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a vegetable patch and natural stone paving.
Lakeshore Residence
Lakeshore Residence
Miller Landscape ArchitectureMiller Landscape Architecture
Adrienne Link Newton
Photo of a medium sized rustic sloped formal partial sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
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.

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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