Create a dreamy farmhouse landscape with these design tips and ideas.
Farmhouses are the quintessential symbol ofAmericana with their traditional, sometimes rustic, charmand timeless aesthetic.
Instead, use wood, rock, and rustic metals where necessary.
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Keep It Simple
Farmhouses are all about keeping things simple, useful, and without much fuss.
Who has time for finicky landscapes when you work from sun up to sun down?
Think Locally
In the days of old, farmhouses were constructed with materials from the surrounding area.
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Homes were designed and built with local materials that could easily be purchased and moved onto the property.
Likewise, the landscaping of a traditional farmhouse design should reflect the local flora and materials.
Try a Fire Pit
Finally, no farmhouse is complete without theaddition of a fire pit.
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For centuries, farms have been the backbone of the American way of life.
These farmhouse landscaping ideas will give you a starting point forplanning your own dreamy oasisfilled with rustic elegance.
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