Rebecca Lindenmeyr
This is an example of an expansive country backyard full sun formal garden in Burlington with a garden path.

Strolling gardens on an old farm

Revolutionary Gardens

Because the farmhouse on this property dates to 1893 a lot of the design choices are traditional in nature, It was great to find sleek, modern benches that provided a nice counterpoint to the lush gardens, without overwhelming them.

Cold Springs Farm

Period Architecture Ltd.

Country backyard full sun garden in Philadelphia with a water feature.

Mine Road Farm - Exterior

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Photographer: Tom Crane
Inspiration for a country backyard driveway in Philadelphia.

A Country Place

Milieu Landscaping

Photo of a country backyard garden in Chicago with gravel.

Farmhouse Garden

Donald Pell - Gardens

This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden in Philadelphia.

Landscape steps and pathway and retaining wall

Alderland - SF Bay Area Pool & Landscape Co.

Landscape steps and retaining wall, landscape design and construction Landscape architect in Lafayette, Ca Landscape design in Lafayette, Ca Landscape contractor in Lafayette, Ca Swimming pool contractor in Lafayette, Ca

Woodland

Allin Landscaping

Woodland Walkway, Woodland Patio and Woodland Outdoor Grilling, all in Nashville, TN...
Photo of a mid-sized country backyard garden in Nashville with with path.

Santa Barbara Cottage Garden

Montecito Landscape

Cottage garden full of drought tolerant perennials Santa Barbara Daisy, Penstemon, Heliotrope, Echium, Lambs ear, Rockrose, Nepeta, Jasmine, Teucrium. Flagstone path leads to a garden cottage with window boxes full of flowers. Apple trees, citrus trees, rose garden, herb garden, secret garden, privacy screen. Flowering perennials. Hillside planted with Ceanothus, rockrose.

Epic Outdoor Kitchen

K & D Landscaping, Inc.

Epic Outdoor KitchenThis is one of our most favorite residential projects! There's not much the client didn't think of when designing this incredible outdoor kitchen, just looking at that brick oven pizza has our mouths watering! Complete with cozy vibes, this outdoor space was craftily mastered with: excavation, grading, drainage, gas line, electrical, low voltage lighting, electric heaters, ceiling fan, concrete footings, concrete flatwork, concrete countertops, stucco, sink, faucet, plumbing, pergola, custom metal brackets, stone veneer, fireplace, pizza oven, porcelain plank pavers, cabinets, gas bbq grill, green egg, gas stovetop, bar, chimney, and a television

Project | Quartz

flaura

This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Other with with fireplace, river rock and a wood fence.

Circular simplicity

Anna Helps Garden Design

Summer planting within a raised bed. Recessed area for set in bench.
Small country backyard partial sun garden in Sussex with with raised garden bed and brick pavers for summer.

Landhausgarten

Paus Gartendesign

Photo of a large country backyard partial sun garden for summer in Essen with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

2018 Projects

Superscapes

Mid-sized country backyard partial sun xeriscape in Oklahoma City with natural stone pavers for fall.

Rustic Fire Pit

Stone Worthy

Country backyard garden in Chicago with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

perennial planting framed by large windows

mike harvey gardens

photo mike harvey
This is an example of a small country backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Sussex with natural stone pavers.

Gerlach Renovation

Ecoworkz Inc.

Gerlach Residence complete renovation. Interlocking Paver Driveway, Entry, Walkways, and Pool Deck along with Stone Veneer. Fire Pit and BBQ Island. Artificial Grass in Front Yard and Natural Sod in Backyard along with landscape lighting and landscaping.

Hampton Court Flower Show

User

A tranquil garden design teeming with herbs and medicinal plants. Visitors are encouraged to use the continuous path as an aid to walking meditation. Along the path one can appreciate the filigree forms of umbellifers and gossamer fennel leaves. Awareness of subtleties such as plant movement in a breeze and backlit petals is heightened. The layout of the garden is denominated by the path’s route which loops and circles to contain a circular water trough and round of thyme. This curved path is intersected at various points by a serpentine rill. Senses are heightened via the calming sound of flowing water, cushioned feel of camomile atop the seat and the uplifting fragrance of mint varieties.

Solana Beach Sustainable Landscape and Bird Sanctuary

Revolution Landscape

Naturalistic meadow.
This is an example of a large country backyard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a garden path and gravel.

Small Indoor/Outdoor Living Nature Scape

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

Transformation to a walk out deck with bridge leading to spa and privacy panels for vines. Photo by Ketti Kupper
Photo of a small country backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with a water feature and gravel.

Country Backyard Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Country Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own country garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Country Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a country garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a country garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your country garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.