Our homeowners were looking for a garden where they could sit by the fire, grow vegetable and hear the sound of water. Their home was new construction in a modern farmhouse style. We used gravel and concrete as paving. Board formed concrete firepit keeps it feeling modern. The vegetable beds supply season vegetables and herbs.

Shady Entrance and Pathway

NATURALSCAPE DESIGN

Mid-sized country side yard shaded formal garden in Dallas with a garden path and brick pavers.

Guest House

KELLY + CO DESIGN

Paul Johnson
Country garden in New York.

Coastal Maine Haven

Kerry Lewis Landscape Architecture

This is an example of a large country backyard full sun formal garden in Portland Maine with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Riverfront Retreat

Anderson Landscaping - Lake Chelan & Central Wash.

This is an example of a country garden in Seattle.

The Ranch - Rustic Revelation

Red Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock Contractors

This little gem is the garden on the master bathrooms, private sanctuary for the owners to shower, relax and enjoy
Photo of a mid-sized country front yard partial sun xeriscape in Phoenix with brick pavers.

Rustic Landscape

Country garden in Seattle.

Bliss

Robin Amorello, CKD CAPS - Atmoscaper Design

We transformed our lonely shed, abandoned at the edge of a gravel driveway into a food source and cozy retreat from the summer sun photos by Robin Amorello, CKD CAPS

Santa Ynez Ranch

Carson Douglas Landscape Architecture

William Carson Joyce
Design ideas for a country garden in Santa Barbara.

Large Kitchen Garden

Bramley Apple Garden Design

The area set aside for the kitchen garden was extremely large and therefore offered the opportunity to include a rose garden, herb garden, large soft fruit cages, permanent beds for strawberries and asparagus, planting to attract pollinators, the addition of a potting shed (base shown) and a small seating area. The kitchen garden is protected with deer and rabbit fencing as it is situated in amongst fields.

Wedding planner - Pantelleria

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Country garden in Other.

San Rafael Hillside Landscape

Gardens & Gables

K Slattery
This is an example of a country sloped garden in San Francisco with a fire feature.

Pool Waterfall Wayne NJ

Aquaterra Earthscapes LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden for summer in New York with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Hill Country Rustic Elegance

Southern 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.

Family Gathering

Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.

An unused space contained weeds and Arborvitae that has struggled where the sun was blocked. The area was cleared, the Arborvitae limbed up and a path created. Marilyn Musgjerd

Mapleton Hill getaway

High Desert Designs, llc

Inspiration for a mid-sized country front yard partial sun formal garden in Denver with natural stone pavers.

East Sonoma

The Land Collaborative

TLC
Large country backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Whitehouse Plantation

Goggans Architecture & Interiors

Atlantic Archives Inc, / Richard Leo Johnson
This is an example of a large country backyard full sun garden in Charleston.

Gooderham Cottage

Earth Art Landscapes Inc.

This is an example of a country garden in Other.

Tamarack Lake Cottage

Earth Art Landscapes Inc.

Inspiration for a country garden in Other.

Country Black 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.