Photo by Trent Bell Photography
Photo of a country garden in Other.

Outdoor shower with hinged barn door. Photo by Mike Kaskel
This is an example of a small country side yard garden in Chicago.

Train Garden

RootBound

Bridges over dry riverstone creek bed Photo by Garth Woodruff
This is an example of a large country backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Other with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Washoe Valley Remodel and Addition

WCC design+build

Inspiration for a mid-sized country front yard full sun driveway in Other with gravel.

Post Master Horizontal Natural Wood Privacy Fence

Bigfoot Fencing

Horizontal Natural Wood Privacy Fence using the Post Master steel frame post system instead of wood posts
Design ideas for a country backyard garden in Other with with privacy feature and a wood fence.

Large Chilton Outcropping Walls and Gardens

Omega Brick & Landscaping

Brent Langley
Photo of a large country sloped full sun xeriscape for summer in Grand Rapids with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Urban Gardeners Garden

A Small Green Space

Megan Maloy www.meganmaloy.com
Small country backyard shaded formal garden in New York with a retaining wall and mulch for fall.

Cottage Garden design, Middleton Cheney, Oxfordshire

Alexander John Garden Design & Maintenance

Design ideas for a country garden in Oxfordshire.

Strawberry Park Lodge

RMT Architects

Photo's: Ric Stovall, Stovall Studio Architect: RMT Architects
Design ideas for a country garden in Denver.

Mas provençal entre le Thoronet et Lorgues

Danielle Rose

Photo of a country garden in Nice.

Jardin de Ville - Fontvieille

Julie Villiaume Conception de jardins

Photo of a country garden in Other.

Siloam Slab Walkway

Colorado Outdoor Living Design & Sales

Photographer: Tom Z Productions
Large country sloped partial sun garden in Denver with a garden path.

Swallow Barns

Hall Landscaping & Design

S Hall
Mid-sized country backyard full sun garden in Other with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Recent Work

Love & Carrots

This is an example of a country garden in DC Metro.

Mixed dry stack

EMCO Landscaping

Design ideas for a country garden in Louisville.

Full View Of Backyard

Big Rock Landscaping

Outdoor lighting, including the cozy light from the fire pit, make this space a perfect retreat every evening.
Inspiration for a large country backyard garden in Salt Lake City with concrete pavers and a fire feature.

Lake Oswego, OR Contemporary Craftsman Custom Home

Lifestyle Homes, Home Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden in Other with a container garden and gravel.

Hepburn Miners Cottage

Aphi Projects

Loft Image - http://loftimage.com.au/
Photo of a country garden in Geelong.

Site Design with Nature

Spaces Landscape Architecture

Inspiration for a large country backyard shaded garden in New York with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Redesigning an awkward side garden in Chesham Bois

Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd

We often see side gardens and forget about them. They’re unloved and underutilised just because they can be a bit small and dark. This particular side garden could be seen from inside the client’s home. It was time to give it some love and much needed revitalising. Karl carried out the initial site survey understanding this space needed a redesign but also needed to be mindful of the ongoing damp. The clients changed the window as a preventative measure. Taking a look at the rest of the garden it’s filled with ferns and many other beautiful plants. From here Karl decided to continue this very organic theme in the side garden. Avoiding interrupting the damp course there would need to be a stepped arrangement. These steps would also allow access to the water butts at the top. The client uses these to sustainably water the rest of the garden. Karl kept the materials pallet simple and natural choosing French oak sleepers paired with natural York stones stepping stones, gravel and planting. This scheme can then be left alone to grow and be admired from inside the home. Adding more detail to the sleepers by hand using chisels, routers and sanders gave them an incredibly rustic aesthetic. In these pictures this the French Oak sleepers have been treated with Owatrol Textrol oil with a Honey tint to give them a warmer richer colour.

Country Brown 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.