John C Magee
This is an example of a large country front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in DC Metro with natural stone pavers.

Rustic Wildlife Garden

Merrifield Garden Center

The island bounded by the driveway and road has a steep slope. Erosion is kept in check with large boulders and plants like itea virginica that are well-know slope holders. With trees, shrubs, and perennials that bloom or show color at different times of year, the island has year-round interest for both people and wildlife. Design and installation by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Wayne Boyland.

Rustic Water Feature Greeley

Alpine Gardens

Large country front yard garden in Denver with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Westlake Hills 1

The Garden Design Studio

Jessica Mims, See In See Out
This is an example of a large country front yard full sun formal garden for spring in Austin with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Modern Farmhouse Front Yard - Mequon, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Overall view of the rectalinear theme carried through the landscape design for this modern farmhouse in Mequon, Wisconsin. Renn Kuennen Photography
Design ideas for a large country front yard full sun garden in Milwaukee with with path.

Reimagined Entrance at Gallagher Farm

TLC Gardens

Clean lines and an elegant flow to the entrance was created while preserving the mature trees in the front yard.
Design ideas for a large country front yard garden in Denver.

Hillsborough Estate Garden Renovation

Kristen Rudger Landscape Design

Photo of an expansive country front yard garden in San Francisco.

Modern Farmhouse

Lindgren Landscape

Modern Farmhouse front yard landscape
This is an example of a large country front yard partial sun driveway in Denver with a retaining wall and gravel.

Rustic Retaining Walls

Agassiz Landscape Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized country front yard full sun garden in Phoenix with natural stone pavers.

Wrap-around Driveway with Planter

Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center

Weddings, family reunions, BBQ's and other special events have all been handled with ease by this 25' wide wrap-around driveway. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

Waverley Wild Side

OUTHOUSE design

Oversized step stones make access easy, and maintenance is a thing of the past with a deep layer of gravel.
Photo of a small country front yard partial sun xeriscape for winter in Sydney with with outdoor playset and natural stone pavers.

Deer Grass Accents in Spring

FormLA Landscaping

In spring, Deer Grass continues to hold its own among the blooms, forming large mounds of true green.
Design ideas for a large country front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with with privacy feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Création jardin nouvelle construction

Nature in the Garden

Aménagement d'un nouveau jardin
Inspiration for a mid-sized country front yard garden for summer in Other with a garden path.

Lake Point New Backyard Retreat

Chopper Landscaping

The customer wanted to build his new home front and backyard. He requested an experienced landscaper to do build the whole backyard for their family enjoyment. The first step was designing, we created a 3d Design and explained to the customer the best material options. We consider the drought the Utah state was enforcing, and only install 30-40% of the property with Blue Kentucky grass. We added Organic Mulch and the Hardscaping Pavers in the backyard, including a seating area with a Firepit. The landscaping edging was done with stone and the entrance with Belgard Holland borders. The driveway was a 4,000PSI.

Midway Wild

LandArc, LLC

This is an example of a large country front yard driveway in Salt Lake City.

Tustin Modern Farmhouse

Living Gardens Landscape Design

This lovely house was hidden behind very dense old foliage. We removed the old hedging and added a new fence, gate and pathway. We added brick pilasters to frame the entry, new planting and drought tolerant meadow grass.

Giardino in collina

Silvia Longhi

ph. Silvia Longhi
Large country front yard full sun formal garden in Venice with natural stone pavers for summer.

Galena Dr. Oak Woodland

Verne Pershing, The Art of Gardening

Photo of a mid-sized country front yard partial sun xeriscape in Sacramento with natural stone pavers.

Bedford Equine Compound

Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC

Photos by Barbara Wilson. Bedford equine compound. Mock stone bridge created along the mile long entry drive. Stream channel created with stones to allow runoff from the detention pond on the other side of the bridge flow into an existing wetland and pond downstream. A lovely equine compound was created out of a 35 acre woodland in Bedford Corners. The design team helped the owners create the home of their dreams out of a parcel with dense woodlands, a pond and NY State wetlands. Barbara was part of the team that helped coordinate local and state wetland permits for building a mile long driveway to the future house site thru wetlands and around an existing pond. She facilitated the layout of the horse paddocks, by obtaining tree permits to clear almost 5 acres for the future grazing areas and an outdoor riding ring. She then supervised the entire development of the landscape on the property. Fences were added enclosing the paddocks. A swimming pool and pool house were laid out to allow easy access to the house without blocking views to the adjacent woodlands. A custom spa was carved out of a piece of ledge at one end of the pool. An outdoor kitchen was designed for the pool area patio and another smaller stand-alone grill was provided at the main house. Mature plantings were added surrounding the house, driveway and outbuildings to create a luxuriant setting for the quaint farmhouse styled home. Mature apple trees were planted along the driveway between the barn and the main house to provide fruit for the family. A custom designed bridge and wood railing system was added along the entry drive where a detention pond overflow connected to an existing pond.

Rustic Style Wall

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Rustic Style Wall using Techo-Bloc's Borealis wall.
Mid-sized country front yard garden in Other with a retaining wall.

Country Front Yard 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.