New Build Evergreen Mountain House in Colorado

Cedar window box
Mid-sized country front yard full sun garden in Denver with a container garden for summer.

Photo of a mid-sized country front yard full sun driveway for spring in Oklahoma City with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Natural Stone Steps

Paul Massad Landscaping

Inspiration for a mid-sized country front yard full sun formal garden for spring in Boston with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Rouse Residence in Keystone, CO

Neils Lunceford, Inc.

Rouse Residence in Keystone, CO Company: Neils Lunceford, Inc. Website: www.neilslunceford.com Phone: 970-468-0340 Photo Credit: Dan Skinner
Inspiration for a country front yard shaded garden for summer in Denver with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Rustic Garden

Luxescapes, LLC

Meghan Himschoot
Inspiration for a small country front yard partial sun garden in Denver with a retaining wall.

Wellfleet, Seaside Garden

Jean Brooks Landscapes

Jean Brooks
Mid-sized country front yard full sun garden in Boston with brick pavers for spring.

Stone Manor House

Worthington & Shagen Custom Builder, Inc.

Expansive country front yard driveway in Philadelphia.

Restauro Complesso ViaNuova

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Giardino esterno
This is an example of a large country front yard full sun formal garden for winter in Florence with with lawn edging, brick pavers and a wood fence.

Country Style

MG Gardens

Planting along the driveway in a hot and sunny spot. Hardy plants were chosen to create a soft and romantic style
Design ideas for a country front yard full sun formal garden for spring in Melbourne with with flowerbed and gravel.

Rustic Landscape

Nature's Expressions

This was the first phase of the project, landscaping and stone walkway to the front door.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country front yard shaded formal garden in Other with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Zinke Wine Co. Tasting Room - Los Olivos

Lisa Cox Landscape Design

Rich Cox Photography
Photo of a small country front yard partial sun outdoor sport court for spring in Santa Barbara with concrete pavers.

California Italian Farm House .

Christopher Lines Design

The Italian Fam House was created to look and feel like a vintage structure found in the middle of the Italian country side. the villa was designed with a private bridge over a seasonal creek and automatic gates were designed at the base of a small slope so the visitor could appreciate the architecture as the gates open. A natural stone walk way leads to the front door which has a latch door handle only ( non locking) with 350 year old oak front door. Privacy trees and landscape we’re designed on the perimeter of the property to allow the client to enjoy the grounds in complete privacy and enhancing the illusion of the farm house. The client wanted to keep the vintage look but have some contemporary features in the garden, a artist studio with pool changing room and shower was designed into the hillside to provide a passive solar efficient structure. The patio was designed with rough cut natural stone and accents of Italian marble. the spa was raised 18″ and utilizes a vanishing edge detail which spills into the vanishing edge pool. Both water details are equipped with LED lighting and are integrated into the home automation. A walking path was designed to a lower lawn area adjacent to the creek , the lawn is designed for family picnics , volleyball games and other summer activities nestled under the oaks and cooler temperature by the creek. Screening and privacy were a important element in this design. Mature Box size shrub and mature tree’s were imported from across northern California and craned into the project.

Les Mémoires de Candilis

Kevin Clare - Paysagiste

Le Pittosporum tenuifolium, arbuste persistant, absorbe les lignes de la menuiserie
Design ideas for a small country front yard partial sun garden for spring in Paris with decking.

Leucadia Raingarden

Falling Waters Landscape

Photo Cred. Dustin Ortiz
Mid-sized country front yard partial sun driveway in San Diego with a garden path and gravel for summer.

Zeager Shop

Zeager Landscape Designs & Nursery LLC

Kenny Zeager
This is an example of a country front yard full sun garden in Columbus.

GBD Projects

G Brown Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country front yard full sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Farmstead

Garden Mates LLC

Garden Mates LLC
This is an example of a country front yard shaded garden for summer in Other.

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 Water Feature Greeley

Alpine Gardens

Design ideas for a large country front yard garden in Denver with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Private Residential Project

User

MillCreek Landscape & Nursery, Inc.
This is an example of a country front yard garden in St Louis 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.