Amanda Shipman
Small country backyard full sun garden in Hertfordshire with a garden path and brick pavers for summer.

Cedar Cold Frame w/Temperature Sensitive Piston

Cold frames are a terrific way to extend the growing season on both ends; serving as mini-greenhouses they allow your garden to keep producing in cold weather months when growing would otherwise be impossible. These beautiful, locally made cedar cold frames measure 24″x 44″ and slope from 5″ in front to 24″ in back (custom built sizes are also available). A temperature sensitive piston automatically opens and closes the lid as-need to create a perfect climate for your plants.

A Ranch True to its Past

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

A grand wooden gate introduces the series of arrival sequences to be taken in along the private drive to the main ranch grounds.
Photo of a country front yard full sun driveway for summer in Denver with with privacy feature and a stone fence.

Butte South

Wagner & Company Landscape Construction & Design

This is an example of a large country side yard full sun garden in Other with mulch.

Privacy from the street

Plan-it Earth Design

A long trellis with arbor provides privacy for the sunken path around the house. People walking on the sidewalk would be able to see right into the house without it. Large round boulders create a natural retaining wall around this corner property Design by Amy Whitworth Photo by Amy Whitworth

S'inscrire dans le paysage

Florence Guin

Création de 3 niveaux de terrasses suivant la pente naturelle du terrain. Dominant le vallée le massif se fait écho du paysage.
Design ideas for a country full sun garden with with flowerbed and brick 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.

Higher Dorsley - well laid out garden

VESP Architects

The master bedroom overlooks the fields to the west through large glazed sliding doors. External timber screens on rails are able to slide in front of the glazing for privacy.

Modern Farmhouse Garden

Derviss Design

modern farmhouse vegetable garden
Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a garden path, gravel and a wood fence.

A plant lovers' Coastal Retreat

Colin Cooney Designs

Colourful planting displays in this coastal garden design on the Wild Atlantic Way
Large country front yard full sun garden in Other with river rock and a stone fence for summer.

Allegan Lake House

VanderMeulen Builders

The pathway up form the lake.
Country side yard full sun garden in Grand Rapids with with path, natural stone pavers and a wood fence for summer.

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.

Medina Cottage Patio Garden

Spring Greenworks LLC

back patio
This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard full sun xeriscape in Seattle with natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Narberth, PA - Landscape Restoration & Hardscaping

Refugia Landscape Design/Build

Front yard landscape restoration with perennial layer bed, blue stone slab walkway, gravel driveway, reclaimed barnwood cladding.
Design ideas for a small country front yard full sun garden in Philadelphia with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

Front yard garden

Dorthy Pautz Landscape Architect

the front garden is maturing and displaying all the purple flowers contrasting with the yellow house - Mexican Sage, Artemesia, Lavender, Little Ollie Dwarf Olive Standards, Ginkgo tree

Countryside Escape

Hartman Companies, Inc.

Inspiration for a large country backyard full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with with privacy feature and concrete pavers.

Summerfield Lane Custom

Kristi Nelson, Real Estate Broker

Design ideas for a large country sloped full sun garden in Seattle with natural stone pavers.

Artificial Putting Green

Ecoworkz Inc.

Artificial Grass Putting Green, Fire Pit, Seat Wall and Pavers.
Inspiration for a large country backyard full sun outdoor sport court in Orange County with with outdoor playset and natural stone pavers.

Custom Residence - Canton GA

Caldwell-Cline Architects & Designers

This is an example of a country full sun garden in Atlanta with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Award Winning Portfolio

Daniel's Landscape & Design, LLC

Design ideas for a large country backyard full sun garden in Denver with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Country Full Sun 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.