Inspiration for a large country backyard full sun garden for fall in Other with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Pflegeleichter Familiengarten

besgen Landschaftsarchitektur

besgen Landschaftsarchitektur
Design ideas for a mid-sized country front yard partial sun formal garden for fall in Bonn with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Northside Bozeman Residence

9bark DESIGN

Photo of a large country backyard full sun garden for fall in Other with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Old Fashioned Driveway

Hartman Companies, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country front yard partial sun driveway for fall in Minneapolis with brick pavers and with path.

Classy Period Courtyard

GreenBird

GreenBird Gardening Ltd
Small country courtyard partial sun garden in Other with natural stone pavers for fall.

Small Shady Back Yard

Magic Landscaping, Inc.

Natural pathway winding around large boulders. The boulders provide seating and visual appeal. Magic Landscaping, Inc- New Jersey Landscape Designer & Contractor.

Mountain Arcadia

Living Green Designs

In this backyard space, the design challenge was to bring the essence of the California Mountains to Redondo Beach. As this client is an avid outdoorsman, he wanted to bring the a feel of the Sierra Nevada mountains, his happy place, home to create his very own backyard mountain retreat. Our team sourced materials that one would find in the mountains of California whilst keeping a lounge feel in mind for the secondary design criteria, a retreat. In this retreat, we created four distinct areas: the lounging area with covered pergola, fire pit area with built-in seating bench and overhead trellis complete with carnival lighting, central waterfall, and barbeque area with picnic table and overhead carnival lighting. We built a 10” x 10” rugged pergola was built out of sustainably sourced pine. The massive posts feel as though large pine trees were harvested right out of the California Mountains and crafted right on-site. The pergola was built with a retractable shade cloth so the sun can be let in for warmth in open during the colder months. The pergola and the other hard-scaped areas in the backyard were covered with a mix of gray granite and charcoal pavers. This color selection is reminiscent of the colors in California granite. Walking north from the pergola toward the fire pit area there is a mass planting of deer grasses, assortment of ferns and California coffee berries planted to mimic California Chaparral. At the other edge of this chaparral garden, sits the Cresta Boulder fire pit. Boulders were used to create this fire pit to harness the feeling of being outdoors in the wilderness. The boulders were locally sourced out of the Sierra Nevada mountain range for authenticity. In order to frame the space we installed a trellis and off the trellis runs carnival lights for night time parties. Just beyond the fire pit sits a granite boulder water fall. The waterfall is placed so that wherever you are in the yard you can see and hear the tranquil sounds of the babbling water as it circulates and recycles. The barbeque area is nestled against the backdrop of a dark green fernleaf podocarpus hedge. During the day, birds and butterflies traverse the native foliage and at night the sounds of the fire pit dance in harmony with the gentle sounds of water falling down granite pebbles making this backyard a true retreat from the chaotic noise of the city.

Backyard Projects

Imagine Backyard Living

Imagine Backyard Living has partnered with Creative Environments Pool/Spa Design & Landscape, an industry leader since 1950, is one of the largest and most respected landscape and pool design companies in Arizona.

The waterfall garden

Laughing Waters, Inc

The idea of this project was to create a special environment that stimulates all senses in the human body, an environment that is vibrant and most importantly interactive for all ages. We began by searching for the right materials to create a specific feeling of time and space. Placement of the water feature was designed by studying how the customer used their home. The waterfalls and streams connect separate outdoor spaces and accommodate for all views outdoors and indoors. A sense of mystery is designed into every detail in this water feature. The layout of the ponds play accordingly with the sun for excellent reflections, and each rock formation has time designed into it. The environment is inviting, and interactive. Each person that walks out to explore the environment has his or her curiosity rewarded by discovering plant life, trickling streams, and several waterfalls only to be discovered by the inquisitive explorer. Photos by: Linda Oyama Bryan

Residential Landscape Maintenance

Rosborough Partners Inc.

A GREAT place to spend lazy summer days...or the GREATEST place to spend lazy summer days? The only thing missing is a couple of mint juleps. (Photo by RStarovich)

Hesson Residence

The New Leaf Landscaping Company

Mid-sized country front yard full sun driveway in Detroit with a garden path and concrete pavers for fall.

Country Contemporary, West Sussex

Acres Wild

Modern Rural Garden, West Sussex, UK
Photo of a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden for fall in Sussex with a garden path and decking.

Water Garden

Bloom'n Gardens Landscape

This is an example of a small country backyard full sun garden for fall in Atlanta with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Display Home

Parker Homes

Photo of a large country backyard shaded xeriscape for fall in Austin with a fire feature and gravel.

Classy Period Courtyard

GreenBird

GreenBird Gardening Ltd
Small country courtyard partial sun garden in Other with natural stone pavers for fall.

Towsley

Ventures Design

This is an example of an expansive country front yard partial sun driveway for fall in Detroit with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

Wisconsin Homes

Elisa Eesley Good Homes Good Cause since 1999

Inspiration for a large country front yard full sun garden for fall in Minneapolis.

Pavers

Greenheart Landscapes

Belgard Pavers
Small country backyard full sun outdoor sport court in Phoenix with concrete pavers for fall.

Donald Pell Studio Gardens, East Vincent Township

Donald Pell - Gardens

Allium 'Millenium' seedheads make a striking textural contrast to Panicum 'Shenandoah' whose red leaves complement the rustic barn perfectly.
Large country backyard full sun xeriscape in Philadelphia with with flowerbed for fall.

Wisconsin Contemporary Farmhouse

Grey Leaf Design, Inc.

Specific attention was made to the experience one has while entering this home. With a series of concrete pads at different elevations, the final grade is met and the variety strongly encourages a slower pace, focusing on the journey.

Country Garden Design Ideas for Fall

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.