Recycled timber green wall, Photography by Andy Jones
This is an example of a small country courtyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Newcastle - Maitland with a vertical garden and concrete 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.

Napa Valley Farmhouse

Carreiro Builders

Design ideas for a large country courtyard full sun driveway for spring in San Francisco with a garden path and brick pavers.

Topanga Retreat

Campion Walker Landscapes

In this extensive landscape transformation, Campion Walker took a secluded house nestled above a running stream and turned it into a multi layered masterpiece with five distinct ecological zones. Using an established oak grove as a starting point, the team at Campion Walker sculpted the hillsides into a magnificent wonderland of color, scent and texture. Natural stone, copper, steel, river rock and sustainable Ipe hardwood work in concert with a dynamic mix of California natives, drought tolerant grasses and Mediterranean plants to create a truly breathtaking masterpiece where every detail has been considered, crafted, and reimagined.

Rail Fences

Split Rail Fence Co Denver CO

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Denver.

Waterfall against Paving Stone Steps

Pacific Outdoor Living

A water feature like this waterfall can help soften a hardscaped area that would otherwise be too angular which could potentially clash with the rest of the space.

Simple Rustic Bridge

User

Take a fallen tree to the sawmill to be cut in two. Salvage a few more dead trees and you have a footbridge to cross the creek.
This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard shaded garden for spring in Other with a garden path and decking.

English Garden, California Style

BE Landscape Design

After a tear-down/remodel we were left with a west facing sloped front yard without much privacy from the street, a blank palette as it were. Re purposed concrete was used to create an entrance way and a seating area. Colorful drought tolerant trees and plants were used strategically to screen out unwanted views, and to frame the beauty of the new landscape. This yard is an example of low water, low maintenance without looking like grandmas cactus garden.

Tombolo

Riccardo Caracciolo design&services

Design ideas for a small country side yard full sun driveway for spring in Other with with path and natural stone pavers.

Baker Family's California Native Garden

Taproot Garden Design

Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design "April 2017 - A refreshing spring garden full of California Native plants. Shasta Sulfur Buckwheat, Verbena De La Mina, Ceanothus 'Ray Hartman', Salvia sonomensis 'Bee's Bliss' and, of course, a controlled bit of orange California Poppies."

Rustic Setting Home

William Fisher Architecture, Inc.

W. Fisher
Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard shaded garden for spring in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Lawn Replacements with property views

Céladon Designs, Inc.

This is an example of a large country backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Santa Barbara with a garden path and gravel.

Chicken Coop in rural Santa Barbara farm setting

Santa Barbara Home Design

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Lookout Mountain Stone Walls and Landscape

Southern Luxury Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard partial sun garden for spring in Other with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Landscaping

Good Earth Water Gardens

This is an example of a mid-sized country front yard shaded garden for spring in Kansas City with a garden path.

Orinda Rustic Entryway

Leigh Designs

Small country front yard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and mulch for spring.

Limestone walls, water feature, flagstone patio

Perennial Landscaping

Small waterfeature with a waterfalls and mini koi pond.
Photo of a mid-sized country backyard partial sun garden for spring in Boston with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Orchard

Janice Parker Landscape Architects

The cherry tree orchard is lush and vibrant in the spring. Photo Credit: Neil Landino
This is an example of a large country backyard full sun formal garden for spring in New York.

Goshen Stone Entrance

Natural Path Landscaping

The granite landing extends down in two directions to the Goshen stone walkway.
Photo of a mid-sized country front yard full sun driveway for spring in Boston with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

artificial stream

A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC

The man-made stream meanders through the front lawn area at the entrance to the home. The circular driveway crosses the waterfall over the bridge and in the center of the lawn we planted more than 10,000 bulbs of Muscari, Narcissus, Anemone and, Scilla.

Country Garden Design Ideas for Spring

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.