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

Arts and Crafts Woodland Home Gardens, Phoenixville

This is an example of a large country backyard partial sun formal garden in Philadelphia with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Contemporary Farmhouse New Construction (Hoffman-Yountville, Napa)

Holder Parlette Architecture + Landscapes

Design ideas for a large country backyard full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with gravel and a vegetable garden.

Rustic Creekside Backyard - Cedarburg, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Stone steppers lead to an irregular lannon stone fire pit area in this creekside backyard in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Westhauser Photography
Photo of a small country backyard partial sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Vegetable Gardens

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Purchased livestock troughs are a fun, easy and economical alternative for a small vegetable garden. Deer fencing keeps it safe, and cute garden art adds impace. Photo credit: The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Narberth, PA - Landscape Restoration & Hardscaping

Refugia Landscape Design/Build

Cottage garden with layered native perennials, shrubs and trees providing all season interest.
Design ideas for a small country front yard full sun garden in Philadelphia with natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Harrisburg -River Front Mansion Project

GoldGlo Landscapes LLC

This mini patio is accessed by natural stone walkways
Inspiration for a small country courtyard partial sun formal garden in Other with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

Compact Country Garden

Ivy & Bloom

Having completed their new build in a semi-rural subdivision, these clients turned their attention to the garden, painting the fence black, building a generous deck and then becoming stuck for inspiration! On their wishlist were multiple options for seating, an area for a fire- bowl or chiminea, as much lawn as possible, lots of fruit trees and bee-friendly plantings, an area for a garden shed, beehive and vegetable garden, an attractive side yard and increased privacy. A new timber fence was erected at the end of the driveway, with an upcycled wrought iron gate providing access and a tantalising glimpse of the garden beyond. A pebbled area just beyond the gate leads to the deck and as oversize paving stones created from re-cycled bricks can also be used for informal seating or a place for a chiminea or fire bowl. Pleached olives provide screening and backdrop to the garden and the space under them is underplanted to create depth. The garden wraps right around the deck with an informal single herringbone 'gardener's path' of recycled brick allowing easy access for maintenance. The lawn is angled to create a narrowing perspective providing the illusion that it is much longer than it really is. The hedging has been designed to partially obstruct the lawn borders at the narrowest point to enhance this illusion. Near the deck end, the lawn takes a circular shape, edged by recycled bricks to define another area for seating. A pebbled utility area creates space for the garden shed, vegetable boxes and beehive, and paving provides easy dry access from the back door, to the clothesline and utility area. The fence at the rear of the house was painted in Resene Woodsman "Equilibrium" to create a sense of space, particularly important as the bedroom windows look directly onto this fence. Planting throughout the garden made use of low maintenance perennials that are pollinator friendly, with lots of silver and grey foliage and a pink, blue and mauve colour palette. The front lawn was completely planted out with fruit trees and a perennial border of pollinator plants to create street appeal and make the most of every inch of space!

Rustic Timber Planter Boxes

Penfold Projects

Custom built timber planter boxes installed for an aged care facility in Brisbane, residents are encouraged to plant and look after their own vegetables and herbs.

Detailed Landscape

Photo of a large country backyard full sun garden in Denver with mulch.

Naturalistic Swimming Pool Backyard

Tranquility Pools Inc.

Side lawn area is sloped and utilized for a children's play area. Pool is safely fenced in.
Small country backyard partial sun garden in New York with with outdoor playset for summer.

Alderbook Lane Gardens

Larkspur Design

Meghan Farrell
This is an example of a mid-sized country front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Portland Maine with a garden path and mulch.

Pend Oreille Patio

Pacific Garden Design

Despite their location just outside downtown, the homeowners have an expansive backyard abutting Lake Pend Oreille. They enjoy the space, but needed a spot to gather lakeside. A patio with natural flagstone pavers is accented with sculptural boulders and seat rocks. A gas fire pit and custom shade sail create a comfortable space for chilly nights and sunny days, maximizing the homeowners' use of the space.

Rail Fences

Split Rail Fence Co Denver CO

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

Rustic Hillside Retreat

LaneScapes

Designer dog run created for small dogs with two different surfaces to accommodate their needs: plants for texture and fragrance; rocks for marking territory; hardy groundcover to be drought-tolerant and withstand urination and defecation, a tree to provide shade and screening from the adjacent residence

Rustic Landscape

This is an example of a mid-sized country side yard shaded garden for spring in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Oaks Cottage, Cronulla

SITEDESIGN+STUDIOS

Sitedesign + Studios
This is an example of a mid-sized country front yard garden in Sydney.

More Water Features

Good Earth Water Gardens

Pondless waterfall in backyard of wooded lot
Inspiration for a small country backyard shaded garden for fall in Kansas City with a water feature and gravel.

Magical Woodland Garden

Merrifield Garden Center

The garden lights up in Fall when the Japanese maples, dogwoods, and other deciduous plants burst into color. Design and installation by Merrifield Garden Center

Medium Pondless and Fountain in Dexter, MI

Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping

This is the picture of one of our medium pondless waterfalls in Dexter,MI. It is all self contained and makes a beautiful accent to any back or front yard landscape. Photo by Cory Mann

Country 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.