A path through the Stonehouse Meadow, with Monarda in full bloom. Ecological landscaping
This is an example of an expansive country front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Toronto with with flowerbed and a stone fence.

Garden of Two Halves

Bestall & Co Landscape Design

Lee Bestall
Inspiration for a large country backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with natural stone pavers.

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.

LaurelRock Company: Turkey Hill

LaurelRock

Larry Merz
Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden in New York with a garden path.

Summer abundance

Plan-it Earth Design

A native mock orange blooms as the vegetables in the raised bed begin to fill out. Lavender blooms along the edge of the patio, encouraging pollinators to visit. Design by Amy Whitworth Installed by Apogee Landscapes Photo by Amy Whitworth

Stained Wood Privacy Fence

Bigfoot Fencing

Stained Wood Privacy Fencing in backyard
Photo of a country backyard garden in Other with with privacy feature and a wood fence.

Modern Farmhouse Garden

Derviss Design

raise vegetable beds
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.

Simmons Road

Arkins Construction Inc.

Photo of a country garden in Providence with a wood fence.

Garden of Splendor

flora Distinctive Landscapes

Inspiration for an expansive country backyard full sun xeriscape in Denver with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Modern Farmhouse

Brad Ramsey Interiors

Inspiration for a large country backyard full sun garden for spring in Nashville with a fire feature, river rock and a wood fence.

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.

Battersea Garden

Honor Holmes Garden Design

Country garden in London with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

Pond Landing

TLC Gardens

The Pond landing offers a calming experience of the natural surroundings and mountain views
This is an example of a large country backyard partial sun garden for summer in Denver with with pond, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Park Lane West

DD Ford Construction

Inspiration for a country partial sun garden in Santa Barbara with a wood fence.

Modern Farmhouse Landscape Design (Colorado)

Tilly | Landscape Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden in Denver with with lawn edging and a wood fence.

Mike's Hammock

Josh Wynne Construction

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to match the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton

Birdsong Ranch, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

The barn dates from 1898 and was originally the carriage house for an adjacent historic home. The 1965 Airstream Globetrotter serves as a guest house and part-time office. The plant in the foreground is a Cigar plant--a hummingbird favorite.

Parterre Garden

Floren Design Ltd.

Parterre Garden
Expansive country backyard full sun formal garden in West Midlands with a garden path and natural stone pavers 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.

Windsor Farmhouse

Austin Parnow Landscape Design

Photo of a country garden in San Francisco with with a gate, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

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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.