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.

A plant lovers' Coastal Retreat

Colin Cooney Designs

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

Stonehouse Meadow - Early Summer

Lavish Gardens

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.

English Cottage Garden

HollandGreen Landscapes

A stunning English cottage country garden design, with large beds of vibrant summer flowers, including swathes of Salvia through mixed borders of perennial and herbaceous planting to create soft movement and textures. We designed different areas to the gardens, each evoking a different ambiance. The gardens include a new heated pool and a sunken spa, with stunning views over the sun-lit fields beyond.

Gates

O'hana Art Environments

Contemporary pots with a rustic wall and gate show that seemingly different styles can be blended together in harmony.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country courtyard garden in Orange County with with a gate and a stone fence.

Deer Grass Court

Shoreline Architecture & Design

Breath taking views were incorporated in this amazing fire pit. The use of the indigenous material is key to the nature and feel. Kevin Meechan
Photo of a large country backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Other with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Terrace to Meadow

Green & Gorgeous

Wildlife pond developed with shallow beach edging and narrow paved edge along lawn. Wildflower meadow provides backdrop.
Large country backyard partial sun garden in Other with with pond, river rock and a stone fence for summer.

Участок 10 га на склоне с лугом и лесом

Ландшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой

Часть этого большого 10 гектарного участка примыкает к реке. Участок расположен на высоком берегу реки. В нашу задачу входило корректно усилить декоративный эффект от многолетних трав, досеять необходимые и уже имеющиеся виды, чтобы сделать цветение более впечатляющим и масштабным. На фото шалфей луговой, 3-й год после посева.

esterno notturno

indaco design ILLUMINAZIONE

illuminazione giardino 4000k foto: Massimo V.
Inspiration for a large country front yard full sun garden for summer in Other with with rock feature, river rock and a stone fence.

Aquascape Scalloped urn installation with lights and fire fountain

Olympian Water Gardens

Aqusacape scalloped urn water feature with lights and fire fountain
Photo of a small country front yard partial sun driveway for fall in Manchester with with waterfall, gravel and a stone fence.

English Cottage Garden

HollandGreen Landscapes

Pavers & Flagstones

Rocks in Stock

Ideal for Indoor/Outdoor Flooring
Design ideas for a large country front yard full sun driveway in Other with a garden path, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Eden Tiburtina

Studio d'Architettura

Il Giardino è stato realizzato per trovare relax e pace in un quartiere di Roma molto caotico: il Tiburtino. Passeggiare in mezzo ad esso ti fa dimenticare che si trova a due passi dalla via affollata vicina.

Pillar Lighting

Mid South Night Lights, LLC

This project was so fun to design and install on their farmhouse style residence! We love transforming these beautiful outdoor spaces to an area they can actually use and enjoy at night! No worries about security either, this house is fully lit! From grand entrances and leading pathways to beautiful gardens and amazing pools, we can illuminate the most appealing features of your home. We offer expert installation of quality low voltage LED outdoor lighting, which provides added safety and beauty to any structure.

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.

Massif de fleurs du parc

Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris

Inspiration for an expansive country side yard partial sun formal garden for spring in Paris with with flowerbed, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Stonehouse Meadow

Lavish Gardens

The Stonehouse Meadow in early summer. The valerian, towering above all other plants is almost finished blooming. Also in bloom: bergamot, artemisia, echinacea, and stachys.

Pinus Sylvestris Watereri Bonsai

Vivai Porcellato

Inspiration for a small country backyard full sun garden for summer in Venice with a stone fence.

Fire Pit Patio overlooking play lawn

Dorthy Pautz Landscape Architect

this small city back yard is designed for the adults to relax on the elevated bluestone terrace at the firepit and watch the kids play on the lawn. The yard used to be steeply sloped, so I created terracing to make the yard more usable. The yard highlights the existing antique San Francisco cobblestone wall that bounds the back of the yard. Wisteria is trained on the wood fence, and Green Tower Boxwoods on both sides of the yard create a framework. The edges are kept narrow and simple, to maximize the turf area and be tough enough to withstand the occasional soccer ball. The Fire pit is built around a ready-made contractor's kit from American Fyre Designs, to which I added reclaimed San Francisco Cobble around the outside. The Fire pit is bisected by the low retaining wall, and is low foot/table height on the patio side and a taller feature element on the lawn side which has a narrative with the old existing stone wall at the back.

Rustikale Bahnschwellen Terrasse mit einer Ruinenmauer

Holstein Pflanzen GmbH

Rustikale Bahnschwellen Terrasse mit einer Ruinenmauer. Ein Hauch von Romantik im Stil der Provence.
This is an example of a mid-sized country side yard full sun garden for summer in Hamburg with with rock feature, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Country Garden Design Ideas with a Stone Fence

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.