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.

Ladera Ranch Modern Farmhouse

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Our homeowners were looking for a garden where they could sit by the fire, grow vegetable and hear the sound of water. Their home was new construction in a modern farmhouse style. We used gravel and concrete as paving. Board formed concrete firepit keeps it feeling modern. The vegetable beds supply season vegetables and herbs.

Lake Point New Backyard Retreat

Chopper Landscaping

The customer wanted to build his new home front and backyard. He requested an experienced landscaper to do build the whole backyard for their family enjoyment. The first step was designing, we created a 3d Design and explained to the customer the best material options. We consider the drought the Utah state was enforcing, and only install 30-40% of the property with Blue Kentucky grass. We added Organic Mulch and the Hardscaping Pavers in the backyard, including a seating area with a Firepit. The landscaping edging was done with stone and the entrance with Belgard Holland borders. The driveway was a 4,000PSI.

Countryside Escape

Hartman Companies, Inc.

Inspiration for a large country backyard full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with with privacy feature and concrete pavers.

Fire & Stone

C&H Landscaping

This is an example of a large country backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Denver with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Tonsley

Really Nice Gardens

This is an example of a country backyard garden in London with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Easy veg garden

Hall Landscaping & Design

S Hall
Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Other with a vegetable garden and concrete pavers.

Side yard garden water feature

Designs by TAP

Cement bowl covered in beach glass and the old family trumpet the kids used in middle school band became a water feature that can be heard from the deck. (The water, that is, not the trumpet).

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.

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."

Country Pool Makeover

Bevins & Company Landscape/Design

The perennial gardens around the pool in all their exuberant glory!
This is an example of an expansive country backyard partial sun garden for summer in Louisville with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Carmel Highlands Addition

DYAR Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized country shaded garden for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Twin Cities Suburban Farmhouse - Glade Gardens. Minnesota Garden Design.

Anderson Design / ErosionZ. Minnesota Landscape.

The entire back yard (including all views from the farm house) is highlighted by weaving shady glade gardens. The garden vs. grass line was delineated by watching the sun-shade patterns through the course of a summer day. Credit: Tad Anderson. All rights exclusively reserved.

Modern Farmhouse Front Yard Conversion

Ideal Turf

Our client had a vision of a welcoming, mess free front yard that would not only be welcoming to guests, but a fuss free upkeep for them as well.
Photo of a large country front yard garden in Dallas with concrete pavers.

Treppen im Hanggarten

Rinn Beton- und Naturstein

Ein Stützmauersystem für höhere Ansprüche, zur Befestigung von Geländesprüngen, Hängen und Böschungen. Rustikale Gestaltung durch bossierte Sichtseite. Hochbeete in der Mauer integriert.

Countryside Escape

Hartman Companies, Inc.

Inspiration for a large country backyard full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with with privacy feature and concrete pavers.

Lake Millicent

Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape

Paver pathway and cobblestone slope
Mid-sized country backyard partial sun garden in Other with with path and concrete pavers.

Heat-Loving Garden

FormLA Landscaping

California native chaparral foliage fills the petite front garden. The Western Redbud, ideal for small gardens, bring shade to the front porch and seasonal color to the garden.

Aménagement allée, terrasse et portail

GARDEN CONCEPTS

Photo of a large country courtyard partial sun driveway in Brest with a garden path and concrete pavers.

driveway and walkway with granite cobble border

Inventive Landscape Creations

Inspiration for a mid-sized country front yard full sun driveway in Boston with concrete pavers and with path.

Country Garden Design Ideas with Concrete Pavers

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.