Oxford Garden Design
Design ideas for a large country backyard garden for summer in Oxfordshire with with pond and decking.

Mississauga Lake, deck with natural stone accents through trees

Meyer's Landscaping Ltd.

A sloping, curving deck with stone accents. Wheelchair accessible!
Design ideas for a large country backyard shaded garden in Toronto with decking.

Custom Wood Work

Erwin custom wood works

Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard shaded garden for fall in Other with with pond and decking.

Summerland Ridge Backyard Retreat

Sage Pools, Scapes & Design

A collection of Japanese Yews, Encore Azalea Autumn Embers, flax lily, and foxtail ferns make up the planting collection with a new mexico river rock bed.

Backyard Additions

Barber and Sons, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Boston with a garden path and decking.

Poplar Cottage

Christopher Kellie Design Inc.

Locust Posts and Cable Railing
Inspiration for a country garden in Charlotte with decking.

Composite walkway

Jones Fence & Custom Vinyl, LLC

Photo of an expansive country backyard partial sun garden for fall in Other with with path and decking.

Garten der vielfältigen Sinne

Grünraum-Design

Caroline Tietz
Photo of a large country backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Frankfurt with a garden path and decking.

Sunset Ridge Estates

Terra Firma Custom Homes

A river meanders under a large stone making a natural entrance to this mountain home.
Mid-sized country front yard partial sun xeriscape in Denver with with path and decking for fall.

Remote Bridge

User

The most difficult part of this remote bridge was getting concrete and steel to the job site. Photography by Gil Stose
Mid-sized country backyard shaded garden in Houston with a garden path and decking for spring.

Mountain Farmhouse

flora Distinctive Landscapes

Photo of a mid-sized country front yard partial sun garden in Denver with a garden path and decking.

Les Mémoires de Candilis

Kevin Clare - Paysagiste

Jeux de feuillages dans les massifs attenants à l'allée
This is an example of a small country front yard partial sun garden for spring in Paris with decking.

Farmhouse + Bohemian Landscaping

Lavender Landscape Design Co.

This is an example of a country side yard partial sun garden in Phoenix with with privacy feature, decking and a wood fence.

A Rural Garden in Woodford

Blue Tulip Garden Design

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden for summer in Cheshire with decking.

Rooftop avec potager

Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris

Photo of a mid-sized country rooftop full sun formal garden for spring in Paris with a vegetable garden, decking and a wood fence.

Views and Vistas, Hampshire

Acres Wild

Contemporary English Country Garden, Hampshire UK
Large country backyard full sun garden in Sussex with a water feature and decking for summer.

Green Residence

Living Stone Design + Build

Design ideas for a country garden in Other with decking.

boardwalk/arbours/swing

Natural Stonescapes Inc.

rough sawn hemlock custom arbours, with board walks covering septic tanks.
Expansive country backyard partial sun garden in Toronto with decking.

Terrasse pour une vue imprenable

Nathalie JEANNE - Conceptrice de jardin

Terrasse avec 2 matériaux. terrasse en dallage sur chape béton en bois composite SILVADEC. Massifs de persistants avec vivaces et graminées.
Inspiration for a small country front yard full sun garden in Other with a garden path and decking.

Garten der vielfältigen Sinne

Grünraum-Design

Cortenstahl Bank mit integriertem Holzlager
Photo of a large country backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Frankfurt with a retaining wall and decking.

Country Garden Design Ideas with Decking

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.