A river complete with a stone path near it is a perfect way to add a calming element to your landscape plan.
This is an example of a country backyard garden in Salt Lake City with with pond and river rock.

Green Seed Gardens

The Green Seed

Our rain garden at Green Seed Gardens
Inspiration for a large country front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Portland with with rock feature and river rock.

Konar

Garden Environments

Design ideas for a small country side yard partial sun garden in Raleigh with river rock.

Limestone retaining wall

Brickworks Landscaping LTD

Inspiration for a mid-sized country front yard partial sun garden for summer in Edmonton with river rock.

Adams, NE

Maximum Landscaping & Design

Design ideas for a country garden in Omaha with river rock.

CERTIFIED AQUASCAPE CONTRACTORS

Olympian Water Gardens

Eco system pond including Aquascape stacked slate urn and sphere
Photo of a country backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Manchester with with waterfall, river rock and a wood fence.

Handmade Stream

Luxury Garden Design

July 2022; the stream has matured to create a stunning wildlife oasis with a completely natural feel that sits perfectly into the natural landscape.
Inspiration for a large country backyard full sun garden for summer in Sussex with with pond and river rock.

Side Garden and Man Cave

Kenny & Co Constructions and C.W.F.I

Side yard area is very steep with drainage issues, The Clients invested in site works that would resolve the drainage issues and create side access to the rear of the yard and a man cave space with a 6 meter long concrete work bench and storage area.

Front Yard Landscaping

Big Rock Landscaping

A river complete with bridges and thoughtful landscaping create a luxurious and 9nviting front yard.
Inspiration for a country front yard garden in Salt Lake City with river rock.

Landscaping Company at Rathgar, Dublin

Aspects of Landscaping

The professional back garden design was provided by the client and built by Aspects of Landscaping in Rathgar, Dublin 6. This rustic garden involved almost 60 tone of materials dug and moved through the house. The garden was divided into two levels. the lower part of the garden was built as a sitting area. Aspects of Landscaping used flamed golden granite slabs for a smooth finish. the top-level was designed to be used as an entertaining, grass area for the kids. The main objective was to reuse as many materials as possible. during the excavation our landscaping team managed to reuse granite stones for walling, old ceramic slabs for the patio on the upper-level and rustic bricks for stairs.

Jardín rural en Villanueva del Ariscal

Estudio VerdeConsciente

Inspiration for a mid-sized and desert look country full sun xeriscape in Seville with river rock.

Sandstone retaining wall

Brickworks Landscaping LTD

This is one of our most challenging retaining walls we have done, this project was completed in 2007. The material used is called sand stone, its not as popular now as it was back then.

Project | Quartz

flaura

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Other with with fireplace, river rock and a wood fence.

Poolside Paradise

Xtraordinaire Landscapes

Introducing "Poolside Paradise" Immerse yourself in luxury with our latest landscaping project, Poolside Paradise. This oasis features a stunning pool deck adorned with Barkman Concrete Bridgewood Slabs in a captivating blend of Weathered Grey and Cedar Brown. The rustic charm of these slabs not only enhances the aesthetic but also ensures durability. Poolside Paradise is your invitation to a symphony of colors, textures, and tranquility—a haven where modern design meets timeless allure.

Cardiff

EuroFence-uk

This is an example of a mid-sized and desert look country backyard full sun formal garden in Other with river rock.

Whiskey Barrel Pond

Harry Rudkin

A small spaces project, low cost and very effective, relaxing flowing water separates the garden from the wider area leading to an enjoyable peaceful garden.

Landscaping After

DMP Design

Landscaping by Scout Landscaping
This is an example of a country front yard garden with river rock.

Old Squaw Pass, Evergreen, CO

LAND BY DESIGN

Waterfall with boulders
Inspiration for an expansive country sloped shaded garden in Denver with river rock.

Arlington Woodland Garden

Molly Scott Exteriors, LLC

Naturalistic planting at the back yard among the established trees.
Photo of a large country backyard partial sun garden in DC Metro with river rock.

1353 on Vogelsanck

Crontech Consulting

Photo of a large country front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with with rock feature and river rock.

Country Garden Design Ideas with River Rock

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.