Bachlauf im Garten mit Frauenmantel
Large country side yard partial sun garden in Stuttgart with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers for summer.

Garden

SoCal Contractor

This couple is comprised of a famous vegan chef and a leader in the Plant based community. Part of the joy of the spacious yard, was to plant an Entirely edible landscape. This glorious garden is a space where the couple also Can relax and entertain.

Highgate

Bluestone Landscapes Ltd

Photo of a large country backyard xeriscape in London with with raised garden bed and gravel.

Le jardin des Clématites

Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur

Design ideas for a mid-sized country full sun garden for spring in Nantes with with raised garden bed, decking and a wood fence.

Colorful, Edible and Beneficial

Lacewing Fine Gardening and Botanical Design

Large country front yard full sun xeriscape in Seattle with with raised garden bed and gravel for summer.

Raised Vegetable Beds

My Country Garden Design Solutions

Raised wooden beds in the kitchen garden allow for easy access and for a varied selection of fruits, vegetables and herbs to be grown
Photo of a large country backyard full sun garden in Hampshire with with raised garden bed.

Rudkin

Christopher Smith

This project was a fun challenge! Finding, delivering, and installing 300 boulders to build up to the 6ft. pool edge. Bed feature drip irrigation.
This is an example of a large country backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Other with with raised garden bed and mulch.

Driveway Courtyard

Green & Gorgeous

Natural stone steps leading to annexe patio resurfaced to match the lower patio with new natural stone raised planters added either side brining from and colour.

Encantó: Lake Winnipesaukee

Stephens Landscaping Professionals, LLC

Driveway and Low Bush Blueberry Sod
Inspiration for a large country backyard partial sun garden for summer in Manchester with with raised garden bed.

A healthy pea harvest on a trellis

Ethos Seed Company

Organic and abundant harvest of snap peas on an inexpensive trellis. Highly ornamental plants!
Inspiration for a small country backyard full sun formal garden for spring in New York with with raised garden bed, mulch and a metal fence.

Basement Refurbishment

HWB Construction

Inspiration for a large country backyard full sun formal garden for fall in London with with raised garden bed and decking.

Raised Courtyard Garden Beds

City Botanics

This is an example of a small country courtyard full sun garden for spring in Auckland with with raised garden bed and concrete pavers.

Alpine Hideaway

Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd

Designing an Alpine Hideaway Landscaped Garden in Aston Clinton A secluded courtyard garden, alpine planting, slate stone walls and relaxing terrace… a private party garden. More than 20 tonnes of construction materials were needed, managed and expertly constructed in this creative landscaped environment. Brief A courtyard garden that had been left for many years, was very much in need of a re-design. The planting and natural stone terrace had to be updated, reworked and transformed into a new garden. The abundance of alpine trees and succulent planting was something that had to be enhanced. The entertaining terrace needed redesigning, it was essential that the new materials spoke the same language as the existing weathered landscape. Design The open terraced area that cried out for a reclaimed looking terrace. The surrounding raised area is complimented with the tactile nature and appearance of this weathered looking composite decking, although we prefer natural materials it was a perfect match. Millboard Weathered decking does have the look and feel of a reclaimed and very old looking plank of real wood. The colour, Vintage, is a perfect match for this project. A floating bench arrangement perfectly constructed in amongst the alpine Tier stone cladding surrounded by the planting. A satisfying place to sit amongst the overwhelming planting. Imported from Germany, a planting companion to the scheme was the Pinus Mugo tree. Bare stemmed and look stunning when illuminated in the evening. Landscaper Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd Project Alpine Hideaway Location Aston Clinton Budget >£60k

Edible Gardens

Botanica Landscape Inc.

Raised beds made of river rock create a beautiful front garden
This is an example of a mid-sized country front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with with raised garden bed and river rock.

'Napa'

flora Distinctive Landscapes

Design ideas for a country side yard full sun garden for summer in Denver with with raised garden bed and gravel.

Cottage Courtyard & Raised Garden Beds

City Botanics

This is an example of a small country courtyard full sun garden in Auckland with with raised garden bed and concrete pavers.

Raised Courtyard Garden Beds

City Botanics

Design ideas for a small country courtyard full sun garden for spring in Auckland with with raised garden bed and concrete pavers.

Alpine Hideaway

Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd

Alpine Hideaway

Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd

Raised Courtyard Garden Beds

City Botanics

Small country courtyard full sun garden in Auckland with with raised garden bed and concrete pavers for summer.

Country Garden Design Ideas with with Raised Garden Bed

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.