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.

Daylesford

Lisa Stafford Design

Lisa Stafford
Design ideas for a country garden in Geelong.

Wallingford Custom

Dacoda Homes

This is an example of a country garden in Seattle.

Oaks Farm Cottage

Stephane Lustig Garden Design

Country garden in Other.

Farmhouse Landscape

Country sloped garden in Atlanta.

"Rustic-Luxe" Guest House - Barn Renovation

Fred Parker Company, Inc.

"Rustic-Luxe" Guest House- Barn Renovation Before Photo Credits:- Ron Parker AIBD Building Designer /Custom Builder - - Lila Parker: ASID Interior Designer - - Richard Berry: Residential Building Designer - - Paul Diseker: Project Manager - - Bryce Moore: Photographer

Water Feature Water Falls Installation Grand Rapids, MI

Platinum Ponds & Landscaping

Amazing Pond-less Water Feature with landscape lighting installed. Customer envisioned a backyard setting with Tiki Bar, Hot Tub, Sauna, and Water Feature. Platinum Ponds & Landscaping installed the perfect water feature with crashing, loud water falls to add wow factor to the setting.

Cape Cod Inn with New England Stone Cladding, Retaining Walls, and Water Feature

STONEYARD®

Cape Cod is a vacation hot spot due not only to its vicinity to amazing beaches and seafood, but also because of its historic seaside charm. The Winstead Inn & Beach Resort located in Harwich, MA, is the perfect place to enjoy everything Cape Cod has to offer. If you are lucky enough to stay in the "Commodore's Quarters" prepare to be greeted with the soothing sounds of moving water and the rich textures of historic natural stone. This charming getaway reminds you of years past with STONEYARD® Boston Blend™ Mosaic, a local natural stone that was used as cladding, on retaining walls, stair risers, and in a water feature. Corner stones were used around the top of the retaining walls and water feature to maintain the look and feel of full thickness stones. Visit www.stoneyard.com/winstead for more photos, info, and video!

Goshen Stone Entrance

Natural Path Landscaping

The granite landing extends down in two directions to the Goshen stone walkway.
Photo of a mid-sized country front yard full sun driveway for spring in Boston with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

Theisen Gate

Schulte Studios, Inc.

Aluminum Driveway Gate with Faux Wood Grain Finish by Michele Santilli, Ornamental Hinge Straps
Design ideas for a country garden in Chicago.

Simmons Road

Arkins Construction Inc.

Photo of a country garden in Providence with a wood fence.

Bare Foot Family Foodscape

Christian Douglas Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country front yard shaded garden in San Francisco with a container garden and gravel.

Steps & Pathways

Verne Pershing, The Art of Gardening

Design ideas for a country sloped garden in Sacramento.

Kitchen Renovation

Dandeneau Architecture P.L.L.C.

kitchen herb garden
Design ideas for a country backyard formal garden in Raleigh.

Rustic Space - Latrobe, PA

Cedar Creek Design

Design ideas for a country garden in Other.

Pathways

Mystic Water Gardens

Decomposed Granite Pathway
Mid-sized country backyard shaded garden in Los Angeles.

Vigneri Residence

Outdoor Craftsmen

Photo of a country garden in Denver.

Paver Driveways

Summit Outdoor Living

Design ideas for a large country front yard partial sun driveway in Denver with natural stone pavers.

Kirkland Terraced Retreat

Pacific Living Construction LLC

This sloped backyard was transformed into an outdoor retreat with terraced garden beds, natural stone stairs and an elevated patio complete with stone seating and a gas powered fire pit. Cowboy Coffee Quartzite was used to create dry stacked retaining walls and steps, topped with natural Bluestone treads. The mortar-set flagstone patio provides the ultimate retreat with a stone-clad gas fire pit and built-in seating.

Wedding planner - Pantelleria

antonioprincipato.photo

antonioprincipato.photo
Photo of a country garden in Other.

Country Grey Garden Design Ideas

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.