Country partial sun garden in Moscow for summer.

Photo of a large country side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Minneapolis with a vegetable garden, mulch and a wood fence.

Hausgarten Edesheim an der Weinstraße

Gartengestaltung Hegmann

Joachim Hegmann
Inspiration for a mid-sized country side yard full sun garden for summer in Frankfurt with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

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Verne Pershing, The Art of Gardening

Design ideas for a country sloped garden in Sacramento.

Homefront Farmers Projects

Homefront Farmers

Split rail or post and rail fencing is a great option when you want to add a touch of rustic charm to your yard. We have a system that incorporates long-lasting cedar fencing, durable, attractive galvanized "cage mesh," below ground pest barrier, and raised beds filled with balanced organic soil. Beautiful, protected, and productive--that's our idea of a great garden.

Stone Pillar Mailbox and Light

Landscapes by Tom LLC

A natural stone pillar makes a beautiful statement at the end of the driveway and serves a dual purpose for both the mailbox and the light post.
Small country front yard driveway in Portland Maine.

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Danielle Sykes

Photo: Danielle Sykes © 2015 Houzz
Country garden in Boston.

Outdoor Spaces.

Endless Landscapes

Handmade terracotta tiles with beige grout. Annandale rear patio area.
Design ideas for a small country courtyard shaded garden for fall in Wollongong with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Garden Pebble Path With Stone Border

Daco Stone

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Photo of a large country backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Atlanta with with path and river rock.

Montrone Legacy Gardens | Outdoor Lighting

Hammerton Lighting

Hammerton
Design ideas for an expansive country backyard partial sun formal garden in Salt Lake City with a garden path and gravel.

Sweet peas in a country garden raised bed

Greenwood Design Associates, LLC

Sweet peas cascade over the edge of this natural stone raised bed. Kelly Greenwood
Photo of a large country front yard full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a vegetable garden and gravel.

steve Woolridge

stevewoolridge

Fire pit
Photo of a country garden in Charleston with a fire feature.

Willow Glen Residence

Jackson Derler

Design ideas for a country garden in San Francisco with a container garden.

Atlanta Retention Wall Steps

Georgia Landscaper Network

This is an example of a country garden in Atlanta.

Parkland Ranch Home

Scott Subko Construction

Country garden in Miami with a fire feature and gravel.

Rustic Courtyard Garden

Design It Landscape Solutions

Design it landscapes
Inspiration for a small country courtyard partial sun formal garden for summer in West Midlands with a fire feature and brick pavers.

Cattle Market Garden

Garden Design Guru

Barry Chambers
Country garden in Sussex.

Arizona Artist Get-Away

LoisMoore/Periwinkles

Inspiration for all creativity... Art work , rugs.
Inspiration for a country garden in Phoenix.

Gates

Double J Fencing, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden in Other with mulch.

Outdoor Living Spaces

Southern Elegance Design and Landscape

Mid-sized country side yard partial sun xeriscape in Atlanta with natural stone pavers for spring.

Country Brown 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.