Photo of a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden in New York with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Shari Collins
This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard shaded xeriscape in Los Angeles with decomposed granite.

Flagstone walkway project

Blue Sky Maintenance Solutions LLC

Randy Peacock
Inspiration for a mid-sized country shaded garden for fall in Atlanta with natural stone pavers.

Hayden Hideaway

Coppercreek Landscaping

The hillside setting for this home affords great views, but also limits the space available to enjoy the outdoors. Removing a small brick patio and much of the lawn set the stage for a front yard transformation. A cedar pergola and wood-burning fireplace anchor the new paver patio and fit with the natural setting. A new water feature continues the theme, taking advantage of the natural slope to create a stunning landscape element that welcomes guests as they approach the house.

Stråtækt hus i idylliske omgivelser

RobinHus

RobinHus/NMC Visual
This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Copenhagen with a vegetable garden.

Rustic Beauty

Ed Castro Landscape

Ed Castro Landscape: Atlanta's finest source for landscape design, construction, maintenance, and horticultural services.
This is an example of a mid-sized country front yard full sun garden in Atlanta with natural stone pavers.

Trefoil Trail Project: Path

Zaremba & Company

Between columns and tree, a stone stepper and moss path is dotted with clusters of groundcover that continue throughout the ground level. Photo Credit: George Dzahristos

Trefoil Trail Project: Path

Zaremba & Company

Between columns and tree, a stone stepper and moss path is dotted with clusters of groundcover that continue throughout the ground level. Photo Credit: George Dzahristos

A joyful perennial garden, Sudbury MA

Cultivar, Inc.

A perennial border: relaxed and colorful in all seasons. L. McGrath
Photo of a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden for summer in Boston with gravel.

Bare Foot Family Foodscape

Christian Douglas Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard shaded garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and mulch.

Danville, KY Home

Palisades Landscaping & Design

Jackie Neal
Inspiration for a mid-sized country front yard partial sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and mulch.

Waterfall and Koi Pond

Through The Garden, Inc.

This koi pond is fed and aerated by a multi-step waterfall. The waterfall has multiple tiers of stone, providing gentle sound and motion to the garden. It flows out of a natural stone wall that borders one side of the pond.

Natural Stone Steps

Paul Massad Landscaping

This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Boston with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Vigneri Residence

Outdoor Craftsmen

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

Gill Playground - Wobbly Bridge

GILL LANDSCAPES

Mid-sized country backyard garden in Christchurch with decking.

Eurobodalla Shire Botanic Gardens

Decor Fusion Design

Custom designed laser cut corten steel decorative screen. Geoff Lovie Architect commissioned these panels to incorporate into his design for the plant shop area at the Eurobodalla Shire Botanic Gardens. From left to right, banksia spinulosa, correa baeuerlenii and grevillea. Designed by Ilia Chidzey of Decor Fusion.

Modern Farmhouse

Lattanzio Landscapes

Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard shaded formal garden for spring in Boston with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Permeable Pathways

Arroyo Seco Construction

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard full sun xeriscape for winter in Santa Barbara with a garden path and gravel.

Cedar Split Rail

User

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden for summer in Denver with brick pavers.

Woodland Cottage Garden

Melanie Jackson Garden Design

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard shaded garden in Other.

Mid-sized Country 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.