Landscape Channels Stormwater into a Rain Garden

Inviting front entry garden channels stormwater into a retention swale to protect the lake from fertilizer runoff.
Expansive country front yard partial sun formal garden in Minneapolis with a garden path and brick pavers for summer.

Perimeter Lighting

Lights Over Atlanta

Tree lights
Design ideas for an expansive country backyard full sun driveway for fall in Atlanta.

Bedford Equine Compound

Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC

Photos by Barbara Wilson. Bedford equine compound. Mock stone bridge created along the mile long entry drive. Stream channel created with stones to allow runoff from the detention pond on the other side of the bridge flow into an existing wetland and pond downstream. A lovely equine compound was created out of a 35 acre woodland in Bedford Corners. The design team helped the owners create the home of their dreams out of a parcel with dense woodlands, a pond and NY State wetlands. Barbara was part of the team that helped coordinate local and state wetland permits for building a mile long driveway to the future house site thru wetlands and around an existing pond. She facilitated the layout of the horse paddocks, by obtaining tree permits to clear almost 5 acres for the future grazing areas and an outdoor riding ring. She then supervised the entire development of the landscape on the property. Fences were added enclosing the paddocks. A swimming pool and pool house were laid out to allow easy access to the house without blocking views to the adjacent woodlands. A custom spa was carved out of a piece of ledge at one end of the pool. An outdoor kitchen was designed for the pool area patio and another smaller stand-alone grill was provided at the main house. Mature plantings were added surrounding the house, driveway and outbuildings to create a luxuriant setting for the quaint farmhouse styled home. Mature apple trees were planted along the driveway between the barn and the main house to provide fruit for the family. A custom designed bridge and wood railing system was added along the entry drive where a detention pond overflow connected to an existing pond.

Novotny Landscaping LLC Wall/Steps Construction

Novotny Landscaping LLC

Sally Michalko
Design ideas for an expansive country sloped full sun formal garden in Milwaukee with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

School House Road Project

Belknap Landscape Company

Photo of an expansive country front yard full sun driveway for summer in Boston with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

A country estate in Buckinghamshire

Joanne Alderson Design

A swing as part of a boardwalk over a bog garden for my clients in Buckinghamshire by Jo Alderson Phillips
Expansive country backyard shaded garden in Oxfordshire.

Stonehouse Meadow - Early Summer

Lavish Gardens

A path through the Stonehouse Meadow, with Monarda in full bloom. Ecological landscaping
This is an example of an expansive country front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Toronto with with flowerbed and a stone fence.

Rustic Mountain stream flowing into lakeside patio

Breaking Ground

Ryan Corrigan
Inspiration for an expansive country garden in Omaha.

Donald Pell Studio Gardens, East Vincent Township

Donald Pell - Gardens

Side view of The Oval from surrounding perennial borders featuring long-lived herbaceous perennials and grasses
Photo of an expansive country backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Philadelphia with with flowerbed and gravel.

The Prairie At Post Estate

CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.

This Caviness project for a modern farmhouse design in a community-based neighborhood called The Prairie At Post in Oklahoma. This complete outdoor design includes a large swimming pool with waterfalls, an underground slide, stream bed, glass tiled spa and sun shelf, native Oklahoma flagstone for patios, pathways and hand-cut stone retaining walls, lush mature landscaping and landscape lighting, a prairie grass embedded pathway design, embedded trampoline, all which overlook the farm pond and Oklahoma sky. This project was designed and installed by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc., a small locally-owned family boutique landscape design firm located in Arcadia, Oklahoma. We handle most all aspects of the design and construction in-house to control the quality and integrity of each project. Film by Affordable Aerial Photo & Video

The Berry Bowl

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

The unique domed Berry Bowl is the terminus of the garden's central pathway. Robert Benson Photography
Expansive country partial sun garden in New York with a vegetable garden and gravel for summer.

Country Pool Makeover

Bevins & Company Landscape/Design

The perennial gardens around the pool in all their exuberant glory!
This is an example of an expansive country backyard partial sun garden for summer in Louisville with a water feature and concrete pavers.

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.

Evergreen Mountain Retreat

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

The gardens in the front of the house provide color and depth to the stone wall. Photographed by Phil Steinhauer
Inspiration for an expansive country sloped garden for summer in Denver.

Green Seed Gardens

The Green Seed

Early Summer at Green Seed Gardens
Inspiration for an expansive country backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Portland with with flowerbed and gravel.

Song Ranch

TLC Gardens

The selection and layering of plant material creates depth in the gardens at Song Ranch.
This is an example of an expansive country backyard full sun xeriscape in Denver.

Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Дом в Рождествено

Светлана Галфаян

Дом из клееного бруса в коттеджном поселке.
Photo of an expansive country front yard full sun garden for summer in Moscow with a retaining wall.

Madison Valley Residence

Yellowstone Traditions

Derik Olsen Photography
Design ideas for an expansive country side yard partial sun formal garden in Other with natural stone pavers.

Garden of Splendor

flora Distinctive Landscapes

Inspiration for an expansive country backyard full sun xeriscape in Denver with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Expansive 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.