Perched Beach and Lake Access Steps
Photo of a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden for summer in Manchester with natural stone pavers.

Drought Tolerant Landscape

Legacy Landscape

Garden designed to correct drainage and attract butterflies and birds.
This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with gravel.

Midway

KP Landscape

Inspiration for a mid-sized country front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Goshen stone stiles in dry laid wall, vegetable garden

Village Stonesmith Gardens & Masonry

Raised bed by Green City Growers Photo credit: Adam Rourke
Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard xeriscape in Boston with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

woodland path

Virgin Landscape LLC

Limestone steps and accent boulders in a wooded setting utilizing the natural topography of the property.
This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard partial sun garden in Columbus with mulch.

Roof Top Retreat

PH Architecture

Crystal Ku Downs
Design ideas for a mid-sized country side yard partial sun formal garden for summer in DC Metro with gravel.

Plan/Design: Modern Farmhouse

Darci Reimund Designs

Fountain + Rock Walls: Escape with serene sounds from a fountain created in a natural rock wall leading to a secret garden.
This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

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!

Hilltop Residence

Broadleaf Landscape Architecture

walkway through garden
Inspiration for a mid-sized country side yard garden in Burlington.

Woodland Retreat: Lake Winnipesaukee

Stephens Landscaping Professionals, LLC

Fieldstone Wall & Plantings
This is an example of a mid-sized country front yard partial sun garden for summer in Manchester with natural stone pavers.

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

STONEYARD®

Family Garden

Green Tree Garden Design Ltd

Our client’s garden was tired and neglected, full of children’s play equipment and a small area of block paving. They were keen to create a garden that provided interesting and varied play opportunities for their two children, whilst still retaining areas that could be enjoyed by the adults. We removed the old garage, and the unattractive conifer hedge in the top corner of the garden. An area has been created for their son to kick his football, and this is framed by various climbing structures that in turn surround the trampoline area. Monkey bars double as a pergola, and in time planting will soften their appearance. A small seating area has been created to capture the evening sun, whilst a generous patio has been built outside the kitchen. This is edged with chunky raised beds, planted with colourful and long-flowering perennials that will attract bees and butterflies throughout the summer. Some of the beds have been set aside for growing vegetables, and my client reports that they have enjoyed a healthy crop of tomatoes and salad leaves this summer! New trees have been planted to provide screening, colour and berries for the birds.

Wilkerson Project

Outdoor Artisan, Inc.

Tracie Newey
Inspiration for a mid-sized country sloped shaded garden in Charlotte with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Eurobodalla Shire Botanic Gardens

Decor Fusion Design

Custom designed laser cut corten steel decorative screens. Geoff Lovie Architect commissioned these custom designed screens to incorporate into his design for the plant shop area at the Eurobodalla Shire Botanic Gardens. Each screen panel represents flora and fauna indigenous to the area and were designed by Ilia Chidzey of Decor Fusion.

Rosetta Outcropping Waterfront Retaining Walls

Rosetta Hardscapes

This waterfront property featured Rosetta Outcropping, a unique retaining wall with the look of natural stone, but the simple installation of precast concrete. Also featured are Rosetta Irregular steps - add beautiful steps that look like naturally cut stone, but have the consistant dimensions of engineered concrete.

Сад на даче - садовая дорожка из камня в саду трав в Завидово

Ландшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой

Дорожка из природного камня - обожженный песчаник, идет вдоль "сада трав". Автор проекта Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь

Herb Bed

Green Thumbs Up Inc.

Wine and Jam Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with mulch.

Rustic Crestview Backyard Retreat

Native Edge Landscape

Another fun Crestview project! This young couple wanted a back yard that reflected their bohemian-eclectic style and could add additional privacy from the ever climbing construction around them. A place for “hanging out and drinking coffee or beer in the backyard.” But what was most exciting, was the air stream they had just purchased and were in the process of restoring. With the end goal of using it as a guest home for family and friends, we were challenged with creating a space that was cohesive and connected this new living space with the rest of the yard. In the front we had another quark to fix. The sidewalk from their front door to the street suddenly stopped 5 feet from the curb, making a less than inviting entry for guests. So, creating a new usable entryway with additional curb appeal was a top priority. We managed the entertainment space by using modern poured concrete pad’s as a focal. A poured concrete wall serves as a bench as well as creates a visual anchor for the patio area. To soften the hard materials, small plantings of succulents and ground cover were planted in the spaces between the pads. For a backdrop, a custom Cedar Plank wall and trellis combined to soften the vertical space and add plenty of privacy. The trellis is anchored by a Coral Vine to add interest. Cafe style lighting was strung across the area create a sense of intimacy. We also completed the fence transition, and eliminated the grass areas that were not being utilized to reduce the amount of water waste in the landscape, and replaced these areas with beneficial plantings for the wildlife. Overall, this landscape was completed with a cohesive Austin-friendly design in mind for these busy young professionals! Caleb Kerr - http://www.calebkerr.com

Dry Creek Bed Design & Installation

Regenerative Designs Australia

Dry creek bed serves as a natural water feature and management of storm water to reduce erosion on sloped bank.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country sloped garden in Sunshine Coast with a water feature.

Dry Creek Bed Design & Installation

Regenerative Designs Australia

Dry creek bed serves as a natural water feature and management of storm water to reduce erosion on sloped bank.
This is an example of a mid-sized country sloped garden in Sunshine Coast with a water feature.

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.