Higher Dorsley - guest entertainment / wine barn

The barn conversion provides a guest entertainment area complete with wine room.

Black Is The New Farmhouse

a.d.d. concept + design

Cedar Gate to Secret Garden

Kiwi Woodworks

This custom-made cedar gate leads to a beautiful secret garden.

Garden Ponds, Back Yard Ponds, Landscape Ideas, Baltimore County, Maryland (MD)

Arbor Ridge Services

Ландшафтный дизайн участка в Кантри стиле в Завидово, Тверская область.

Ландшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой

Автор проекта: Алена Арсеньева, реализация проекта: Владимир Чичмарь Ландшафтный дизайн сада 18 соток. Прошло 10 лет с момента создания сада. Сад растет, развивается и постепенно приобретает тот образ, который был заложен в проекте ландшафтного дизайна участка 18 соток в кантри стиле.

Birchgrove 2

Leaf Stone Water

A sad and neglected garden needed an immediate transformation full of character to complement this charming Victorian terrace in preparation for sale.

Gartenhof in Burgwindheim

Droll & Lauenstein

Angelika Droll

Water Feature

Tindall Architecture Workshop

Photo by Firewater Photography. Designed during previous position as Residential Studio Director and Project Architect at LS3P Associates Ltd.

Hummelstown-New England Federal In PA National Award Winner

GoldGlo Landscapes LLC

Clay brick and concrete pavers create a beautiful walkway through a carefully landscaped garden area. This aerial view shows the skillful design and excellent symmetry.

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

Nature-inspired water feature

Iron Oaks

The hand drawn design for this water feature shows the steel fused to the rock and water flowing from each leaf.

Goddess statuary

ReginaAnnes

Le repos de Narcisse

Kevin Clare - Paysagiste

Le mur du fond se pare de zellige de différentes teintes afin de créer une scène aux mille reflets colorés en contraste des canes de bambous

Courtyard Garden by Graduate Gardeners

Graduate Gardeners Ltd

A lovely courtyard garden designed by Ian Morrison and the Graduate Gardeners team. This lovely courtyard has a beautiful Greek Urn water feature at its heart, surrounded by lovely stone walling and exquisite planting.

Photo by Pete Cadieux

Snowmass CO Residence

GOOD EARTH LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE

Hunter Baar Photography

Armonk NY Farmhouse

Design Farm Group

Meeka Van der Wal

Мечта об Альпах. КП Вымпел

ARCADIA GARDEN Ландшафтная Студия

ARCADIA GARDEN LANDSCAPE STUDIO Ландшафтный дизайн, Сад Аркадия, Аркадия Гарден фото Диана Дубовицкая

Garden for Reflection and Awareness

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

Custom Cedar Gate, Custom lights built into smooth stucco pillars. Window box outside upper window adds charm and links the house to the wood materials in the garden below. Photo by Ketti Kupper.

Country Courtyard 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.