The way the house wraps around, this gives the opportunity to create a cove garden nearing the entrance landing. The Japanese Maple centered in the garden represents the focal point for the cove with its attractive foliage and fall color. Wrapping around the focal point aligns a hedge row of boxwoods with lush, green vegetation providing texture and color between the house and hedge. The boxwoods and brick edging bring formality to the space to give it a sense of significance to the entrance as you walk by.

Rustic Landscape

The Dairy

Rendall & Wright

Images by Rachael Smith www.rachaelsmith.net

Courtyard in Ealing

Breeze Garden Design

This was the garden a year later, when everything had grown really well. Features york stone paving, an original brick wall, and a new matching brick bench, and small sentry box from Jacksons for storage.

Cliff with a View

di Stefano Landscaping

Located on Lake Champlain, this landscape installation provided stone steps and landings to give access to the water. It was designed to work within the existing mountain side. A permeable paver garage apron was installed to transition from the gravel drive. Clay bricks were used to resist damage from salt left on the car tires during the winter months.

Topanga Rustic Retreat

Campion Walker Landscapes

In this extensive landscape transformation, Campion Walker took a secluded house nestled above a running stream and turned it into a multi layered masterpiece with five distinct ecological zones. Using an established oak grove as a starting point, the team at Campion Walker sculpted the hillsides into a magnificent wonderland of color, scent and texture. Natural stone, copper, steel, river rock and sustainable Ipe hardwood work in concert with a dynamic mix of California natives, drought tolerant grasses and Mediterranean plants to create a truly breathtaking masterpiece where every detail has been considered, crafted, and reimagined.

Custom Fire Pit

Purlieu Landscapes Design + Build

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!

Perfekte Symbiose aus altem Bestand und neu angelegtem Areal

Werner Frick - Garten- und Landschaftsbau

Natursteinmauern und interessante Pflasterungen schaffen Gliederung auf großen Flächen. Als Hangverbauungen und Hangbefestigungen fügen sich Natursteinmauern harmonisch ins Gelände ein und geben Halt.

hot tub/arbour/mortared random flagstone

Natural Stonescapes Inc.

Backyard hot tub & patio

Broadwoodside

Groves-Raines Architects Ltd.

Driveway Courtyard

Green & Gorgeous

Steps open out onto natural sandstone paving with stepping stones and raised planters adding further structure.

Squibnocket

Colonial Reproductions, Inc.

Greg Premru

Home in Gary Player Estates

Fairview Custom Homes

Aperture Vision Photography

The Dairy

Rendall & Wright

Images by Rachael Smith www.rachaelsmith.net

Secret Garden Project in Chicago, IL.

Ross and Jack's Landscaping Inc.

Mill Court

Charles Louwerse Architects

Emma Farquhar Photography

Orchard Court

Christopher David Design

Designed by our passionate team of designers. We were instructed to help in the design and delivery of this landscape and architectural project. Looking to transform the landscape and entrance of this unique surrey estate. Forging a strong connection with the architecture and landscape was a key part of this project. Focusing on the arrival point to create a welcoming and inspiring entrance to the family and guests. Pockets of green divide the entrance space and direct the guests through the front garden. The resulting garden provides a welcoming and striking scene.

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.

Design - Build Mountain Home Landscape in Eagles Nest

Neils Lunceford, Inc.

Private Residence in Summit County, CO Company: Neils Lunceford, Inc. Website: www.neilslunceford.com Phone: 970-468-0340 Photo Credit: Dan Skinner

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.