Leucadia Raingarden

Falling Waters Landscape

Photo Cred. Dustin Ortiz

Paver Driveways

Summit Outdoor Living

Fall Landscape

Blue Ridge, Inc.

Photos by Steven F. Fox. Photography

Hesson Residence

The New Leaf Landscaping Company

Toscana, tunnel verde

Avant Garden

100m di tunnel - struttura in ferro e rete con rampicanti

Mike's Hammock

Josh Wynne Construction

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to match the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton

Arizona Landscape Boulder Rock Front Entry

ZebraScapes LLC

Beautifully landscaped yard Photo taken by Quang

Hardscapes

True North Landscaping

Rock wall construction

Bluewater Lodge - Valley, NE

Eurowood Cabinets, Inc

Driveway + Entrance Pathway

Regenesis Ecological Design

Farmhouse REvamp and REbuild

yardscapes Inc.

Front entrance at the circle paver driveway and mortared stone columns holding the entrance lights.

Rustic style curb appeal using Techo-Bloc's Borealis slabs & Eva, Antika, and Villagio pavers.

Gardens of Dave R. Williams Custom Homes; Prosper, Texas

Star of Texas Landscape

Unique circle drive landscape with Granbury stone and moss boulders, native and naturalized planting with yucca, rosemary fountain grasses and others.

lavender border

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

Rebecca Lindenmeyr

Small County Garden

Elemental Designs

Buxus and Lavender Hidcote Planting Edge

Marengo Gate

Schulte Studios, Inc.

18' wide Driveway gate with hand forged horses, twists and lattice, custom matching fencing sections.

Country Farm House

a Blade of Grass

Peastone driveway with antique granite curbing and evergreen screening.

Tualatin River Rustic I Large Addition featuring Outdoor Living & Guest Suite

COOPER Design Build

The landscaping for this home remdoel and addition is beautiful and leads right into the expansive outdoor living area.

Country Driveway 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.