This curving rock swale slows down and guides stormwater away from the house. When it is dry it doubles as a path

Entry pillars and gate

Paso Robles Landscaping

Custom wall cut out of Carmel stone with iron gate, pavers and landscaping

Rustic Backyard - Cedarburg, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

A half teepee of found branches sits off the edge of the mulched path through the wild area of our client's rustic backyard.

Moroccan inspired details in tiles

Earth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex

This design draws on Moroccan influences and creates a well laid out space that is fresh and inviting. Flooring in the space consists of multi-coloured African slate laid in a stretcher pattern, interspersed with the occasional Moroccan floor tile. Under the kitchen window is a butcher block housing a Belfast sink allowing the client the opportunity for outside water. Directly outside the back door, flanked either side by flush planting beds, there is a railway sleeper sofa-style seat with bespoke waterproof cushions. This area is enclosed with a purpose-built timber pergola with a rusted iron mesh ‘roof’. The main seating area of the garden consists of rendered block raised beds, painted white and adorned with a Moroccan tile border around the top, upon which L-shaped ‘suspended’ railway sleeper benches are fixed. This area also benefits from a railway sleeper table, a large, ornate Moroccan-style water fountain water feature against the right hand wall and a wrought iron chiminea in the back bed to serve as barbeque and heater. The existing large laurel was retained and the existing ivy was thinned and conditioned. The inclusion of a large tree fern at the entrance to the seating area makes a formal entrance to the space. The remainder of the planting consists of oranges and greens with a selection of climbers, evergreens and herbaceous perennials selected to give year round interest. The space is completed by the inclusion of a comprehensive lighting scheme. The pergola is illuminated with a fairy light net over the top. The main seating area benefits from stylish teak and stainless steel bollard lights installed on top of the raised bed walls and rope lights running along the underside of the seats, with a double weatherproof socket providing power for the client to plug in electrical equipment if required. Finally, a series of low voltage lights throughout the planting beds give the garden a subtle overall glow while serving to highlight individual plant specimens.

Residential Native Garden

Regenerative Designs Australia

Up-cycled natural Beauty - WOODEND

Gary Winter Landscape Design

Image by Gary Winter

Stone wall with Sedum and Anemone

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

Rebecca Lindenmeyr

Small Shady Back Yard

Magic Landscaping, Inc.

Natural pathway stones wind through the garden. Boulders protrude to add interest and seating, pea gravel creates open space and take the place of lawn. Magic Landscaping, Inc- New Jersey Landscape Designer & Contractor.

Lake Fed waterfalls and streams

Good Earth Water Gardens

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Les Jardins du Montperthuis

Philippe DUBREUIL Jardiniste

Sculpture de Rafael Mahdavi Philippe Dubreuil

Small Courtyard Garden, Colchester

Jon Gower Garden Design

Small Courtyard Rear Garden

Scottsdale Trails Gabion Sign

Custom Gabion Design

Gabion wall with laser cut, metal sign, makes a unique address sign and landscape feature.

Water Features

Bella Giardino Landscape & Garden Design

Rustic Cottage Garden Design

Omega Brick & Landscaping

Brent Langley

Jardin de Campagne

Landscapes & Cie

Landscapes et Cie - Clare Obéron

Water Troughs for a unique Raised Herb Garden...

Cynthia Weber Design

We wanted to add a raised herb Garden to the grounds at our farmhouse, BannockBurn 1878. Using water troughs and some interesting salvaged wood pieces we created a space that is both functional and fun. To see all the photos and get more information on the project just click the link.

Fire pit patio

Landscapes by Tom LLC

Enjoy your summer nights on this patio with a fire pit. The natural look is perfect for this lake home.

Wildflower Combo

Edger Landscape Design

Low growing California native plants provide a colorful carpet in the springtime. Edger Landscape Design

Covered Gate and New Stone Tread Steps

Electra Landscapes

Garden Vignettes

Bloom'n Gardens Landscape

Curved path enticing visitors to the front door

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.