Rural Retreat, West Sussex

Acres Wild

Contemporary Country Garden, West Sussex, UK

Patios

Russell Combs Design

The Gatehouse

Stefano Marinaz Landscape Architecture

Plant list: Malus 'Evereste' pleached tree - 3.8m high, 1.9 m clear stem, 1.4m wide, 5 tiers underplanted with Sarcococca confusa, Molinia ‘Karl Foerster’, Actaea simplex ‘Atropurpurea group’, Hackonechloa macra, Astrantia major ‘Shaggy’, Astrantia major 'Claret', Aster divaricatus, Period: Late September

Rustic Landscape

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!

Kingsville Project

European Landscapes & Design

This is one our longest running projects, developed in phases over ten years. Cobblestone driveway, old world craftsmanship, one of a kind elements.

Studio Barn

Rue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLC

Rue Sherwood Landscape Design

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.

Sherman Project - Sandy Springs, GA.

ARNOLD Masonry & Landscape

This is one of our most recent all inclusive hardscape and landscape projects completed for wonderful clients in Sandy Springs / North Atlanta, GA. Project consisted of completely stripping backyard and creating a clean pallet for new stone and boulder retaining walls, a firepit and stone masonry bench seating area, an amazing flagstone patio area which also included an outdoor stone kitchen and custom chimney along with a cedar pavilion. Stone and pebble pathways with incredible night lighting. Landscape included an incredible array of plant and tree species , new sod and irrigation and potted plant installations. Our professional photos will display this project much better than words can. Contact us for your next hardscape, masonry and landscape project. Allow us to create your place of peace and outdoor oasis! http://www.arnoldmasonryandlandscape.com/ All photos and project and property of ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape. All rights reserved © Mark Najjar- All Rights Reserved ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape ©

Lake Austin Residence

Botanical Concerns LLC

8-10" thick limestone pavers provide attractive parking area. Native grasses and artemisia dress up the edge of the parking area.

Mediterranean Villa and Mexican Colonial Casita in La Jolla

Anna Rodé Designs, Inc.

This vertical succulent garden adds living design to the compact patio.

Henderson Road Farmhouse

Ty Evans, Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.

Vista Estate Imaging

Dutchess County Farmhouse

Ann Brooke Landscape Design

Unpeeled cedar pergola with wisteria, Loll chairs, a custom farmhouse table, and a Wittis stove Photo by Michael Fredericks

A Garden in the Forest

Molly Maguire Landscape Architecture

Molly Maguire Landscape Architecture. The existing plantings were edited to allow for year round color and interest. Woodland natives were added at the edges of the property extending the garden into the 'borrowed' forested City Park boundary beyond.

Lakeside landscape

Salmon Falls Nursery & Landscaping

George Barker

Curved stone retaining walls and huge boulders on hill

Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA

This lush and colorful hillside was once a barren, dry slope full of weeds and briars. We created the river rock stone terraced walls mainly to retain the truckloads of good garden soil that we added so that this hill could be planted successfully. The curved design is very attractive and the rustic style blends well with the log cabin architecture of the house. We also added large boulders nearby. You can see a few to the far right. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.

Country Farm House

a Blade of Grass

Full color bluestone patio with antique granite fire pit, American granite wall, situated to take advantage of landscape vista.

Executive new home front and back gardens

Buzy Lizzie

Front garden in a modern housing estate - meandering path access through generous planting beds

Encantó: Lake Winnipesaukee

Stephens Landscaping Professionals, LLC

Natural Boulders and Fieldstone Pavers

Country Garden Design Ideas with Natural Stone Pavers

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.