Hear what our clients, Lisa & Rick, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Hannah Goering Photography

Brokentop Xeriscape

Newport Ave Landscaping

Arbors

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

A rustic cedar arbor is host to a number of climbing vegetable vines. Raised planting beds edged with blue stone define gravel paths. Robert Benson Photography

Tuscan Country Garden

Frederic Whyte

Natural Stone Pavers Around Fire Pit

Big Rock Landscaping

The balance of adding a fire pit near a pond creates a cozy atmosphere for year round enjoyment.

Brasada Ranch

Heart Springs Landscape Design, LLC

Colorful Plantings in the Landscape

Accent Landscapes

Bright and colorful wildflowers bring this rustic landscape to life. Photos by Roger Haywood, Seth Soukup, Neil Podoll

Small Flagstone Garden Walkway

Total Turf and Landscapes

This customer presented us with a problem area that was bothering them in their gardens. After installing a new section to their own gardens they now had a section that was not maintainable with their lawn mower. We came up with a beautiful solution that matches their unique flagstone flower be edging. This project came out great and fits the gardens perfectly.

California Lilac

FormLA Landscaping

Perfectly placed near both citrus trees and raised garden beds, more California lilac (ceanothus) buzzes - it fills with the ideal pollinator as it fills with these enchanting blooms. Photo: Lesly Hall

Shady Entrance and Pathway

NATURALSCAPE DESIGN

Wagner Residence

Wagner Hodgson

Wagner Residence North Ferrisburgh, Vermont Keith Wagner drew from his love of flat land and open sky when it came to selecting a site and designing his own home. The resulting assembly of wood and metal outbuildings forms a minimalist compound containing a main house, guest house, painting studio and sculpture studio. The outbuildings are organized by and contained within a datum of low concrete walls, a tree bosque, hedgerows and a crushed stone sculpture court. The architecture gives way to the landscape and allows visitors to focus on nature. Keith's own large spherical sculptures dot the landscape and evoke the rolled hay bales seen across the New England landscape. Architectural Design: Keith Wagner with Birdseye Design Image Credit: Westphalen Photography

Fleetwood Farm Winery

GreenWorks Landscaping, Inc.

Garden path at Fleetwood Farm Winery

Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area

Landscape Projects, Inc.

Weekend Getaway - Fire Pit

The Crafted Garden

Fire pit using existing native stone.

DBX Ranch

DESIGN WORKSHOP, INC.

D.A. Horchner / Design Workshop, Inc.

Outdoor Living Spaces

Southern Elegance Design and Landscape

Cottage Garten

Freiraumplus

freiraumplus

Landscaping

Good Earth Water Gardens

This stack stone wall and dry creek bed creates visual interest and functionality for a down spout drain in this large mulch bed.

Walkway off patio

Choice Landscapes LLC

Bridger Residence

Studio Architects

Robert Hawkins, Be A Deer

Country Side Yard 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.