This walkway and landscaping installation brought the front of this property to a new level. The transition and incorporation of key components makes this project shine!

Front Yard Wildlife and Food Garden

studio of h + o

Vegetable and flower garden with Olla irrigation system. Water seeps through the walls of unglazed 'Olla', these vessels can be used to irrigate plants. The Olla is buried in the ground next to the roots of the plant to be irrigated. The Olla is filled with water, which gradually seeps into the soil to water the roots of the plant. It is an efficient method, since no water is lost to evaporation or run-off.

Solana Outdoor Living Design Center

Solana Outdoor Living

The putting green vignette at the Solana Outdoor Living Design Center.

Les Mémoires de Candilis

Kevin Clare - Paysagiste

À l'entrée, l'érable du japon existant a été conservé. Après une taille légère, il forme une voute et dessine un merveilleux seuil

Summer garden - View towards the deck

Catherine Rawnsley Garden Design

Pink hydrangeas providing a lush backdrop to penstemons, alliums, nepeta (catmint), carex grasses and gaura

Alive With Color

Roxy Designs

Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan

Cottage Style Front Garden in Hampshire

Bramley Apple Garden Design

A steel archway frames the view of the garden from the kitchen window.

Barn in Litchfield County

Alexander Gorlin Architects

A wisteria-draped colonnade frames the formal garden . The Juliet balcony of the upstairs master bedroom provides a viewing deck for the gardens below.

The Baker Family's California Native Garden

Taproot Garden Design

Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design "The Baker Garden Design; A hand-rendered drawing using F Lead Pencil."

Paving stone projects

Brickworks Landscaping LTD

Jardin privé à Versailles

Justine Dewitte

Aménagement d'un jardin de particulier dans le centre de Versailles. Le jardin de pleine terre de 200m² est divisé en deux parties. Les deux zones sont séparées par une haie vive. La première partie, en fond de parcelle est dédié à l'espace de sport pour les enfants, la seconde, en avant plan, est dédiée à la maison, il accueille un carré de potager, un petit coin lecture et une cabane de rangement. Co-conception avec Antoine Guibourgé pour Unjardin Aménagement réalisé par MUGO PAYSAGE

Pend Oreille Patio

Pacific Garden Design

Despite their location just outside downtown, the homeowners have an expansive backyard abutting Lake Pend Oreille. They enjoy the space, but needed a spot to gather lakeside. A patio with natural flagstone pavers is accented with sculptural boulders and seat rocks. A gas fire pit and custom shade sail create a comfortable space for chilly nights and sunny days, maximizing the homeowners' use of the space.

Plant Ideas & Colorful Combinations

Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' - Hummingbird Summersweet: These fragrant white spike flowers mix well with perennials and shrubs alike, there late summer blooms are followed by a fabulous yellow fall color display. A wonderful addition to any pollinator garden. Zones 4-9 Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

Garden pond

Jane Ashley Garden Design

Mature watergarden showing fishpond with bog garden behind, surrounded by lush planting. Alongside is a waterfall and separate wildlife pond. The paving is made from reclaimed Yorkstone. Plants include Amelanchier lamarkii, Lonicera nitida, Iris pseudacorus, and Carex.

Basalt, CO: Cable for Wood Bridge Railing

Stainless Cable & Railing, LLC

Split Rail Fence Gate Replacement

Charlotte DreamScapes

After: This customer wanted a single gate to replace the deteriorating double gate they had on the side of their house. These are before & after pictures.

A River Runs Through It

Gardenscapes

Horizon Photoworks

Picket fence

Brock Hammill

Narberth, PA - Landscape Restoration & Hardscaping

Refugia Landscape Design/Build

Cottage garden with layered native perennials, shrubs and trees providing all season interest.

Ancient Walls Aesthetic

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

Fire Pit after. Photo by Ketti Kupper.

Small 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.