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Country Garden Ideas and Designs

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Large farmhouse back partial sun garden in Columbus.
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Classic Courtyard
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Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Farmhouse garden in Burlington.
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Cottage Garden
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Chrysanthemum 'Sheffield' ablaze beside the entry gate in late October.
Photo of a country garden in Boston.
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Small Perennial Garden
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Barry Murphy
Farmhouse garden in Dublin.
Enclosed Vegetable Garden with Raised Beds
Enclosed Vegetable Garden with Raised Beds
Landmark Horticultural ManagementLandmark Horticultural Management
Vegetable Garden in Chappaqua, NY
Design ideas for a farmhouse garden in New York with a vegetable patch.
2016 ALCI Landscape Awards winners
2016 ALCI Landscape Awards winners
Association of Landscape Contractors of IrelandAssociation of Landscape Contractors of Ireland
Design ideas for a country garden in Dublin.
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1900's Farm House Remodel
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Walkway from playset to Grainery building with a small flagstone patio and custom stone and metal bench. David Kopfmann
This is an example of an expansive farmhouse back partial sun garden in Minneapolis with a garden path and natural stone paving.
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Ranchstyle Home
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Design ideas for a medium sized rural front formal partial sun garden for spring in Other with a garden path and gravel.
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Photo of a medium sized farmhouse back formal full sun garden for spring in Denver.
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Peonies
Jessica Primm Landscape ArchitectJessica Primm Landscape Architect
Inspiration for a farmhouse garden in Other.
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Wood Fences
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Photo of a medium sized country back partial sun garden in Minneapolis with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Gracie Modern Arbor at Sunset Magazine Test Gardens
Gracie Modern Arbor at Sunset Magazine Test Gardens
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Terra Trellis Gracie Modern Arbors and Toki Bubble Trellises are featured in the edible Farm Garden at Sunset Magazine's new test gardens in Sonoma, CA.
Chiltern Estate
Chiltern Estate
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The wild flower meadow
This is an example of an expansive country back partial sun garden for summer in Berkshire.
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Kildare Garden 17
Damien Kelly PhotographyDamien Kelly Photography
Damien Kelly
Design ideas for a farmhouse garden in Other.
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My Houzz: Bright and Cheerful Updates to an 1890s Colonial Revival
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Inspiration for a farmhouse back formal partial sun garden for summer in Boston with a potted garden.
Rural Retreat, West Sussex
Rural Retreat, West Sussex
Acres WildAcres Wild
Contemporary Country Garden, West Sussex, UK
Design ideas for a large farmhouse back partial sun garden for summer in Sussex with a garden path and natural stone paving.
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Jakobstuin
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Jaap de Vries © 2016 - Houzz
This is an example of a farmhouse garden in Amsterdam.
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Various
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John C Magee
This is an example of an expansive farmhouse garden in DC Metro.
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Various
Magee DesignMagee Design
John C Magee
Expansive farmhouse front driveway full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a garden path and gravel.

Country Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed country garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a country front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your country front garden design.

How should I design my country back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a country garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
Garden art
Garden art
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Large metal birds sit along one of the planted borders.
This is an example of an expansive country back full sun garden in Dublin.
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