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Whiltshire Manor House Guest Rooms
Whiltshire Manor House Guest Rooms
Steven Dance PhotographySteven Dance Photography
17th Century Whilshire Manor House garden. Phototgraphy by www.stevendance.com
Inspiration for a country garden in Dorset.
A dream barn-style home to downsize to in a New Forest village
A dream barn-style home to downsize to in a New Forest village
OakwrightsOakwrights
This is an example of a rural garden in Hampshire.
External - Daytime
External - Daytime
Peter Mukherjee PhotographyPeter Mukherjee Photography
Photographed in the Summer for the owners, this image of historical Chenies Manor features their famous 'sunken garden' in its full glory.
Design ideas for a farmhouse garden in Buckinghamshire.
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Oaks Farm Cottage
Oaks Farm Cottage
Stephane Lustig Garden DesignStephane Lustig Garden Design
Farmhouse garden seating in Other.
The Zen Garden
The Zen Garden
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Inspiration for a large country back pergola in Kent.
Barn Conversion and Extension - Image by Carole Drake - www.caroledrake.com
Barn Conversion and Extension - Image by Carole Drake - www.caroledrake.com
wray-mccann architect limitedwray-mccann architect limited
This is an example of a farmhouse pergola in Devon.
East Valley Road
East Valley Road
The Aldrich Company - Landscape DesignThe Aldrich Company - Landscape Design
A beautiful cottage garden, profuse with vibrant blooms.
Inspiration for a country back formal garden for summer in Santa Barbara with natural stone paving and a flowerbed.
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Vegetable Garden
Vegetable Garden
AJF DesignAJF Design
This is an example of a large country back formal garden in New York with a vegetable patch and natural stone paving.
Hartford 1850's Farmhouse
Hartford 1850's Farmhouse
American LandscapeAmerican Landscape
The back staircase of the garden entrance; the steps and boulder wall tie into the farmhouse theme. Flagstone steppers get you to the car barn, part of this rural complex.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Chad Hemphill ConstructionChad Hemphill Construction
Photos by Wyatt Poindexter
Photo of a rural garden in Oklahoma City.
Country Living Boulder Style
Country Living Boulder Style
J & S LandscapeJ & S Landscape
Design ideas for a rural garden in Denver with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Burlington Retreat
Burlington Retreat
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
This is an example of an expansive country back formal full sun garden in Burlington with a garden path.
English Garden, California Style
English Garden, California Style
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
After a tear-down/remodel we were left with a west facing sloped front yard without much privacy from the street, a blank palette as it were. Re purposed concrete was used to create an entrance way and a seating area. Colorful drought tolerant trees and plants were used strategically to screen out unwanted views, and to frame the beauty of the new landscape. This yard is an example of low water, low maintenance without looking like grandmas cactus garden.
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Mine Road Farm - Exterior
Mine Road Farm - Exterior
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photographer: Tom Crane
Inspiration for a country back driveway garden fence in Philadelphia.
Cotswolds Cottage
Cotswolds Cottage
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
We added climbing jasmine, roses, foxgloves & geraniums to the gravelled courtyard garden at our Cotswolds Cottage project. Interior Design by Imperfect Interiors Armada Cottage is available to rent at www.armadacottagecotswolds.co.uk
Hog Wire Fence
Hog Wire Fence
Ecotones Landscapes, Inc.Ecotones Landscapes, Inc.
This is an example of a rural garden in San Luis Obispo.
Modern Farmhouse Front Landscape - Mequon, WI
Modern Farmhouse Front Landscape - Mequon, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Long-blooming perennials used in this landscape include 'Summer Beauty' allium and 'Early Bird Gold' rudbeckia. Renn Kuennen Photography
Photo of a large farmhouse front full sun garden in Milwaukee with a pathway.

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.
Donald Pell Studio Gardens, East Vincent Township
Donald Pell Studio Gardens, East Vincent Township
Donald Pell - GardensDonald Pell - Gardens
Side view of The Oval from surrounding perennial borders featuring long-lived herbaceous perennials and grasses
Photo of an expansive country back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with a flowerbed and gravel.
"Rustic-Luxe" Guest House - Barn Renovation
"Rustic-Luxe" Guest House - Barn Renovation
Fred Parker Company, Inc.Fred Parker Company, Inc.
"Rustic-Luxe" Guest House- Barn Renovation Before Photo Credits:- Ron Parker AIBD Building Designer /Custom Builder - - Lila Parker: ASID Interior Designer - - Richard Berry: Residential Building Designer - - Paul Diseker: Project Manager - - Bryce Moore: Photographer
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
gatherhousegatherhouse
Landscape design
This is an example of a medium sized country garden in San Francisco.
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