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Country Garden with Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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Windsor Farmhouse
Windsor Farmhouse
Austin Parnow Landscape DesignAustin Parnow Landscape Design
Farmhouse full sun garden in San Francisco with a raised bed, decomposed granite and a metal fence.
The Ardent Gardener's Farmhouse Garden
The Ardent Gardener's Farmhouse Garden
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Native grass seed meadow
Large country back xeriscape full sun garden in Salt Lake City with decomposed granite.
Sideyard entry garden
Sideyard entry garden
Dorthy Pautz Landscape ArchitectDorthy Pautz Landscape Architect
The generous side yard on this corner lot was designed as another sitting and entertaining area off the side entry. The paving is decomposed granite and the patio blends into the new decomposed granite driveway and gate to the back yard
Montecito Hedgerow
Montecito Hedgerow
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
Pearl loves her new garden. She can meander through the plants without any toxic reactions because this garden is entirely non-toxic and dog-friendly. Here she is posing by thyme, lavender, sage, citrus, bay laurel looking very happy and content. The beautiful glazed pot with the mature citrus lends an element of elegance.
Your house... your interior.... your space to dwell. We build custom homes!
Your house... your interior.... your space to dwell. We build custom homes!
Artisan Timber Works llcArtisan Timber Works llc
Inspiration for a rural partial sun garden in San Francisco with an outdoor sport court and decomposed granite.
Fencing and Gates
Fencing and Gates
LandCrafters, LLCLandCrafters, LLC
These raised vegetable garden beds are protected from rabbits (and dogs) by a short cedar fence and gate with embedded hardware cloth. This provides good air movement for the vegetable garden and protection deep into the soil to prevent tunneling under!
Country Hill
Country Hill
UserUser
Pathway connecting driveway to backyard surrounded by drought tolerant shrubs and grasses
This is an example of an expansive rural side xeriscape full sun garden in Portland with a garden path and decomposed granite.
Enumclaw Residence
Enumclaw Residence
Lifestyle Landscapes, IncLifestyle Landscapes, Inc
Gravel garden path going under the arbor planted with wisteria.
This is an example of an expansive rural back full sun garden in Seattle with a garden path and decomposed granite.
Orange County - Anaheim Hills
Orange County - Anaheim Hills
GCLA Landscape DesignGCLA Landscape Design
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse back garden in Orange County with a desert look and decomposed granite.
Landscaping - Cottage Gardens
Landscaping - Cottage Gardens
Lisa Holt DesignLisa Holt Design
Remodel of AirBNB cottage and gardens
This is an example of a small rural back garden in Orange County with a fireplace and decomposed granite.
Windsor Farmhouse
Windsor Farmhouse
Austin Parnow Landscape DesignAustin Parnow Landscape Design
This is an example of a farmhouse garden in San Francisco with decomposed granite.
Landscaping - Cottage Gardens
Landscaping - Cottage Gardens
Lisa Holt DesignLisa Holt Design
Remodel of AirBNB cottage and gardens
Small farmhouse back garden in Orange County with a fireplace and decomposed granite.
Country Hill
Country Hill
UserUser
Pathway connecting driveway to backyard surrounded by drought tolerant shrubs and grasses
Design ideas for an expansive country side xeriscape full sun garden in Portland with a garden path and decomposed granite.
Murs et escaliers en pierres naturelles
Murs et escaliers en pierres naturelles
UserUser
Réalisations de murs et d'escaliers en pierres naturelles de granit.
Inspiration for a medium sized country sloped full sun garden in Saint-Etienne with a retaining wall, decomposed granite and a stone fence.
Grand Beach Modern Farmhouse
Grand Beach Modern Farmhouse
Planned Environment AssociatesPlanned Environment Associates
Inspiration for a rural back garden in Chicago with decomposed granite and an upvc fence.
Encinas y Romero rastrero
Encinas y Romero rastrero
Peonia JardinesPeonia Jardines
Inspiration for a rural garden for spring in Madrid with a garden path and decomposed granite.
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
Paso Robles LandscapingPaso Robles Landscaping
New and remodeled outdoor spaces outfitted with front and back landscaping and hardscaping. Fire pits, sod, hot tub areas, pergolas, attached and detached arbors, pools, bbq pits, walkways and artificial turf.
Grand Beach Modern Farmhouse
Grand Beach Modern Farmhouse
Planned Environment AssociatesPlanned Environment Associates
Rural back garden in Chicago with decomposed granite and an upvc fence.
Montecito Hedgerow
Montecito Hedgerow
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
The fire pit is ready for a cozy evening of stargazing and conversation. Here you can see the raised garden beds full of herbs and flowers and the herbal borders of thyme, sage, lavender, nepeta and teucrium.
Montecito Hedgerow
Montecito Hedgerow
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
Perennial flowers border a meandering DG garden path. Lavender, Shasta Daisy, nepeta, teucrium, Lemon verbena, Citrus and herbs fill the garden with fragrance, texture and color.

Country Garden with Decomposed Granite 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.
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