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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.
A Rural Garden in Woodford
A Rural Garden in Woodford
Blue Tulip Garden DesignBlue Tulip Garden Design
Photo of a medium sized country back full sun garden for summer in Cheshire with natural stone paving.
LaurelRock Company: Turkey Hill
LaurelRock Company: Turkey Hill
LaurelRockLaurelRock
Larry Merz
Inspiration for a medium sized country back full sun garden wall in New York with a garden path.
"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
Goshen Stone Entrance
Goshen Stone Entrance
Natural Path LandscapingNatural Path Landscaping
The granite landing extends down in two directions to the Goshen stone walkway.
Photo of a medium sized rural front driveway full sun garden for spring in Boston with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Simmons Road
Simmons Road
Arkins Construction Inc.Arkins Construction Inc.
Photo of a rural garden in Providence with a wood fence.
Bare Foot Family Foodscape
Bare Foot Family Foodscape
Christian Douglas Design, Inc.Christian Douglas Design, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized rural front fully shaded garden in San Francisco with a potted garden and gravel.
Kitchen Renovation
Kitchen Renovation
Dandeneau Architecture P.L.L.C.Dandeneau Architecture P.L.L.C.
kitchen herb garden
Design ideas for a farmhouse back formal pergola in Raleigh.
Post & Rail Driveway Gate
Post & Rail Driveway Gate
Riverside FenceRiverside Fence
This is an example of a medium sized rural front driveway garden in New York.
Country gardens in Berkshire & Oxfordshire
Country gardens in Berkshire & Oxfordshire
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
A pretty knot garden/parterre with lots of lavender in a large Berkshire garden by Jo Alderson Phillips
Design ideas for a large country back formal full sun garden for summer in Oxfordshire with a flowerbed and natural stone paving.
EXTERIEURS FINIS
EXTERIEURS FINIS
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse back full sun garden for summer in Nantes with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Covered Gate and New Stone Tread Steps
Covered Gate and New Stone Tread Steps
Electra LandscapesElectra Landscapes
Inspiration for a small rural front private partial sun garden in Toronto.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
EXAMPLES OF WORK
BLUEWAGON LANDSCAPE & DESIGN INCBLUEWAGON LANDSCAPE & DESIGN INC
This is an example of a country garden in San Francisco.
Studio Barn
Studio Barn
Rue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLCRue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLC
Rue Sherwood Landscape Design
This is an example of a medium sized country front xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Boston.
Design Build on the Eastside
Design Build on the Eastside
Dreamforge ContractorsDreamforge Contractors
Country garden in Seattle.
Ladera Ranch Modern Farmhouse
Ladera Ranch Modern Farmhouse
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Our homeowners were looking for a garden where they could sit by the fire, grow vegetable and hear the sound of water. Their home was new construction in a modern farmhouse style. We used gravel and concrete as paving. Board formed concrete firepit keeps it feeling modern. The vegetable beds supply season vegetables and herbs.
ウッドデッキ
ウッドデッキ
株式会社庭福久（ニワフク/2829）株式会社庭福久（ニワフク/2829）
雑木の配置はリビングのソファーから眺めた景色を優先し配置しました♪
Photo of a medium sized country formal full sun garden in Other.
Modern Farmhouse Landscape Design
Modern Farmhouse Landscape Design
UserUser
Photo of a rural front xeriscape full sun garden for winter in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Herb House Garden
Herb House Garden
Gardening with Confidence®Gardening with Confidence®
This is an example of a country back full sun garden in Raleigh.
Appledore vegetable garden raised beds
Appledore vegetable garden raised beds
Capability ChrisCapability Chris
Chris O'Donoghue
Photo of a rural raised pond in Sussex.

Country Grey 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.
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