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Country Garden for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Peterborough, NH
Peterborough, NH
Kathleen Bassett GardensKathleen Bassett Gardens
June perennial gardens with oriental poppies, peony, iris, sweet william and viola (Johnny Jump UP) Kathleen Bassett Gardene
Cottage Guesthouse Garden
Cottage Guesthouse Garden
Dear Garden Associates, Inc.Dear Garden Associates, Inc.
In the past this house had been at the heart of a busy farm. The function of the property has long since changed but it yet remains someone’s home. The challenge is to retrofit existing farm buildings, and the surrounding landscape, to better reflect both the different lifestyle and needs of the present owners. At the back of the farmhouse slopes have been modified to accommodate terraces, gardens and pathways linking through them. View sheds have been emphasized to showcase the property and the landscape filled with four seasons of interest. The geometry of the hard-scaping (walls, stairs, and walkways) is softened by the addition of lush plant material selected for both textural and colour qualities (evergreen, flowering and foliage). This view includes Smooth Viburnum (Viburnum nudum ‘Winterthur’), Purple Smokebush (Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’), Mellow Yellow Spiraea (Spiraea thunbergii ‘Ogon’), and Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia).
КП Золотая Роща
КП Золотая Роща
ElenaElena
'Napa'
'Napa'
flora Distinctive Landscapesflora Distinctive Landscapes
A Rural Garden in Woodford
A Rural Garden in Woodford
Blue Tulip Garden DesignBlue Tulip Garden Design
A Ranch True to its Past
A Ranch True to its Past
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
To the side of the vegetable garden and indoor/outdoor chicken coop is the dirt road that links the family to their grandparents home.
Southern Charm Farmhouse Back Patio
Southern Charm Farmhouse Back Patio
Blenker ConstructionBlenker Construction
Formal Vegetable Garden
Formal Vegetable Garden
Offshoots, Inc.Offshoots, Inc.
Don't forget flower for the pollinators in your edible garden
Farmhouse REvamp and REbuild
Farmhouse REvamp and REbuild
yardscapes Inc.yardscapes Inc.
Front entrance at the circle paver driveway and mortared stone columns holding the entrance lights.
Guernsey Garden
Guernsey Garden
Acres WildAcres Wild
Relaxed Family Garden, Channel Islands, UK
Rural Retreat, West Sussex
Rural Retreat, West Sussex
Acres WildAcres Wild
Contemporary Country Garden, West Sussex, UK
School House Road Project
School House Road Project
Belknap Landscape CompanyBelknap Landscape Company
Unser Garten
Unser Garten
Ehring WohnkonzepteEhring Wohnkonzepte
Ehring Wohnkonzepte
Barn Garden near Romsey, Hampshire
Barn Garden near Romsey, Hampshire
JPS Landscape DesignJPS Landscape Design
Denise Wright of Janine Pattison Studios
Grand Front Entry
Grand Front Entry
Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden CenterDrake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center
A fusion of hardscape materials patchwork the walking and driving surfance into and around the property. Ashpalt, Clay Brick Pavers mortared together, Exposed Aggregate Concrete and Concrete Pavers. Photography by: Colleen Zobel
Dutchess County Farmhouse
Dutchess County Farmhouse
Ann Brooke Landscape DesignAnn Brooke Landscape Design
Unpeeled cedar pergola with wisteria, Loll chairs, a custom farmhouse table, and a Wittis stove Photo by Michael Fredericks
Executive new home front and back gardens
Executive new home front and back gardens
Buzy LizzieBuzy Lizzie
Front garden in a modern housing estate - meandering path access through generous planting beds
Тенистый сад в лестном массиве
Тенистый сад в лестном массиве
Студия ландшафтного дизайна Анны КащенкоСтудия ландшафтного дизайна Анны Кащенко
Hello Thought Bubble Sign on Tree
Hello Thought Bubble Sign on Tree
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
A red thought bubble welcomes visitors to the garden. Shade loving hydrangea, ferns, and pachysandra line the flagstone stepper path. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden
Chestnut Grove Design Group, Inc.Chestnut Grove Design Group, Inc.
Photo by http://jessicadelaneyphotography.com/

Country Garden for Summer 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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