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Custom Residence - Canton GA
Custom Residence - Canton GA
Caldwell-Cline Architects & DesignersCaldwell-Cline Architects & Designers
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.
Giardino in collina
Giardino in collina
Silvia LonghiSilvia Longhi
ph. Silvia Longhi
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Napa Valley Farmhouse
Napa Valley Farmhouse
Carreiro BuildersCarreiro Builders
Grow zone wider view from patio - built
Grow zone wider view from patio - built
Metamorphic DesignMetamorphic Design
Raised planter boxes arranged to maximize light and micro climate conditions
Taynton near Burford
Taynton near Burford
Oxford Garden DesignOxford Garden Design
We created an informal rock garden from some stones the builders left, making a lovely, natural look.
Fencing & Gates
Fencing & Gates
Percheron Builders GroupPercheron Builders Group
casa CAmpo Santa MAría
casa CAmpo Santa MAría
Javier de TimoteoJavier de Timoteo
Easy veg garden
Easy veg garden
Hall Landscaping & DesignHall Landscaping & Design
S Hall
Bergeron Property
Bergeron Property
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Mid-Country French Farm
Mid-Country French Farm
Charles Hilton ArchitectsCharles Hilton Architects
Rail Fences
Rail Fences
Split Rail Fence Co Denver COSplit Rail Fence Co Denver CO
Side yard garden water feature
Side yard garden water feature
Designs by TAPDesigns by TAP
Cement bowl covered in beach glass and the old family trumpet the kids used in middle school band became a water feature that can be heard from the deck. (The water, that is, not the trumpet).
Bedford Equine Compound
Bedford Equine Compound
Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLCBarbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC
Photos by Barbara Wilson. Bedford equine compound. Mock stone bridge created along the mile long entry drive. Stream channel created with stones to allow runoff from the detention pond on the other side of the bridge flow into an existing wetland and pond downstream. A lovely equine compound was created out of a 35 acre woodland in Bedford Corners. The design team helped the owners create the home of their dreams out of a parcel with dense woodlands, a pond and NY State wetlands. Barbara was part of the team that helped coordinate local and state wetland permits for building a mile long driveway to the future house site thru wetlands and around an existing pond. She facilitated the layout of the horse paddocks, by obtaining tree permits to clear almost 5 acres for the future grazing areas and an outdoor riding ring. She then supervised the entire development of the landscape on the property. Fences were added enclosing the paddocks. A swimming pool and pool house were laid out to allow easy access to the house without blocking views to the adjacent woodlands. A custom spa was carved out of a piece of ledge at one end of the pool. An outdoor kitchen was designed for the pool area patio and another smaller stand-alone grill was provided at the main house. Mature plantings were added surrounding the house, driveway and outbuildings to create a luxuriant setting for the quaint farmhouse styled home. Mature apple trees were planted along the driveway between the barn and the main house to provide fruit for the family. A custom designed bridge and wood railing system was added along the entry drive where a detention pond overflow connected to an existing pond.
Landhausgarten mit Boulebahn und Pool
Landhausgarten mit Boulebahn und Pool
Reiffenschneider Garten & LandschaftsbauReiffenschneider Garten & Landschaftsbau
Fotografin Daniela Toman
School House Road Project
School House Road Project
Belknap Landscape CompanyBelknap Landscape Company
Kitchen Recipes: Newton Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Recipes: Newton Kitchen Remodel
Danielle SykesDanielle Sykes
Photo: Danielle Sykes © 2015 Houzz
Somerset
Somerset
Jonathan Snow DesignJonathan Snow Design
Sirli Raitma
Country Gardens
Country Gardens
Ann-Marie Powell Gardens LtdAnn-Marie Powell Gardens Ltd

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.
Romantic suburban garden
Romantic suburban garden
Jane Harries Garden DesignsJane Harries Garden Designs
Herb planting near the house - in time these will cover the gravel. The water feature is smaller than planned but my clients enjoy it from the nearby terrace and conservatory. Jane Harries
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