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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
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
The Zen Garden
The Zen Garden
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
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.
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
Oaks Farm Cottage
Oaks Farm Cottage
Stephane Lustig Garden DesignStephane Lustig Garden Design
Country Living Boulder Style
Country Living Boulder Style
J & S LandscapeJ & S Landscape
Cape Ann Farmhouse
Cape Ann Farmhouse
Hilarie Holdsworth DesignHilarie Holdsworth Design
Photo Credit: Hilarie Holdsworth
A greenhouse, barn and vegetable garden
A greenhouse, barn and vegetable garden
Joan Rothenbucher Landscape DesignJoan Rothenbucher Landscape Design
Guest House Cottage Garden
Guest House Cottage Garden
Dear Garden Associates, Inc.Dear Garden Associates, Inc.
A rustic walkway of irregular bluestone and a garden space heavily dependant upon texture: the robust foliage of Hosta and the feathery fronds of Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris), contrast well with the delicacy of the Variegated Ribbon Grass (Phalaris arundinacea var. picta) across the path. A lot of interest can be generated within a small plant palette.
Jardin de campagne - Le Perche - "Au bout du monde"
Jardin de campagne - Le Perche - "Au bout du monde"
Erell et Rozanne - Jardins essentielsErell et Rozanne - Jardins essentiels
Le patio ombragé
Montecito Hedgerow
Montecito Hedgerow
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
As the sun sets on this beautiful perennial garden the fire pit will be lit and friends will join for a night of conversation and beauty while they watch the moon rise. Montecito is proud of its lack of street lights which makes for fabulous stargazing on a clear night
A plant lovers' Coastal Retreat
A plant lovers' Coastal Retreat
Colin Cooney DesignsColin Cooney Designs
Colourful planting displays in this coastal garden design on the Wild Atlantic Way
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
Narberth, PA - Landscape Restoration & Hardscaping
Narberth, PA - Landscape Restoration & Hardscaping
Refugia Landscape Design/BuildRefugia Landscape Design/Build
Front yard landscape restoration with perennial layer bed, blue stone slab walkway, gravel driveway, reclaimed barnwood cladding.
Тенистый сад в лестном массиве
Тенистый сад в лестном массиве
Студия ландшафтного дизайна Анны КащенкоСтудия ландшафтного дизайна Анны Кащенко
A Rural Garden in Woodford
A Rural Garden in Woodford
Blue Tulip Garden DesignBlue Tulip Garden Design
Giardino naturale
Giardino naturale
Stefano AssognaStefano Assogna
Suolo argilloso e tufaceo, assenza totale d'irrigazione, gestione e cura limitate a soli due interventi l'anno. Nel mio giardino sperimento la resistenza delle piante mediterranee in terreni "sulla carta" non adatti. L'assenza totale d'irrigazione mi ha portato negli anni a selezionare le specie più resistenti alla siccità e a riproporle poi nei miei lavori. La gestione si limita a due interventi di potatura suddivisi in uno a fine estate ed un altro a fine inverno. Il diserbo manuale delle infestanti è ridotto all'osso per via dell'allelopatia e della funzione di coprisuolo che hanno molte piante mediterranee. Nonostante tutto le piante godono di ottima salute e per quanto la vivacità del giardino vada di pari passo con le precipitazioni, le sorprese non mancano mai. Un giardino che aiuta a capire i ritmi della natura, facile da gestire e perfettamente replicabile.
Cape Ann Farmhouse
Cape Ann Farmhouse
Hilarie Holdsworth DesignHilarie Holdsworth Design
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

Country Green 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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