About Country Gardens

Reminiscent of gardens in the countryside of England, country gardens combine rustic charm and the beauty of nature in a large, open space. Country gardens can be as large or as small as the space allows, and should incorporate the same design style as any buildings surrounding it.

Size of a Country Garden

The size of a country garden is limited only by the amount of land available.

Location

Country gardens can usually be found away from the city, where homeowners have more land.

Country Garden Style

The style of a country garden should reflect the style of the surrounding area. If the land includes brick or stone buildings, a design with stone accents and traditional English flowers such as roses would work well; a modern building might be better suited to more formal plantings such as a knot garden and trees planted in a grid.

Also remember to keep things in scale; with a larger area to work with, homeowners should plant large groupings of plants and select larger or heavier accents or details, such as a stone bench or large arbor.

Planting a Country Garden

When selecting plants for a country garden consider the amount of sun or shade the area receives. In addition, take note of the grow zone of the area. This information will determine which plants will thrive in the area.

Maintaining a Country Garden

As with any garden, a country garden requires maintenance. Frequently water the garden and pull weeds or spent blooms to keep the area beautiful.