The country garden has a rustic-romantic charm.

The country house atmosphere is still popular, whether it's in the entire garden or just a separate part. No wonder, because the feel-good factor is hard to beat. It's not just the romantic type who can find peace here.

A garden often offers the opportunity to simply lean back and unwind after a stressful workday. A country house garden is made for that.

The country house garden is as cozy as a living room, but with many more plants and something to snack on within reach. If you don't have one, you can quickly create one. Just a part of the garden is enough to turn it into a charming retreat. Simply define it with a corner of hornbeam or a green privacy screen! Instead of making the path straight and direct, design it curvy and smooth. The entrance to this little paradise is best adorned with a clematis, which sets the tone for the atmosphere with its natural charm. From there, it becomes wild-romantic to rustic-cozy. Naturalness is key. So, no hybrid roses or beauty contest winners here. In the country house garden, bush and climbing roses feel at home, as do all old rose varieties. Many compensate for blooming only once a year with their enchanting fragrance. The aromatic parade continues with lavender and mint. And don't forget the insects? The scented nettle is ready to help.

A must-have for the country house garden are asters or dahlias. Both, with their carefree bloom, make a wonderful focal point. Just don’t go minimalist and limit yourself to one color! Joy of colors is the motto in the realm of pure nature. And don’t let anyone convince you that carnations and lilies are outdated. They are beautiful plants worth painting. Purity and clarity are not forbidden in a cozy spot. Now, add an extravagant centerpiece. A striking globe thistle would fit perfectly, perhaps in contrast to the grateful and cheerfully glowing coneflower. Don’t forget the magnificent peonies with their grand blooms, which would have to be invented for a romantic place like the country house garden if they didn’t already exist. But the same goes for hydrangeas!

A seating area for uninterrupted reading or a small meditation space is a must-have; if there's more space, a small pavilion is a great addition. What a sight it is when the branches of a rock pear spread out like a protective roof! Climbing plants are not limited to ivy and the lively climbing knotweed, as the exotic kiwi blends perfectly into the cozy atmosphere. For a treat for the taste buds, a small strawberry patch or berry bush is ideal. The practical gardener also plants herbs, either separately or right in the flower bed. It's best to design your country garden so that something is always in bloom. Between primroses and autumn asters, there is plenty to choose from. Full-bodied butterfly bush and delicate columbine are examples. With enough space, an old wooden or cast-iron bench, surrounded by the diligent mallow, fits in perfectly. A water feature is, as always in a green space, the highlight of the country garden. It doesn’t have to be a pond. A decorative water lily also thrives in a zinc tub. Placed between lady’s mantle and bottlebrush grass, it adds the final country touch. Add a small sculpture here and a light source there, and the green oasis is complete.