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Eclectic Garden Ideas and Designs

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Camberwell
Camberwell
Pineapple InteriorsPineapple Interiors
Inspiration for an eclectic garden fence in London.
Shady Town Garden
Shady Town Garden
Jilayne Rickards Contemporary Garden DesignJilayne Rickards Contemporary Garden Design
Small shady town garden design that encloses the small space. Unusual artefacts provide highlights and planting is woodland in style. Making use of existing plants, I added shrubs, perennials, bulbs and ferns for year round planting interest.
Planter
Planter
B. Jane GardensB. Jane Gardens
Design ideas for an eclectic garden in Austin.
Find the right local pro for your project
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entry from driveway
entry from driveway
Teresa Donovan LandscapingTeresa Donovan Landscaping
Photo of an eclectic garden in San Francisco.
Venice Cottage and Garden
Venice Cottage and Garden
mascaradesignmascaradesign
Photo by Minh Phan
Photo of a bohemian raised pond in Los Angeles.
Metal Fences
Metal Fences
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
The property's fencing and gates have defensive qualities unusual in Los Angeles. Comprised of metal, they sit at a distance well-over 5 feet from structures.
Donald Pell Studio Gardens, East Vincent Township
Donald Pell Studio Gardens, East Vincent Township
Donald Pell - GardensDonald Pell - Gardens
The Oval--featuring Calamagrostis, Arnoglossum, Echinacea, Schyzicharium, Liatris.
This is an example of an expansive eclectic back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with a flowerbed and natural stone paving.
A Gardeners Journal
A Gardeners Journal
David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.
Sunshine ligustrum is the new boxwood and is much easier to grow. David Morello
Inspiration for a bohemian garden in Houston.
Haddonfield NJ Residence
Haddonfield NJ Residence
Ledden Palimeno Landscape Co.Ledden Palimeno Landscape Co.
Design ideas for an eclectic garden in Philadelphia.
Art island.
Art island.
Jay Sifford Garden DesignJay Sifford Garden Design
Design ideas for a bohemian garden in Charlotte.
Tree of Life Backyard
Tree of Life Backyard
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian back partial sun garden in Seattle with a pathway and natural stone paving.
和洋折衷のナチュラルカントリースタイル
和洋折衷のナチュラルカントリースタイル
Garden:TimeGarden:Time
This is an example of a bohemian front formal partial sun garden in Other.
Arbors, trellises, pergolas
Arbors, trellises, pergolas
Just in Thyme Landscape DesignJust in Thyme Landscape Design
The arbor over the swing is intended to shade the sitting area in this hot yard as the sun comes from the left side of the swing. Evergreen Pandorea vines eventually grew over the top. The style mimicked that of the already existing pergola on the deck. The swing gives the family a resting place to watch people practicing on the putting green.
Totems bois
Totems bois
SARL Marolleau aménagement boisSARL Marolleau aménagement bois
Totems de jardins à vos couleurs
Photo of an eclectic garden.
Del Sur Modern Elegance
Del Sur Modern Elegance
Jackie and the BeanstalkJackie and the Beanstalk
Less than one year after planting, the garden is coming alive with color.
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian garden in San Diego.
Hazelwood Park planting
Hazelwood Park planting
Annie Deere Garden DesignAnnie Deere Garden Design
Planting of Teucrium fruticans, Agave attenuata, Euphorbia wulfenii
Design ideas for a bohemian back full sun garden for spring in Adelaide.
Petaluma Landscape-Dry River Bed
Petaluma Landscape-Dry River Bed
The Great BackyardThe Great Backyard
This is an example of a large eclectic back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with decorative stones.
Colorful Eclectic Garden
Colorful Eclectic Garden
Kinghorn GardensKinghorn Gardens
Color containers add so much color to this pool patio
Design ideas for a large eclectic back formal full sun garden in Omaha with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Urban Meadow
Urban Meadow
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
A boring front lawn transformed into an explosion of color with drought tolerant perennials and grasses and an Idaho Fescue lawn. Warm, welcoming entry in this Urban garden.

Eclectic Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic front garden design.

How should I design my eclectic 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 an eclectic 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.
Loveland Drive
Loveland Drive
Marti Neely, APLDMarti Neely, APLD
Marti Neely, APLD
Design ideas for an expansive bohemian courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Omaha with a water feature and gravel.
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