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Eclectic Back Garden Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
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.
Fire Pit Seat Wall
Fire Pit Seat Wall
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
Large eclectic back garden in Chicago with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Vegetable Gardens
Vegetable Gardens
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Powder coated, heavy gauge aluminum makes for striking beds in this small, formal herb garden. Compact size makes it just right for growing only what is needed. It is a focal point in the garden, and a much loved, lived in space for the homeowners'.
Landscapes
Landscapes
J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.
Landscape design enhances and enriches natural surroundings. Custom stone work, patios, stairs, walkways, driveways, plantings, pools, and entertaining areas are functionally designed to enhance and enrich. Hardscape details are compatible with both traditional and contemporary features.
Urban Frenzy
Urban Frenzy
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Landscape design by John Algozzini, lighting design by Kevin Manning. This project received a 2013 Hardscape North America Design Award, and a 2014 ILCA Award of Excellence. It has also been featured in Chicagoland Gardening Magazine and Total Landscape Care Magazine. Photo courtesy of Bridget Clauson.
Beatrix Potter Garden
Beatrix Potter Garden
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
A beautiful overview of the cottage garden.
Large bohemian back partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with gravel and a vegetable patch.
Sugar House Bungalow Colorful Water Wise Back Yard
Sugar House Bungalow Colorful Water Wise Back Yard
Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.
Original back yard was pretty plain. Designer laid out a water-wise design that included a flagstone pathway with thyme, many beautiful, colorful water wise plants and a natural stone patio. Owner added much eclectic art. Rick Laughlin, APLD
Atherton garden
Atherton garden
Sycamore DesignSycamore Design
When the homeowners contacted Nancy Shanahan of Sycamore Design, they wanted to enlist her expertise for one goal: to provide screening from the neighboring school and its construction projects. Little did they know, this small assignment would open the door to an ongoing series of projects culminating in a garden that celebrates the seasons while supporting their family activities. Both a tranquil respite and a platform for entertaining guests, these outdoor spaces are an extension of the homeowners' vibrant personalities, reaching playful functionality with the use of texture, movement, color, and even edibles. Their garden thrives today and continues to evolve with the recent addition of a cutting garden, a sunken spa to replace their trampoline, and a fire pit to activate the area beneath their majestic oak tree.
Cast concrete path stone
Cast concrete path stone
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
Cast in place, concrete step pads are used through the woodlands to tie the informal spaces together. This lodge style bungalow is located on a small lake on the western side of Washington State.
Mixed Use Elegance
Mixed Use Elegance
Louise LakierLouise Lakier
Louise Lakier Photography © 2012 Houzz
Eclectic back garden wall in Portland with a living wall.
Cute and Cozy Backyard
Cute and Cozy Backyard
Sage Pools, Scapes & DesignSage Pools, Scapes & Design
Behind the planter, you can start to see a modern style wall that we constructed for added appeal.
Inspiration for a bohemian back garden in Houston with decking.
Backyard
Backyard
Natorp's LandscapeNatorp's Landscape
Design ideas for an eclectic back garden in Cincinnati.
Small Spaces
Small Spaces
G Brown DesignG Brown Design
small back yard using reused /re-purposed materials
Small bohemian back full sun garden in Salt Lake City with gravel.
Bainbridge Island Residence
Bainbridge Island Residence
Aaron G. Edwards Landscape ArchitectAaron G. Edwards Landscape Architect
A traditional Moon Gate entrance frames the view to the front door.
Eclectic back garden in Seattle with natural stone paving.
Home Farm and Garden
Home Farm and Garden
Fifth Season Landscape Design & ConstructionFifth Season Landscape Design & Construction
Chauncey Freeman
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian back formal garden in Other with gravel.

Eclectic Back 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.
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