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G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
Lore PattersonLore Patterson
Heronswood | photo: Lore Patterson
Medium sized eclectic back formal fully shaded garden for summer in Seattle with a water feature.
Handicap Ramp
Handicap Ramp
Louise Leff LandscapeLouise Leff Landscape
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic back full sun garden in San Francisco with concrete paving.
Edgewood Residence
Edgewood Residence
FlourishFlourish
Michelle Andersen
Medium sized eclectic back garden in Cincinnati with a water feature and natural stone paving.
New England Perennial Flower Gardens
New England Perennial Flower Gardens
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
Riverfront garden with fieldstone wall, terrace and regionally native plants including aquilegia canadensis, lecothue, yarrow and herbs. These gardens require minimal water and maintenance and they offer seasonal variation, color and food for local birds and butterflies. Angela Kearney Minglewood Designs
Residential cottage garden
Residential cottage garden
Landscape Design & Associates LLCLandscape Design & Associates LLC
Backyard patio area now getting established
Design ideas for a bohemian back partial sun garden for spring in Detroit with a raised bed and brick paving.
Garden Studios
Garden Studios
Fine House PhotographyFine House Photography
Fine House Studio
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic back partial sun garden in Gloucestershire.
5-Points Bungalow Overview
5-Points Bungalow Overview
Philip Crawford and associatesPhilip Crawford and associates
Overview of outdoor patio, with dining, fire pit, water feature, and arbor/trellis, surrounded by lush plantings
Design ideas for a small bohemian back fully shaded garden in Raleigh with a water feature.
The Goodfriend Garden
The Goodfriend Garden
Gardens by Jeffrey BaleGardens by Jeffrey Bale
Jeffrey Bale
Design ideas for an eclectic back fully shaded garden in Portland.
Green Driveway
Green Driveway
Avalon Northwest Landscape, LLCAvalon Northwest Landscape, LLC
Design By LaPatra Architects, Seattle
Photo of a bohemian back garden in Seattle with natural stone paving.
My Sample Projects
My Sample Projects
Patio DudesPatio Dudes
Eclectic back formal partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a pathway and concrete paving.
Eclectic Landscape
Eclectic Landscape
Medium sized bohemian back fully shaded garden seating in Dallas.
Informal Garden, Winnetka, Illinois
Informal Garden, Winnetka, Illinois
Schmechtig LandscapesSchmechtig Landscapes
Request Free Quote Informal Landscape Garden Design in Winnetka, Illinois incorporates ground cover, shrubs, annuals, perennials, grasses, stepping stones, and landscape rocks to compliment the architectural features of the home.
Skagit Valley Farmstead, Mt Vernon WA
Skagit Valley Farmstead, Mt Vernon WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Path to outdoor dining terrace. Photography by Ian Gleadle.
Photo of an eclectic back garden in Seattle.
Birdwatcher's Sanctuary in Poway
Birdwatcher's Sanctuary in Poway
Beaudry Garden DesignBeaudry Garden Design
This property was covered with pink rock when our client called us. In an effort to be gentle on the environment, and to save money, the client took our suggestion to work with what they had by incorporating more contrasting rock to bring the property together in a cohesive design. The clients are active birders and wanted to grow their own food including vegetables and fruits. We worked with interior designer, Nikki Klugh, to select gorgeous furniture to compliment the design.
Garden path
Garden path
Garden ArchitectureGarden Architecture
Small bohemian back partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Latimer Road Project
Latimer Road Project
Campion Walker LandscapesCampion Walker Landscapes
Campion Walker designed and built the pool as an inner courtyard and intimate transition from inside to outside living for a dynamic young family. Peaceful pathways shaded by native oaks, sequoias and soft, elegant drought tolerant plants accent the cool, crisp lines of home and poolside.
Antique Water Feature
Antique Water Feature
Gary Marsh DesignGary Marsh Design
San Anselmo, CA / photo: Jay Graham
Photo of a small bohemian back formal partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Blooming Artichoke
Blooming Artichoke
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
A beautiful macro shot of the blooming artichoke.
Large eclectic back full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a vegetable patch.
Global Garden, San Carlos
Global Garden, San Carlos
Garden Studio by Laura GramsGarden Studio by Laura Grams
A dramatic screening solution was designed using Parasoleil panels. We installed these metal panels with an outdoor fabric back drop to add contrast. These panels are back lit in the evenings for dazzling drama at night.
A plant lover's paradise
A plant lover's paradise
Optic Verve LLCOptic Verve LLC
With limited floor space, go vertically. Metal screens with vines divide the spaces. Winding flagstone paths narrow and widen to allow for seating/dining areas. Spaces are separated by densely planted beds.

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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