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Eclectic Garden for Summer 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.
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.
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.
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
Rustic Landscape with Lamp Post - Milwaukee, WI
Rustic Landscape with Lamp Post - Milwaukee, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Lamp post bed featuring Molinia arundinacea 'Skyracer.' Westhauser Photography
Photo of a medium sized bohemian front driveway partial sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a garden path and brick paving.
New England Perennial Flower Gardens
New England Perennial Flower Gardens
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
Sun tolerant perennials and shrubs including yarrow, coreopsis, geranium, peonies, sweet fern, hydrangea and red bud provide a transitional edge between lawn and woodland areas. Angela Kearney Minglewood Designs
California Heights Craftsman Xeriscape
California Heights Craftsman Xeriscape
California Eco Design, Inc.California Eco Design, Inc.
This is a Roberto Burle Marx- inspired design, a drought tolerant landscape that imitates the vibrant colors and patterns of the tropics. We kept the monstera and bird of paradise plants, and with the colorful trim on the house, it all works together in this eclectic mashup.
Royal Oak Residence
Royal Oak Residence
McHale Landscape Design, Inc.McHale Landscape Design, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive bohemian side partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro.
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Kerry Lewis Landscape ArchitectureKerry Lewis Landscape Architecture
Photo of a small bohemian courtyard formal full sun garden for summer in Boston with a vegetable patch and brick paving.
Container Pot Garden Design Ideas - Wilmette, Illinois Schmechtig Landscapes
Container Pot Garden Design Ideas - Wilmette, Illinois Schmechtig Landscapes
Schmechtig LandscapesSchmechtig Landscapes
Request Free Quote Container Pot Garden Design in Wilmette, Illinois by Schmechtig Landscapes using succulant plants
Osito Garden
Osito Garden
Billy Goodnick Garden DesignBilly Goodnick Garden Design
A quiet, meditative space on a tree-covered, west facing side yard. The dominant planting motif is semi-tropical foliage emphasizing chartreuse and light green leaves in varying textures and forms. Photo: Billy Goodnick
Rain Garden for Pollinators
Rain Garden for Pollinators
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
Garden for the Disconnected Downspout. Photo by Amy Whitworth, Installation by Apogee Landscapes www.apogeelandscapes.com
Small eclectic back partial sun garden for summer in Portland with natural stone paving.
small outdoor room/garden design & space planing
small outdoor room/garden design & space planing
Studio LUPOStudio LUPO
small garden/outdoor room with a mix of tiles and black decking with mini pond and Critall doors
This is an example of a small bohemian back formal and private partial sun garden for summer in Sussex with concrete paving and a wood fence.
Rooftop Landscaping in Minneapolis
Rooftop Landscaping in Minneapolis
yardscapes Inc.yardscapes Inc.
Finished photo of everything put together. This photo shows the long narrow portion of the deck with the large tournesol planters for an added pop of color. In the middle of each planter there is a custom twisted metal trellis for added interested and height.
Hillside Garden Landscape with Water Features and Beautiful Plantings
Hillside Garden Landscape with Water Features and Beautiful Plantings
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
This side yard provides a large lawn area for play, with an abundance of mature trees and colorful plantings.
Inspiration for a large bohemian sloped xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a retaining wall and mulch.
Irwin
Irwin
Nature's DesignNature's Design
This back yard which includes many edibles on a open wire mesh fence has as it's core a brick patio in the shape of a fish with the stepping stones that go through a net or web shaped lawn that simulate bubbles from the top of the "fish". A very whimsical design replete a small playhouse/garden shed in the back.
Battersea Terrace
Battersea Terrace
The London Gardener LtdThe London Gardener Ltd
Steve Lyne
Design ideas for a bohemian back partial sun garden for summer in London with a potted garden and natural stone paving.

Eclectic Garden for Summer 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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