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newly planted garden around hogwire fence
newly planted garden around hogwire fence
Teresa Donovan LandscapingTeresa Donovan Landscaping
This is an example of an eclectic garden in San Francisco.
Stone Garden Entrance
Stone Garden Entrance
RootBoundRootBound
View of decomposed walkway and back of stone garden. photo by Lani Woodruff
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic garden in Other.
THE WORK IN PROGRESS THAT IS MY HOME
THE WORK IN PROGRESS THAT IS MY HOME
Rare Pear StudioRare Pear Studio
Shani Nottingham
This is an example of a bohemian garden in Sydney.
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Bond Residence
Bond Residence
John Nyomarkay Design, LLCJohn Nyomarkay Design, LLC
Photo of an eclectic back xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Mixed Media Patio
Mixed Media Patio
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
A patio of Mixed materials holds this tiny backyard together Collaborative design by Amy Whitworth, Lora Price and Annie Bamberger Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Photo by Amy Whitworth
DROOG Design Garden
DROOG Design Garden
Claude Pasquer Architecte Paysagiste DPLGClaude Pasquer Architecte Paysagiste DPLG
Claude Pasquer Vue du restaurant de l'hotel Droog Le Plafon de Graines de pluie, mangeoires à oiseaux
Bohemian garden in Amsterdam.
poolside water sculpture
poolside water sculpture
Pilato's ArtscapePilato's Artscape
Water flows over the sinuous stone creating movement and tranquility.
This is an example of an eclectic garden in New York.
Shoreline Retaining Walls
Shoreline Retaining Walls
Landscapes by Tom LLCLandscapes by Tom LLC
shoreline boulder retaining wall with granite steps into water
Medium sized eclectic sloped full sun garden for summer in Boston with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Lemon Thread false cypress with Slow Mound Mugo Pine
Lemon Thread false cypress with Slow Mound Mugo Pine
Jay Sifford Garden DesignJay Sifford Garden Design
Photo by Jay Sifford.
This is an example of a bohemian garden in Charlotte.
Jardin de ville
Jardin de ville
Les jardins d'hortenseLes jardins d'hortense
Small eclectic full sun garden in Rennes with a living wall.
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
FineLines Design StudioFineLines Design Studio
Photo Credit: Michael Hunter
This is an example of a small bohemian side full sun garden for autumn in Dallas with a garden path and concrete paving.
Clifton Hill
Clifton Hill
Eckersley Garden ArchitectureEckersley Garden Architecture
Design ideas for a bohemian garden in Melbourne with natural stone paving.
Gothic
Gothic
Acorn LandscapesAcorn Landscapes
Andy Berry
Photo of a bohemian garden in Gloucestershire.
A Pond for the Front Entry
A Pond for the Front Entry
Mary Kirk Menefee, Landscape DesignerMary Kirk Menefee, Landscape Designer
After two years of careful gardening by the homeowner, the garden has grown lush. Designed by Mary Kirk Menefee; installed by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Mary Kirk Menefee
Smith/Garret Garden
Smith/Garret Garden
Gardens by Jeffrey BaleGardens by Jeffrey Bale
Jeffrey Bale
Bohemian back garden wall in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Woodland garden 1
Woodland garden 1
Jay Sifford Garden DesignJay Sifford Garden Design
Chinese doors create a sense of mystery as to what lies beyond. I built a frame, free standing, and flanked it with rhododendron.
This is an example of an eclectic garden in Charlotte.
Sopris Homes - "Sierra" residence
Sopris Homes - "Sierra" residence
Sopris HomesSopris Homes
This is the 2009 Metro Denver HBA "Raising the Bar" award winning "Custom Home of the Year" and "Best Urban in-fill Home of the Year". This custom residence was sits on a hillside with amazing views of Boulder's Flatirons mountain range in the scenic Chautauqua neighborhood. The owners wanted to be able to enjoy their mountain views and Sopris helped to create a living space that worked to synergize with the outdoors and wrapped the spaces around an amazing water feature and patio area. photo credit: Ron Russo landscape: Steve Ward
Eclectic Gardens
Eclectic Gardens
Mary-Liz Campbell Landscape DesignMary-Liz Campbell Landscape Design
Purple plum, Japanese maple, dwarf blue spruce, mugo pine, rudbeckia, perovskia, hydrangeas, juniper
Eclectic back full sun garden in New York.
Diamond Hill Estate
Diamond Hill Estate
AHBLAHBL
Inspiration for a bohemian back garden in New York.

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.
Eclectic Landscape
Eclectic Landscape
Inspiration for an eclectic garden in Little Rock with a water feature.
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