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Eclectic Garden Steps Ideas and Designs

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Bainbridge Island Residence
Bainbridge Island Residence
Aaron G. Edwards Landscape ArchitectAaron G. Edwards Landscape Architect
A Moon Gate penetrates the large cedar wall and provides a welcoming entrance into the garden.
Eclectic garden steps in Seattle.
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.
Irving Residents
Irving Residents
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a bohemian front garden steps in San Luis Obispo with decking.
Wood and Stone Steps
Wood and Stone Steps
Ross NW WatergardensRoss NW Watergardens
This is how Ross NW Watergardens conquers steep slopes. Wood steps with boulders and gravel. This property in Lake Oswego, Oregon has a backyard that is almost all steep hillside. Using wood timbers and stones we are able to create winding pathways that make the space walkable. The boulders hold the steps in place and retain the slope at the same time. Check out our design philosophy at http://www.rossnwwatergardens.com/portland-landscaping-blog/ By Ben Bowen of Ross NW Watergardens, a Portland landscaping firm.
Outdoor Rooms and Spaces
Outdoor Rooms and Spaces
Paces Construction CoPaces Construction Co
Used vine from property to create unique stairway to fire circle
Inspiration for an eclectic sloped fully shaded garden steps in Atlanta.
Rustic Stairs
Rustic Stairs
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
Monolithic slab stairs that lead to the upper grass area.
Large eclectic sloped garden steps in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Exterior
Exterior
Shannon MaloneShannon Malone
Shannon Malone © 2012 Houzz
This is an example of a bohemian garden steps in Santa Barbara.
Pat Brodie Landscape Design
Pat Brodie Landscape Design
Pat Brodie Landscape DesignPat Brodie Landscape Design
This asian inspired garden features a koi pond and waterfall, grades, and several varieties of bamboo. photo by Pat Brodie
Inspiration for an eclectic garden steps in Santa Barbara.
Eclectic Landscape
Eclectic Landscape
Inspiration for a bohemian fully shaded garden steps in Dallas with natural stone paving.
Noland Landscape Design
Noland Landscape Design
Noland Landscape DesignNoland Landscape Design
A lushly planted stroll garden featuring year round interest, plant collections, vegetable area, views and entertaining. All photos by Bill Noland
Inspiration for an eclectic back garden steps for summer in Seattle with natural stone paving.
Seattle Residence
Seattle Residence
Sublime Garden Design, LLCSublime Garden Design, LLC
Sublime Garden Design
Bohemian garden steps in Seattle with natural stone paving.
Landscape and Exterior
Landscape and Exterior
Berriz Design Build GroupBerriz Design Build Group
Design ideas for a bohemian back garden steps in DC Metro.
Linwood Street
Linwood Street
Gabhart Investments, Inc.Gabhart Investments, Inc.
Courtyard to upstairs unit
Design ideas for a bohemian garden steps in San Diego with natural stone paving.
Gardens
Gardens
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Inspiration for an eclectic sloped full sun garden steps in Seattle with natural stone paving.
My Houzz: A Place to Create
My Houzz: A Place to Create
Kimberley BryanKimberley Bryan
Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2013 Houzz
Design ideas for a bohemian sloped garden steps in Seattle with natural stone paving.
Mountainview Home
Mountainview Home
Golden Gate Palms and ExoticsGolden Gate Palms and Exotics
Design ideas for an eclectic sloped garden in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Cottage Gardens
Cottage Gardens
Anna LooperAnna Looper
Eclectic front garden steps in Other.
Pond in Rydal, Pa
Pond in Rydal, Pa
Garrett Churchill Inc.Garrett Churchill Inc.
This is an example of an eclectic fully shaded garden steps in Philadelphia with natural stone paving.
Ancaster Mill
Ancaster Mill
Brydges Landscape ArchitectureBrydges Landscape Architecture
Forestell Designed Landscapes
Photo of a bohemian sloped garden steps in Toronto.
Christian Residence
Christian Residence
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Photo of an eclectic back garden steps in San Luis Obispo.

Eclectic Garden Steps 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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