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Eclectic Garden with a Garden Path 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.
Tree of Life Backyard
Tree of Life Backyard
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Tina Witherspoon. Metal art screens by Pepperbox.
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian back partial sun garden in Seattle with a garden path 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.
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
FineLines Design StudioFineLines Design Studio
Michael Hunter
Design ideas for a small eclectic side full sun garden for autumn in Dallas with a garden path and concrete paving.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Small Spaces
Small Spaces
G Brown DesignG Brown Design
Reused corrugated metal on fence, reused broken concrete as stepping stones, reused door as back gate,
Small bohemian side full sun garden in Salt Lake City with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Mr & Mrs Ismail
Mr & Mrs Ismail
Earthlinks LandscapingEarthlinks Landscaping
Photo of an eclectic side garden in Other with concrete paving and a garden path.
Newport Fishing Cottage
Newport Fishing Cottage
Groundswell Design Group Inc.Groundswell Design Group Inc.
Inspiration for an eclectic back garden in Philadelphia with a garden path.
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
Mystical Habitat Garden
Mystical Habitat Garden
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Photo by Ketti Kupper
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian side partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Stunning Contemporary Provence
Stunning Contemporary Provence
Jackie and the BeanstalkJackie and the Beanstalk
' La Jolla Red'Bougainvillea is ever present in the front garden. photos by Karin Wilson
Design ideas for a large eclectic front driveway full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path.
Retro garden
Retro garden
MG GardensMG Gardens
Rather than covering up the cream brick of this 1950's house, the client wanted to celebrate it with a garden of strong forms, and bright contrasting colours. Drought tolerant and low maintenance. Here we have Aloe 'Topaz' again, the hero of the winter garden.
Magical Garden Property
Magical Garden Property
Scenic LandscapingScenic Landscaping
Hidden garden details with natural stone walkway
This is an example of a small eclectic back formal partial sun garden in New York with a garden path and concrete paving.
Another Lawn Bites the Dust - With Gusto
Another Lawn Bites the Dust - With Gusto
Billy Goodnick Garden DesignBilly Goodnick Garden Design
Dark Delight New Zealand Flax were left in place from the previous garden, underplanted with Pork and Beans Sedum ground cover, which will develop blushes of red and brown in the summer. A few California poppy seeds blew in during the installation. They're welcome for now, but could overtake other plants in time. photo by Billy Goodnick
andrew grossman landscape design
andrew grossman landscape design
Andrew Grossman Landscape DesignAndrew Grossman Landscape Design
Thyme checkerboard patio and manmade farm pond
Photo of a medium sized bohemian back full sun garden in Providence with a garden path.
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
FineLines Design StudioFineLines Design Studio
Michael Hunter
Inspiration for a small eclectic side full sun garden for autumn in Dallas with a garden path and concrete paving.

Eclectic Garden with a Garden Path 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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