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Eclectic Garden with a Pathway Ideas and Designs

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Tree of Life Backyard
Tree of Life Backyard
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Photo of a medium sized eclectic side partial sun garden in Seattle with a pathway and natural stone paving.
Suburban large wrap-around garden- early spring aspect of front garden
Suburban large wrap-around garden- early spring aspect of front garden
K Studio Landscape Architecture & Garden DesignK Studio Landscape Architecture & Garden Design
Photo of an eclectic front full sun garden in London with a pathway.
Junction Front Yard Parking Pad
Junction Front Yard Parking Pad
Green Apple LandscapingGreen Apple Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian front driveway full sun garden for summer in Toronto with a pathway and concrete paving.
Front Yard redo
Front Yard redo
KGR DesignKGR Design
Utilitarian pathway from the front courtyard to the rear of the house. Plantings provide seasonal interest.
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a pathway, gravel and a metal fence.
Modern Curb Appeal
Modern Curb Appeal
Elite ConcreteElite Concrete
A modern curb appeal makeover that incorporates our Limestone Finish and exposed aggregate.
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic driveway garden in Toronto with a pathway.
Backyard Walkway
Backyard Walkway
DC FreemanDC Freeman
Here is an alternative to a typical walkway. It's beautiful, natural, and whimsical. River rock and bluestone compliment each other perfectly.
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian side driveway partial sun garden in New York with a pathway and natural stone paving.
Salvaged Stone Patio, Rustic + Sand-Set
Salvaged Stone Patio, Rustic + Sand-Set
The Land MechanicThe Land Mechanic
Design ideas for a small bohemian back xeriscape full sun garden in Denver with a pathway and natural stone paving.
Irvine Driveway Reimagined
Irvine Driveway Reimagined
Table2GardenTable2Garden
Uplighting of the new trees makes the most of these new trees and boulders and stone allow for a much needed elevation to be added to this very small side yard adjacent to the driveway. A lovely walkway was added along with a small pond.
Vibrant Summerlin Courtyard/Entry
Vibrant Summerlin Courtyard/Entry
Perennial Garden ConsultantsPerennial Garden Consultants
After--a much more inviting walk up to the front door! Fig vine, Ficus pumila, was planted to soften the stark wall, while dwarf mock orange, Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf,' softens the edge of the linear walkway. Dietes vegeta on the shadier side mirrors the vertical Muhlenbergia 'Regal Mist' grasses on the sunnier side. Bougainvillea will frame the entry in colorful bloom given a few seasons. Photo by Perennial Garden Consultants.
Bonterra Cross Creek Ranch Wall & Landscape
Bonterra Cross Creek Ranch Wall & Landscape
Sage Pools, Scapes & DesignSage Pools, Scapes & Design
Side entry to back yard with black star gravel and polished concrete leuders.
Photo of an eclectic side full sun garden in Houston with a pathway and gravel.
CASA D
CASA D
Aveille LandscapeAveille Landscape
Playful and colorful walkway. We played with colors and textures to creating abeaitiful eclectic landscape.
Photo of a medium sized eclectic back formal full sun garden for summer in Mexico City with a pathway, concrete paving and a stone fence.
Modern Curb Appeal
Modern Curb Appeal
Elite ConcreteElite Concrete
A modern curb appeal makeover that incorporates our Limestone Finish and exposed aggregate.
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian driveway garden in Toronto with a pathway.
Junction Front Yard Parking Pad
Junction Front Yard Parking Pad
Green Apple LandscapingGreen Apple Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian front driveway full sun garden for summer in Toronto with a pathway and concrete paving.
Back Patio @ Umatilla Street Garden
Back Patio @ Umatilla Street Garden
The Land MechanicThe Land Mechanic
Umatilla Street Wildspace
Design ideas for a small eclectic back xeriscape full sun garden in Denver with a pathway and natural stone paving.
Front Yard redo
Front Yard redo
KGR DesignKGR Design
Concrete paver patio, w/ clay paver edging. A dry stream bed minimizes maintenance and provides visual interest.
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a pathway, concrete paving and a metal fence.
North Haven Revegetation / Gardens
North Haven Revegetation / Gardens
HotbotanyHotbotany
Uncut natural stone pathway installed leading to front door beside woodland beds
Design ideas for a large eclectic front fully shaded garden for summer in New York with a pathway and natural stone paving.
My Sample Projects
My Sample Projects
Patio DudesPatio Dudes
Inspiration for a bohemian back formal partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a pathway and concrete paving.
Landscape
Landscape
DC FreemanDC Freeman
This client wanted more garden than grass. The front landscape was expansive enough to create dimensions and levels with retaining walls and moss rock.
Lighting the stairs
Lighting the stairs
Jill Davis DesignJill Davis Design
Put in landscape lighting to let you find your way #AllianceOutdoorlighting
Design ideas for a small eclectic sloped xeriscape full sun garden with a pathway and brick paving.
The wide arc
The wide arc
Green & GorgeousGreen & Gorgeous
The arc of the path dominates the space dividing the lawn and the gravel garden planting.
Photo of a small eclectic back formal full sun garden for autumn in Other with a pathway and natural stone paving.

Eclectic Garden with a Pathway 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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