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Eclectic Garden with Decking Ideas and Designs

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Urban View Living--Project Pics Show Fresh Planting
Urban View Living--Project Pics Show Fresh Planting
Land2c Landscape ArchitectureLand2c Landscape Architecture
Land2c Photo Exterior of chicken run and pots for herbs on new, graceful stairs. The old chicken coop and run was demolished and a new, custom coop and run were tucked under the deck. and stairs. Star Jasmine isplanted around the run-- not harmful to chickens. As it grows it will blend the run into the garden and create more shady areas for the chickens. Human access to the run is concealed as one of the frame squares. The frame will be painted to match the house trim color. Dark vinyl coated chicken wire was used to be less visually noticeable. The stair pots provide room for herbs to grow.
Pondless Waterfalls Ideas for your Kentucky Landscape
Pondless Waterfalls Ideas for your Kentucky Landscape
H2O DesignsH2O Designs
Pondless Waterfalls allow you to enjoy the sight and sound of running water without the maintenance of a pond. The waterfall is undoubtedly the most beautiful and favored feature in a water garden. The Pondless Waterfall has made many Kentucky water-lovers who were previously unable to indulge in the sweet sounds of falling water, very happy. It’s a great alternative for those who are trying to get their feet wet, or looking to fit a little bit of paradise into their own backyard. If space is lacking in your yard or you have safety concerns with a pond, then a Pondless Waterfall is perfect you! If you live in Kentucky (KY) Contact us to get started with your Pondless Waterfall design. Photos By H2O Designs Inc. Lexington Kentucky
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.
Moraga Country Club Small Frontyard
Moraga Country Club Small Frontyard
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Steve Lambert,Winner Beautification Award for Small Landscape Design - Build Small Country-club Project, with courtyard deck, low maintenance, Bitter root walls,
Ardross Garden
Ardross Garden
Ascher SmithAscher Smith
Inspiration for a bohemian back garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.
vue sur les terrasses en bois ( en cours de travaux)
vue sur les terrasses en bois ( en cours de travaux)
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
Photo of a medium sized eclectic sloped xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Nantes with a retaining wall and decking.
Bridge Garden
Bridge Garden
UserUser
This is an example of a large bohemian back formal raised pond in Seattle with a vegetable patch and decking.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - A Rooftop Garden Walkway
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - A Rooftop Garden Walkway
Hamilton Building Supply / HBS Home™Hamilton Building Supply / HBS Home™
The craftsmen at Hamilton Building Supply were delighted to build this gorgeous curved walkway for one of the rooftop gardens that can be found at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. We kept in mind the sick children and their families who would be enjoying the gardens while their little ones had to remain in the hospital. This project is a study to show how a walk such as this is constructed from start to finish.
West Village Backyard Gets Makeover with Artificial Turf & Plants
West Village Backyard Gets Makeover with Artificial Turf & Plants
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This backyard for a townhouse in Manhattan’s West Village is made for entertaining and relaxation! Our re-design of the space included artificial turf to replace a failing lawn, updated plantings, overhead string lighting, and new lawn furniture. The existing plantings of boxwoods and birch trees, while healthy, were a little bland and boring looking, so we spiced up the plantings by adding more color, texture, and variety to the space. Our design plans included purple heuchera, gold hakone grass, creeping Jenny, rhododendrons, and a coral-bark maple tree. We picked a high-end, eco-friendly (petroleum free) artificial turf that looks exactly like real grass and is maintenance-free. It’s especially important to choose petroleum free turf for high traffic areas where children and pets may frequently come into contact with the turf. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
Creative Circular Staircase
Creative Circular Staircase
The Horticulture Consultant & DesignThe Horticulture Consultant & Design
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic back garden in Denver with a retaining wall and decking.
Maxwell Park Residence
Maxwell Park Residence
Miller Landscape ArchitectureMiller Landscape Architecture
photo by Adrienne Link Newton
Photo of a large eclectic back full sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with a retaining wall and decking.
My Houzz: A Deconstructed Saltbox in the Hamptons
My Houzz: A Deconstructed Saltbox in the Hamptons
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Design ideas for an eclectic garden fence in New York with decking.
Holiday at Home
Holiday at Home
Mr Jason GrantMr Jason Grant
Photography by Lauren Bamford
Design ideas for a small eclectic back partial sun garden in Sydney with decking.
Pines House
Pines House
Povero&CompanyPovero&Company
Gate to the main entrance off of the boardwalk
Inspiration for a bohemian front garden in New York with decking.
Seacoast Southern Maine Plunge Pool Project
Seacoast Southern Maine Plunge Pool Project
Soake PoolsSoake Pools
BEFORE SHOT: Soake Pool in a private backyard setting. Interesting and beautiful mix of materials and texture was used on wood deck and stone surround.
Romantic country garden
Romantic country garden
Landscape d.o.o. SloveniaLandscape d.o.o. Slovenia
location . Ljubljana vicinity size . 5000 m2 planning . 2008 completed . 2009 A garden in an open, rural landscape shows several faces and stories. A multileveled wooded garden for summer parties in the cool of the forest. A small lake with floating wooden paths, which embrace sitting areas, a fireplace and an isle, from which one observes all different moods of nature. This garden is a romantic detail of Monets waterlilies, the light falling through the majestic trees, a piece of arcadia. Photo credits: Landscape d.o.o. Slovenija
Home in the woods
Home in the woods
DabneyCollinsDabneyCollins
Entryway with gate to the residence. Stone path planted with mazus. The bright colors grab your eye and entice you to enter.
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian front fully shaded garden in Other with decking and a potted garden.
Raised Planter
Raised Planter
Robinson Environmental DesignRobinson Environmental Design
This planter had previously been several feet lower and was raised to help create an edge to the new stairs and deck. Planted with Heavenly Bamboo and a trailing succulent type plant, it adds another level of privacy to the garden.
Garden living space
Garden living space
Pineapple InteriorsPineapple Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian garden in Kent with decking.
Bainbridge Island Residence
Bainbridge Island Residence
Aaron G. Edwards Landscape ArchitectAaron G. Edwards Landscape Architect
A simple wooden boardwalk passes through the forest. The stone sculpture is by Aaron G. Edwards
Inspiration for an eclectic garden in Seattle with a garden path and decking.

Eclectic Garden with Decking 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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