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Eclectic Garden with Decking Ideas and Designs

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Paddington - Courtyard
Paddington - Courtyard
The Small GardenThe Small Garden
www.thesmallgarden.com.au
Inspiration for an eclectic courtyard garden for summer in Brisbane with an outdoor sport court and decking.
Rockcliff
Rockcliff
Fine Focus PhotographyFine Focus Photography
Tre Dunham
Design ideas for an eclectic garden in Austin with a water feature and decking.
Garden Stairs
Garden Stairs
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
Photo of a medium sized eclectic front fully shaded garden steps for spring in Orange County with decking and a metal fence.
Custom Fire pit, paving and tropical planting
Custom Fire pit, paving and tropical planting
Robinson Environmental DesignRobinson Environmental Design
For all of the perimeter plantings that this garden had when we first visited the site, it felt exposed with very little privacy. The existing outdoor spaces were virtually nonexistent and hence, went unused. The stairs from the house to the garden were rickety and unattractive doing nothing but transport guests from the inside to the out. As with all of my gardens, the operative goal was Sanctuary in all of it's forms. Creating the sacred from the secular, making the cold and uncomfortable into the warm and inviting. The lot on which this garden was built is one filled with sharp angles that go unnoticed on a conscious level but come into sharp focus when all of the layers are stripped away. My first and most obvious solution was to pour custom circular pads that transport the client and her friends from area to area as if one is jumping from lily pad to lily pad. Small enough in spaces to transport a guest from area to area, large enough to hold a car, the exposed aggregate pads blend in with the multicolored Del Rio pebbles used throughout the garden. A tropical extravaganza, this garden is now the epitome of seclusion and privacy right in the middle of Venice, California.
Giargino Zen
Giargino Zen
Superfici d'AutoreSuperfici d'Autore
pavimento in teck trattato con oli naturali
Photo of a large eclectic front formal and private full sun garden in Other with decking and a wood fence.
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.
Syndicate West's Garden
Syndicate West's Garden
Syndicate West ArchitectsSyndicate West Architects
Small bohemian back partial sun garden for summer in Cambridgeshire with a potted garden and decking.
TRANSFORMING GARDEN SPACES
TRANSFORMING GARDEN SPACES
Gary Winter Landscape DesignGary Winter Landscape Design
After shot 1- ATTWOOD
Photo of a small bohemian back formal partial sun garden in Melbourne with decking.
Park Ridge
Park Ridge
Taproot Garden DesignTaproot Garden Design
Large bohemian side xeriscape and private full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a wood fence and decking.
Bohemian Canyon House
Bohemian Canyon House
Studio ConnateStudio Connate
Inspiration for an expansive bohemian side full sun garden in Los Angeles with a desert look and decking.
Bohemian Canyon House
Bohemian Canyon House
Studio ConnateStudio Connate
Expansive eclectic back full sun garden in Los Angeles with a desert look and decking.
North York Backyard Makeover
North York Backyard Makeover
Green Apple LandscapingGreen Apple Landscaping
Photo of a large bohemian back partial sun garden for spring in Toronto with decking.
Aerial View Post Installation
Aerial View Post Installation
Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden DesignHortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design
A celebrated actor couple’s relaxing Hudson Valley retreat stands at the edge of a spectacular east-facing slope. The house boasts sweeping panoramic views of the Berkshires and surrounding hills and fields. Nestled amongst 14 acres of meadows and mature, mixed woodland, the garden’s rustic hardscaping, sitting walls, steps and paths, spiral, terracing and benches are constructed from rough hewn slabs of local New York fieldstone and granite reclaimed from the site excavation. Durable swaths of deer resistant native plants explode with color throughout the season. Simple, yet thoughtful detailing sets the tone for a relaxing and inspiring atmosphere, where pollinators can thrive and creative minds can be set free.
Riverine Crest Project
Riverine Crest Project
Sage Pools, Scapes & DesignSage Pools, Scapes & Design
colonnade holly, mexican sage, foxtail ferns, and bicolor iris with variegated yucca in the pots
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic back full sun garden in Houston with decking.
1905 NZ Villa Renovation
1905 NZ Villa Renovation
Morgan ZhenMorgan Zhen
There are only few flowering plants in the garden since my partner has got hay fever. A hand painted wooden walkway adds color and focal point to this low maintenance garden.
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.
Modern Eclectic
Modern Eclectic
dp environmentsdp environments
A custom build water feature is the focal point of this small landscape design. Flanked by Papyrus, the colorful sky blue tiles are offset by rust tone accent tiles to match the custom steel troughs. The water spills into a custom basin with rocks and pebbles for a natural pond look while maintaining a contemporary shape. Lily Pads and other bog plants can be grown in here.
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
Park Ridge
Park Ridge
Taproot Garden DesignTaproot Garden Design
Design ideas for a large eclectic back formal and private full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with decking and a wood fence.
Laser cut metal PERGOLAS
Laser cut metal PERGOLAS
EntanglementsEntanglements
Laser cut steel cabana structure by the pool. Featuring 'Bubble' metal screening, large steel garden planters, and outdoor furniture
Design ideas for a large eclectic back formal garden in Melbourne with 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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