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foliage, informal garden,Delicate, But Tough
foliage, informal garden,Delicate, But Tough
Edger Landscape DesignEdger Landscape Design
High shade provides a perfect environment for Alum Root in this Novato front yard. Its frothy blooms charm visitors in spring and early summer. This is a really good plant to put under California Live Oaks as they need very little summer water. Far tougher than it looks, and easy maintenance. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design
Santa Fe Residence
Santa Fe Residence
Studio DuBoisStudio DuBois
Frank Oudeman
Design ideas for an expansive bohemian courtyard xeriscape full sun garden in Albuquerque with a living wall and decking.
Wayfair fence panels
Wayfair fence panels
KGR DesignKGR Design
Fencing with 6x6 cedar posts with a mix of metal Wayfair fence panels & painted boards provides spatial definition from the street.
Small eclectic front xeriscape garden in Seattle with a metal fence.
Horticultural Eclecticsm
Horticultural Eclecticsm
The Land MechanicThe Land Mechanic
Adam Clack, All Rights Reserved
Large bohemian back xeriscape full sun garden in Denver with gravel.
Front, back and center
Front, back and center
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Photo of a medium sized bohemian front xeriscape and private partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Mountain Home
Mountain Home
The Garden Route CompanyThe Garden Route Company
A wonderful mountain home with a landscape that was designed and built by The Garden Route. It is a playground for the whole family. Photos by Rich Radford
Front Yard Remodel
Front Yard Remodel
Garden View Landscape and PoolsGarden View Landscape and Pools
Front yard with decomposed granite paths with stone bench and rock water feature
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a rockery, decomposed granite and a wood fence.
Midcentury Rustic
Midcentury Rustic
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
These clients bought a Mid-century house with a vintage landscape that left something to be desired. Both the clients as well as myself have a great appreciation for midcentury design and its clean lines but the majority of the landscapes found in Mid-century housing developments across America miss the mark when it comes to more current sensibilities. The midcentury American philosophy was that man should exert dominance over the land and that hedge trimmers and lawn mowers are mans best friends. Today more enlighten landscape designers strive to create landscapes that work with nature and not dominate it. In this project we did just that. These home owners loved the view of the mountains from their back yard in Santa Barbara, the way the warm colored sand stone boulders peak through muted greens of the Chaparral. We designed this landscape to be of its place. Sourcing local sandstone boulders like to ones found in the mountains behind the house we used then to build a low retaining wall. By breaking the sloping land into two flatter sections we are able to slow down the speed at which water evacuates the property giving it a chance to soak into the soil. This allows the landscape to work like a natural mini water shed, keeping the storm drains and then the oceans overwhelmed with polluted water and providing more water to the plants with less irrigation. When it came to the plants, the clients wanted low water color and texture. To celebrate the fact that the house is located in Santa Barbara county we wanted to incorporate the muted green tones, with pops of colorful foliage. Using a mix of course lots of California native plants and Mediterranean adapted plants we created a plant plate that is beautiful, low maintenance and flutters with native fauna such as bird, and butterflies and bees.
No Lawn Suburban Front Yard
No Lawn Suburban Front Yard
BETWIXTdesign - Landscape & Interior DesignBETWIXTdesign - Landscape & Interior Design
A winding path takes you from the sidewalk to the front door, while meandering past fruit trees, drought tolerant plants such as Achillea millefolium, Artemisia 'Powis Castle', Festuca glauca, and Penstemon. Photo by: Megan Cronovich
Harmony - Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2018
Harmony - Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2018
MG GardensMG Gardens
Eclectic planting of native and exotic species to complement honey coloured granite used in the water feature. Photo: Shania Shegadyn
Design ideas for an eclectic xeriscape garden in Melbourne.
Ainsworth Eco Landscape
Ainsworth Eco Landscape
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
This garden space emphasizes plant textures, colorful foliage and quirky decorative elements. The heart of the garden is the elevated deck that perches over a rain garden, where stormwater from the roof is allowed to collect during the rainy months. Curvilinear paver pathways were installed to gently contrast against the soft plant textures. A sturdy structure was built to protect firewood and showcase quirky travel souvenirs.
Colorful + Lush Rock Garden
Colorful + Lush Rock Garden
Blue Ribbon Lady LandscapingBlue Ribbon Lady Landscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic front xeriscape full sun garden in Dallas with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Staycation Hangout
Staycation Hangout
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A raised planter at the edge of the pool creates visual interest and helps create privacy from their adjoining neighbors. The refurbished pool barely resembles the original.
Golden, CO
Golden, CO
Lifescape Colorado.Lifescape Colorado.
Inspiration for an expansive eclectic sloped xeriscape garden in Denver with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Tesuque hillside terrace
Tesuque hillside terrace
McCumber Fine GardensMcCumber Fine Gardens
Kendall McCumber
Design ideas for a large eclectic front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Albuquerque with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
From Birch Forest to Waterwise Garden
From Birch Forest to Waterwise Garden
Mayita Dinos Garden DesignMayita Dinos Garden Design
We converted the previously high water use landscape of birches, lawn, and azaleas to a beautiful ocean friendly, watershed garden. It is a destination garden for butterflies, birds, and humans who stop to contemplate its year round colorful serenity. Mayita Dinos Photography
Dream Project edible and native garden
Dream Project edible and native garden
Gardens in AbundanceGardens in Abundance
Eclectic back xeriscape garden in Melbourne with a vegetable patch.
The Art of Food in the Garden
The Art of Food in the Garden
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Custom, powder coated aluminum vegetable beds decrease in height as they follow a stone spiral through the heart of this edible back garden. The illusion of movement creates a dynamic, fun outdoor space.
La Jolla
La Jolla
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Views of the Pacific from the water-wise garden. Photo- Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Photo of a medium sized bohemian sloped xeriscape garden in San Diego.
Succulents & Cactus
Succulents & Cactus
Bushnell Gardens & LandscapeBushnell Gardens & Landscape
Graptopetalum, Graptopetalum pentrandrum, Photo Credit: Bushnell Gardens Nursery, Granite Bay, CA
Photo of a medium sized eclectic back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Sacramento.

Eclectic Xeriscape Garden 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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