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Camberwell
Camberwell
Pineapple InteriorsPineapple Interiors
Inspiration for an eclectic garden fence in London.
Creative Collaboration
Creative Collaboration
Cal Wild Landscape DesignCal Wild Landscape Design
Inspiration for an eclectic garden in Sacramento.
Skagit Valley Farmstead, Mt Vernon WA
Skagit Valley Farmstead, Mt Vernon WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Path to outdoor dining terrace. Photography by Ian Gleadle.
Photo of an eclectic back garden in Seattle.
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Looking Down
Looking Down
Jay Sifford Garden DesignJay Sifford Garden Design
View of the newly finished switchback steps, looking down the hillside toward the seating area. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Eclectic garden in Charlotte.
Suburban Garden
Suburban Garden
Evolution Landscape DesignEvolution Landscape Design
This is an example of an eclectic side garden in Philadelphia.
2013 ALE: The Potager Garden at Stonebridge Mansion
2013 ALE: The Potager Garden at Stonebridge Mansion
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery AssociationPennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association
W.D. Wells & Associates, Inc. https://www.facebook.com/wdwells.inc Project Entry: The Potager Garden at Stonebridge Mansion 2013 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner Category: Theme Garden Award Level: Bronze Project Description: The Potager Garden at Stonebridge Mansion was completed as part ofthe Oxford Arts Alliance 2011Decorator's Showcase. The Garden is a fun and productive garden featuring culinary & medicinal herbs, vegetables, and sustainable gardening concepts. Many sustainable practices can be seen throughout the project such as a compost bin, a rain water harvesting system, and use of many native herbs and vegetables. A Potager is a French term for an ornamental vegetable garden or kitchen garden. We made sure to keep that in mind as we designed the space. By using a number of herbs that have both culinary and medicinal use we are trying to encourage the public to find more sustainable, home grown options for their own food and medicine. The project also features a vertical herbal wall which is a new idea taking shape in the industry. The wall allows you to provide herbs and vegetables with an optimum growing environment while saving an exorbitant amount of space. It gives people with limited space or poor growing conditions, such as people who live in cities an opportunity to grow their own herbs and vegetables. In addition to the herb wall, vegetables such as lettuce, spinach,beans,tomatoes, and many more can be seen throughout the garden. The garden is located adjacent to the kitchen of the residence to further enhance the garden to table idea. We hope that after seeing this fun themed garden people can both enjoy the space,but also try to apply many of the practices we show to their own landscape. We encouraged visitors to stroll through,or sit awhile in our garden, and learn about rain water harvesting, food crops,vertical gardening,and more! Plant List: Botanical Name (Common Name) 16 - Buxus microphylla 'Franklin's Gem' (Franklin's Gem Boxwood) 1 - Nandina domestica (Heavenly Bamboo) 3 - Dicentra eximia (Bleeding Heart) 5 - Hellebourous orienta/is (Lenten Rose) 8 - Vaccinium corymbost"1J (Highbush B;ueberry) 4 - Hellianthus anuus (Sunflower) 15 - Calendula officina/is (Marigold) 30 - Assorted Vegetables 30 - Assorted Herbs Photo Credit: W.D. Wells & Associates, Inc.
We add Fire, Water and Light!
We add Fire, Water and Light!
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Eclectic garden in Seattle.
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Rain Garden spillway - newly installed
Rain Garden spillway - newly installed
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
Garden for the Disconnected Downspout. Photo by Amy Whitworth, Installation by Mike Gagnon www.creativetouchlandscaping.com
This is an example of a small bohemian front partial sun garden for autumn in Portland with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Timbergrove
Timbergrove
Native GardenersNative Gardeners
Inspiration for an eclectic garden in Dallas.
Birdwatcher's Sanctuary in Poway
Birdwatcher's Sanctuary in Poway
Beaudry Garden DesignBeaudry Garden Design
This property was covered with pink rock when our client called us. In an effort to be gentle on the environment, and to save money, the client took our suggestion to work with what they had by incorporating more contrasting rock to bring the property together in a cohesive design. The clients are active birders and wanted to grow their own food including vegetables and fruits. We worked with interior designer, Nikki Klugh, to select gorgeous furniture to compliment the design.
Haddonfield NJ Residence
Haddonfield NJ Residence
Ledden Palimeno Landscape Co.Ledden Palimeno Landscape Co.
Design ideas for an eclectic garden in Philadelphia.
Small Courtyard in the Suburbs by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects
Small Courtyard in the Suburbs by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects
Barnes Walker Ltd - Landscape ArchitectsBarnes Walker Ltd - Landscape Architects
Photo of a small bohemian courtyard driveway garden in Manchester.
Garden path
Garden path
Garden ArchitectureGarden Architecture
Small bohemian back partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
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McNeil Residence
McNeil Residence
Perennial Garden ConsultantsPerennial Garden Consultants
After. Cactus and succulents add interest and drama year-round, even when not in bloom.
This is an example of an eclectic front xeriscape partial sun garden in Las Vegas with a desert look.
Espalier and Courtyard
Espalier and Courtyard
J M Landscape DesignerJ M Landscape Designer
Jules Moore
This is an example of a bohemian garden in Auckland.
Seasonal Display
Seasonal Display
Rosborough Partners Inc.Rosborough Partners Inc.
Whimsical holiday decor has the celebration beginning as soon as family and friends arrive. (Photo by TThornton)
This is an example of an eclectic courtyard garden for winter in Chicago.
Trillium cuneatum
Trillium cuneatum
Jay Sifford Garden DesignJay Sifford Garden Design
Photo by Jay Sifford.
Design ideas for an eclectic garden in Charlotte.

Eclectic 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.
Arbors, trellises, pergolas
Arbors, trellises, pergolas
Just in Thyme Landscape DesignJust in Thyme Landscape Design
The arbor over the swing is intended to shade the sitting area in this hot yard as the sun comes from the left side of the swing. Evergreen Pandorea vines eventually grew over the top. The style mimicked that of the already existing pergola on the deck. The swing gives the family a resting place to watch people practicing on the putting green.
Rooftop Landscaping in Minneapolis
Rooftop Landscaping in Minneapolis
yardscapes Inc.yardscapes Inc.
Finished rooftop project with custom metal furniture and arbor, Tournesol planters, and container plantings. This is a close up of the custom metal furnishings. On top of the custom metal table base we installed limestone slabs. We decided wo add warmth to the space, by finding a reclaimed piece of wood and affixing it to a custom metal base.
African Sumac
African Sumac
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
An African Sumac shades the bioswale. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography
Inspiration for an expansive eclectic xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
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