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Hot Lips Salvia
Hot Lips Salvia
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Hot Lips Salvia blooms look more like those of snapdragons than the notable wands of its sister salvias. It gets its name from the white and red tips of it's blooms that look like "Hot Lips". In spring, its fiesta red blooms seem to fill the garden. In winter, Hot Lips' foliage also brings something distinctive to the garden. Its woodier stalks and delicate, deep green leaves create a dramatic backdrop for the silvery foliage of Salvia Clevelandii and cassia. Photo: Orly Olivier
A Missouri Heights Natural
A Missouri Heights Natural
Salt + Dirt | Outside DesignSalt + Dirt | Outside Design
In a vast natural landscape, the formal design of intentionally landscaped beds often jars, visually. This Client came from Lake Forest, Illinois, the land of gentrified old world landscapes. Here in the Rockies, she left behind her corporate career to immerse herself in horses, art and a new life lived in connection with family and Nature. She wanted a simple landscape that spoke to these new desires. For this project, we crafted opportunities for Nature to weave its way back into the landscape. The circle drive is the first whiff of this. Designed around a gnarled cedar, the spirit of this entire ranch, we simplified the plant palette, bringing in native and regionally adapted grasses and wildflowers. And that's it! These colors burn against the silvers and tawny browns of Missouri Heights! Gigi
Native Bank
Native Bank
Private Gardens, Public PlacesPrivate Gardens, Public Places
Switchback paths were created and erosion was stopped by the use of native plants to make this beautiful and textured landscape on a steep bank down to Lake Michigan.
Golden, CO
Golden, CO
Lifescape Colorado.Lifescape Colorado.
This is an example of an expansive eclectic sloped xeriscape garden in Denver with natural stone paving.
Putting Green
Putting Green
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
A Backyard Resort with a freeform saltwater pool as the focal point, a spa provides a spot to relax. A large raised waterfall spills into the pool, appearing to flow from the koi pond above. We extended a streambed to flow from behind the outdoor kitchen, all the way to the patio, to spill into the koi pond. A Sports Court at one end of the yard with putting greens meander throughout the landscape and the water features. A curved outdoor kitchen with a large Viking grill with a warming drawer to the sink and outdoor refrigeration. A Pavilion with large roof and columns unite the landscape with the home while creating an outdoor living room with a stone fireplace along the back wall, while still allowing views of the yard beyond.
Water Features
Water Features
Gardenalia Property Services, LLCGardenalia Property Services, LLC
Photo of an expansive bohemian garden for summer in Other with a water feature.
Loveland Drive
Loveland Drive
Marti Neely, APLDMarti Neely, APLD
Marti Neely, APLD
Photo of an expansive eclectic back full sun garden for summer in Omaha with a water feature and mulch.
A Terraced Garden in Vermont
A Terraced Garden in Vermont
Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)
This terraced landscape in Vermont flows from a high perch on a contemporary home’s second-story viewing deck through a grassy play space with a fire pit terrace, past mown fields to a swimming pond with a small lake house and on through a wet meadow to a beaver pond beyond. Here, a lush perennial bed overflowing with color hugs the side of the garage. In the background are apple trees and a terraced hillside vegetable garden surrounded by a solar-powered electric fence to keep out the deer and porcupines. Birdhouses decorate the fenceposts. The perennials include Rudbeckia, Buddleia, Shasta daisies, and Amsonia. Photo by Susan Teare.
Bay Colony Remodel
Bay Colony Remodel
Whisper House Real Estate Group, L.L.CWhisper House Real Estate Group, L.L.C
This water feature doubled as a retaining wall. The addition of a water feature in a front yard provides a wonderful backdrop for guests coming over. At night, the illuminated water adds mystery to the house. The plants surrounding the waterfall were chosen for height and color. There is no need to water here as the spray from the waterfall keeps things lush.
Whimsical Fusion Landscape
Whimsical Fusion Landscape
Parklane LandscapesParklane Landscapes
Photo of an expansive eclectic back formal full sun garden for summer in Toronto with a garden path and mulch.
Hillsdale Residence
Hillsdale Residence
ADRIAN SMITH - Landscape ArchitectureADRIAN SMITH - Landscape Architecture
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Photo of an expansive eclectic front full sun garden in New York.
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.
Royal Oak Residence
Royal Oak Residence
McHale Landscape Design, Inc.McHale Landscape Design, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive bohemian side partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro.
Patio Ensconced in Lush, Leafy Greenery
Patio Ensconced in Lush, Leafy Greenery
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
California natives, including Hummingbird Sage, Salvia Clevelandii and Indian Mallow thrive in the bioswale. Here, grape seems to reach for the sun from the rebar arbor. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography
ROOFTOP HEALING GARDEN / A Long Term Heritage Project
ROOFTOP HEALING GARDEN / A Long Term Heritage Project
The Art of LandscapeThe Art of Landscape
Jane L Luce
Expansive eclectic roof full sun garden in DC Metro with decking.
Garden Walks
Garden Walks
Rosborough Partners Inc.Rosborough Partners Inc.
We are bursting with pride to have the very talented Carol Yetken host a multi garden club group walk through the impressive Baha'i Temple gardens that we manage. Attendees learned the history about the design and evolution of the landmark property's surrounding gardens and fountains since the original design was approved in 1951. (Photos by RStarovich)
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.
A Terraced Garden in Vermont
A Terraced Garden in Vermont
Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)
This terraced landscape in Vermont flows from a high perch on a contemporary home’s second-story viewing deck through a grassy play space with a fire pit terrace, past mown fields to a swimming pond with a small lake house and on through a wet meadow to a beaver pond beyond. Here, perennial beds jam-packed with color hug the sides of the garage, topped with solar panels. Photo by Susan Teare.
Outdoor Living in Wide Open Spaces
Outdoor Living in Wide Open Spaces
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
A custom fire pit can be built in just about any shape, size, and finish. Photo by Roger Haywood
This is an example of an expansive eclectic back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Denver with a fireplace and concrete paving.
Home Headquarters (Urban Farmstead)
Home Headquarters (Urban Farmstead)
Grateful BedsGrateful Beds
Cory Barton, Barton Design
Expansive eclectic partial sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with brick paving.

Expansive 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.
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