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ADU with a View
ADU with a View
Weeds Garden Design Build LLCWeeds Garden Design Build LLC
An ADU with a view! Landscape surrounds this little ADU making it a secret garden escape!
Photo of a medium sized bohemian back xeriscape and private full sun garden in Los Angeles with gravel.
Front, back and center
Front, back and center
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Lounge, daybed, pergola, firepit. Backyard transformed from vacant lot to entertainment central.
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian xeriscape and private partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Custom Fire Pit
Custom Fire Pit
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.
Landscape
Landscape
Twin Oaks Lawn and Landscape, Inc.Twin Oaks Lawn and Landscape, Inc.
A stepping stone path guides you through this unique garden! A variety of plantings and custom garden art bring this garden to life!
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian back formal partial sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Eclectic Mountain Lyons
Eclectic Mountain Lyons
High Desert Designs, llcHigh Desert Designs, llc
Design ideas for a large eclectic back xeriscape full sun garden in Denver with natural stone paving and a rockery.
Bond Residence
Bond Residence
John Nyomarkay Design, LLCJohn Nyomarkay Design, LLC
Photo of an eclectic back xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Cannes Architecte Paysagiste Garden Projects
Cannes Architecte Paysagiste Garden Projects
Atelier Nelumbo Garden DesignAtelier Nelumbo Garden Design
Cannes landscape architecture
Large eclectic back fully shaded garden in Nice with a garden path and concrete paving.
Bushnell Landscape Design-Build-Love.
Bushnell Landscape Design-Build-Love.
Bushnell Gardens & LandscapeBushnell Gardens & Landscape
Bushnell Landscape Design-Build-Love. For over two decades Bushnell’s Land­scapes has been cre­at­ing award-wining and exten­sively unique out­door liv­ing spaces. Our con­struc­tion divi­sion is a one stop shop for all of you out­door needs, whether it’s a cus­tom built out­door kitchen or fire­place or sim­ply revamp­ing your exist­ing plants and land­scape. We have the expe­ri­ence to pro­vide a cre­ative solu­tion for all your needs as well as a dis­tinc­tively bet­ter land­scape that will last for years to come.
Donald Pell Studio Gardens, East Vincent Township
Donald Pell Studio Gardens, East Vincent Township
Donald Pell - GardensDonald Pell - Gardens
The Oval--featuring Calamagrostis, Arnoglossum, Echinacea, Schyzicharium, Liatris.
This is an example of an expansive eclectic back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with a flowerbed and natural stone paving.
Del Sur Modern Elegance
Del Sur Modern Elegance
Jackie and the BeanstalkJackie and the Beanstalk
Less than one year after planting, the garden is coming alive with color.
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian garden in San Diego.
Fire Pit Seat Wall
Fire Pit Seat Wall
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
Large eclectic back garden in Chicago with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Garden Maintenance
Garden Maintenance
PermaScapes Unlimited IncPermaScapes Unlimited Inc
Xeriscaped perennial garden
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian front xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in Denver with natural stone paving.
Rustic Landscape with Lamp Post - Milwaukee, WI
Rustic Landscape with Lamp Post - Milwaukee, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Lamp post bed featuring Molinia arundinacea 'Skyracer.' Westhauser Photography
Photo of a medium sized bohemian front driveway partial sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a garden path and brick paving.
New England Perennial Flower Gardens
New England Perennial Flower Gardens
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
Sun tolerant perennials and shrubs including yarrow, coreopsis, geranium, peonies, sweet fern, hydrangea and red bud provide a transitional edge between lawn and woodland areas. Angela Kearney Minglewood Designs
Cast concrete path stone
Cast concrete path stone
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
Cast in place, concrete step pads are used through the woodlands to tie the informal spaces together. This lodge style bungalow is located on a small lake on the western side of Washington State.
Front, back and center
Front, back and center
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian front xeriscape and private partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Riley House - Walnut Creek
Riley House - Walnut Creek
The Ruth Bancroft GardenThe Ruth Bancroft Garden
Inspiration for a large bohemian xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Other with a raised bed and gravel.
small outdoor room/garden design & space planing
small outdoor room/garden design & space planing
Studio LUPOStudio LUPO
small garden/outdoor room with a mix of tiles and black decking with mini pond and Critall doors
This is an example of a small bohemian back formal and private partial sun garden for summer in Sussex with concrete paving and a wood fence.
Mystical Habitat Garden
Mystical Habitat Garden
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Photo by Ketti Kupper
Design ideas for a large bohemian back partial sun garden in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Stunning Contemporary Provence
Stunning Contemporary Provence
Jackie and the BeanstalkJackie and the Beanstalk
' La Jolla Red'Bougainvillea is ever present in the front garden. photos by Karin Wilson
Design ideas for a large eclectic front driveway full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path.

Premium 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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