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Small Eclectic Garden Ideas and Designs

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California Heights Craftsman Xeriscape
California Heights Craftsman Xeriscape
California Eco Design, Inc.California Eco Design, Inc.
This is a Roberto Burle Marx- inspired design, a drought tolerant landscape that imitates the vibrant colors and patterns of the tropics. We kept the monstera and bird of paradise plants, and with the colorful trim on the house, it all works together in this eclectic mashup.
Small Spaces
Small Spaces
G Brown DesignG Brown Design
small back yard using reused /re-purposed materials
Small bohemian back full sun garden in Salt Lake City with gravel.
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Kerry Lewis Landscape ArchitectureKerry Lewis Landscape Architecture
Photo of a small bohemian courtyard formal full sun garden for summer in Boston with a vegetable patch and brick paving.
Rain Garden for Pollinators
Rain Garden for Pollinators
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
Garden for the Disconnected Downspout. Photo by Amy Whitworth, Installation by Apogee Landscapes www.apogeelandscapes.com
Small eclectic back partial sun garden for summer in Portland with natural stone paving.
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.
Rooftop Landscaping in Minneapolis
Rooftop Landscaping in Minneapolis
yardscapes Inc.yardscapes Inc.
Finished photo of everything put together. This photo shows the long narrow portion of the deck with the large tournesol planters for an added pop of color. In the middle of each planter there is a custom twisted metal trellis for added interested and height.
Irwin
Irwin
Nature's DesignNature's Design
This back yard which includes many edibles on a open wire mesh fence has as it's core a brick patio in the shape of a fish with the stepping stones that go through a net or web shaped lawn that simulate bubbles from the top of the "fish". A very whimsical design replete a small playhouse/garden shed in the back.
Landscaping
Landscaping
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
Perennial hillside.
This is an example of a small eclectic front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Kansas City with mulch and a potted garden.
Small Garden Oasis
Small Garden Oasis
Garden Club London LtdGarden Club London Ltd
Small urban garden design in SW London Garden Club London | Tony Woods
Design ideas for a small eclectic back partial sun garden in London with decking.
Eclectic in Brooklyn Heights
Eclectic in Brooklyn Heights
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Photography by Anthony Crisafulli
This is an example of a small eclectic back fully shaded garden in New York with a retaining wall and brick paving.
Osito Garden
Osito Garden
Billy Goodnick Garden DesignBilly Goodnick Garden Design
Detail of base of water feature: Erodium (foreground) and Armeria Photo: Billy Goodnick
Inspiration for a small bohemian full sun garden for summer in Santa Barbara with a water feature and natural stone paving.
San Rafael Kitchen garden
San Rafael Kitchen garden
Avant GardenAvant Garden
Stone raised beds with decomposed granite paths. Irrigation is Netafim drip emitter tubing. photo by Galen Fultz
Photo of a small bohemian back full sun garden in San Francisco with a vegetable patch.
Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica
Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
Vegepods and a climbing trellis planted with cucumbers and Passion fruit provide a place for a vegetable garden.
Small eclectic front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and a stone fence.
Entry Gate
Entry Gate
Garden ArchitectureGarden Architecture
Inspiration for a small bohemian front partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a gate and natural stone paving.
Retro garden
Retro garden
MG GardensMG Gardens
Rather than covering up the cream brick of this 1950's house, the client wanted to celebrate it with a garden of strong forms, and bright contrasting colours. Drought tolerant and low maintenance. Here we have Aloe 'Topaz' again, the hero of the winter garden.
Edible Gardens
Edible Gardens
Rosborough Partners Inc.Rosborough Partners Inc.
Specific needs, such as an edible garden and outdoor storage for tools and refuse, require creativity when you're on a city sized lot. This client is thrilled with the result. (Photo by RStarovich)
Magical Garden Property
Magical Garden Property
Scenic LandscapingScenic Landscaping
Hidden garden details with natural stone walkway
This is an example of a small eclectic back formal partial sun garden in New York with a garden path and concrete paving.
Another Lawn Bites the Dust - With Gusto
Another Lawn Bites the Dust - With Gusto
Billy Goodnick Garden DesignBilly Goodnick Garden Design
Dark Delight New Zealand Flax were left in place from the previous garden, underplanted with Pork and Beans Sedum ground cover, which will develop blushes of red and brown in the summer. A few California poppy seeds blew in during the installation. They're welcome for now, but could overtake other plants in time. photo by Billy Goodnick
Martha's Garden
Martha's Garden
Blair Hines Design AssociatesBlair Hines Design Associates
Design ideas for a small bohemian back fully shaded garden for summer in Boston with natural stone paving.
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
FineLines Design StudioFineLines Design Studio
Michael Hunter
Inspiration for a small eclectic side full sun garden for autumn in Dallas with a garden path and concrete paving.

Small 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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