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Affordable Eclectic Garden Ideas and Designs

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Vegetable Garden in Containers
Vegetable Garden in Containers
The GardensmithThe Gardensmith
This vegetable garden is used year round. It is set up with an automatic watering system for a busy homeowner. The large containers are livestock watering troughs; tall enough to keep small dogs out.
Paver Patio
Paver Patio
KGR DesignKGR Design
A Columbia Slate paver patio with Holland banding to break up the space and make use of owner supplied recycled bricks. The river rock covers a drywell to aid in site drainage.
Drought Tolerant Front Yard Garden
Drought Tolerant Front Yard Garden
creations landscape designscreations landscape designs
This garden is a mixture of California native plants, flagstone set in decomposed granite, Orco pavers with an energy efficient irrigation and lighting system. There is also a wooden fence and rocks to add a pop of wow to the garden.
Flowery Entry Garden
Flowery Entry Garden
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
Red creeping thyme around bluestone stepping stones and Penstemon 'Dark Towers' create an inviting walk through the front yard in early summer
Vase Water Feature & Garden Wall
Vase Water Feature & Garden Wall
Winland's Complete Landscaping ServiceWinland's Complete Landscaping Service
This bubbling water feature is virtually maintenance free. Installed in a small planting bed it can be seen from the front entry and is a lovely addition to the garden.
Fountainscapes: Bubbling Boulder, Spilling Urns, and Other Vignette Fountains
Fountainscapes: Bubbling Boulder, Spilling Urns, and Other Vignette Fountains
Neptune's Water GardensNeptune's Water Gardens
This custom rippled urn pondless fountain was built using river rock and granite boulders. Accent planters complete this piece. Project Budget: Varies depending on the fountain piece, as shown $2500- $4,000 Photograph by Jason Heller of Neptune's Water Gardens Neptune's Water Gardens is the premier water feature design and installation company in the #Omaha Metro area. Our naturally balanced, low-maintenance ecosystem ponds work with Mother Nature, not against her. We pride ourselves in creating water features that appear to have always existed in their surrounding landscape. Whether you choose an ecosystem #pond, decorative #fountainscape, #Pondless® #Waterfall or the new #RainXchange™ System that pairs a rainwater harvesting system with a #decorative water feature – you'll be thrilled with the sight and sound that water brings to your #landscape. From #trees to #shrubs; #patios to retaining walls, the experienced #designers and #craftsman at #Neptune's Water Gardens will be able to bring all of your #outdoor living ideas to reality . For more information and inspiration visit our website http://www.omahaponds.com . Serving the Omaha Metro Area and Eastern #Nebraska and Western #Iowa . Services include pond help, pond cleaning and repair, pond and water feature maintenance, boulder bubblers and fountains, water garden and koi pond design and installation, pondless and disappearing waterfall design and installation, landscape design installation and maintenance, Stone and paver patios and retaining walls . #neptuneswatergardens #ncn #cac #aquascape #pondstars
Natural Landscaping
Natural Landscaping
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A simple lawn and landscape is delineated with garden walls built out of a recycled concrete patio. Concrete mow curbs separate lawn from landscape and integrated natural boulders add to the visual interest of this garden.
Roseville
Roseville
Landscape and Waterfall CreationsLandscape and Waterfall Creations
Succulents
Succulents
Native Sun GardensNative Sun Gardens
Succulents provide a low-maintenance and low water option for your outdoor OR indoor space. They also act as amazing ground covers and are a great alternative to lawns! Photo cred: Joshua Thayer
Tuscan Delight
Tuscan Delight
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Location: Cohasset, MA, United States What lies beyond this enchanting archway? The secluded walkway guides visitors through a shady glen of ferns, coral bells, lady’s mantle and hakonechloa and out to a broad landscape reminiscent of Tuscany, which is the place these clients find their inspiration. This island bed has contrasting green hues in the spring, with Euphorbia Shorty, Lavender and Santolina along the edges of the Pea Stone pathway. The purple Smoke Bush bloom beautifully complements the composition. Amy Martin
Whitefish Bay Backyard
Whitefish Bay Backyard
GRG PlayscapesGRG Playscapes
Little Giant Photography
Fall Color
Fall Color
Edger Landscape DesignEdger Landscape Design
Catalina form of California Fuschia blazes with flower color for several months in the fall. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design
Искусственный водоем в стиле Лофт в дизайне участка 1 га.
Искусственный водоем в стиле Лофт в дизайне участка 1 га.
Ландшафтная мастерская Алены АрсеньевойЛандшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой
В проекте участка - проект искусственного водоема продуман так, что в теле бетонной конструкции устроены проемы, где расположены тенелюбивые многолетники. Автор проекта ландшафтного дизайна - Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь
Front yard relaxation
Front yard relaxation
Ken Helmlinger CompanyKen Helmlinger Company
Photo by Ken Helmlinger
Landscape Containers - Pots & Urns
Landscape Containers - Pots & Urns
Garden Design, Inc.Garden Design, Inc.
Lush pots we've been planting each year since we installed and started maintaining the garden over 10 years agoGarden Design Inc.
Arbour Garden
Arbour Garden
Fenton Roberts Garden DesignFenton Roberts Garden Design
Jo Fenton
Whitefish Bay Backyard
Whitefish Bay Backyard
GRG PlayscapesGRG Playscapes
Little Giant Photography
Seacoast Southern Maine Plunge Pool Project
Seacoast Southern Maine Plunge Pool Project
Soake PoolsSoake Pools
BEFORE SHOT: Soake Pool in a private backyard setting. Interesting and beautiful mix of materials and texture was used on wood deck and stone surround.
Succulent Gardens and Pots
Succulent Gardens and Pots
Scenic Landscape and DesignScenic Landscape and Design
Launa Taylor
Private Home 1
Private Home 1
Drake Design StudioDrake Design Studio
Raised vegetable and herb beds with fence, cedar posts, seashell paths and antique garden gate,

Affordable 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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