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Affordable Eclectic Garden Ideas and Designs

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Dry Stacked Chilton Wall
Dry Stacked Chilton Wall
Stone Arch LandscapesStone Arch Landscapes
Weathered Chilton wall stone can give a nice accent and eliminate the slope around a city house - giving you more usable space in your yard.
Elizabeth and Linda's yard renovation
Elizabeth and Linda's yard renovation
Landscape East & WestLandscape East & West
Crushed gravel patio with acid etched planters and slabs with inset Mexican pebbles. Photographer: Tim Holmes
Lethbridge Sixmile Xeriscape
Lethbridge Sixmile Xeriscape
earthlings inc.earthlings inc.
Our client was first introduced to our work when participating in the "Prairie Urban Garden" Tour put on by the Oldman Watershed Council (OWC). Their desire was to have their own "water conscious" landscape created for their new home. The Xeriscpe design was created using plant material that would have interest throughout all 4 seasons and the flagstone material was chosen to reflect the natural style the client desired.
Weessies
Weessies
Land Mechanics, Inc.Land Mechanics, Inc.
Cedar fence and planter boxes photo by Bronwyn Miller
Conifer Garden - Danby
Conifer Garden - Danby
Garden Arts / Manchester Fence CompanyGarden Arts / Manchester Fence Company
We created this large garden almost entirely w/ coniferous plants. We call this our "Vermont All-Season Color Garden"©. There is interest in this space every month of the year. Looks great in a bare winter or when there is snow. It is also low maintenance and care free. It is also unique.
Low Water Gardens
Low Water Gardens
JPM LandscapeJPM Landscape
Landscape and design by Joe Andolina
Casa de Celeste
Casa de Celeste
Hawkeye Landscape DesignHawkeye Landscape Design
Tree of Life Backyard
Tree of Life Backyard
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Retro garden
Retro garden
MG GardensMG Gardens
West facing bed on sandy soil with Oleander 'Cherry Surprise', Aloe 'Topaz', Chalksticks and foxtail asparagus fern. Tough enough to handle the heat from the concrete driveway and brick house.
TRANSFORMING GARDEN SPACES
TRANSFORMING GARDEN SPACES
Gary Winter Landscape DesignGary Winter Landscape Design
After shot - KEW
Galesville Residence
Galesville Residence
McHale Landscape Design, Inc.McHale Landscape Design, Inc.
Irregular shaped flagstone walk into outdoor living space.
Residential Portfolio
Residential Portfolio
The Land MechanicThe Land Mechanic
Adam Clack, 2016, All Rights Reserved
Side Yard Falls Church, Va
Side Yard Falls Church, Va
Native Plant Landscape Design CorpNative Plant Landscape Design Corp
A year after it was planted. This garden is ready to welcome the monarch butterflies.
Marblehead Backyard
Marblehead Backyard
Rue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLCRue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLC
Rue Sherwood Landscape Design
Typical Residential Projects
Typical Residential Projects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape ArchitectsRichard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape Architects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
No Lawn Suburban Front Yard
No Lawn Suburban Front Yard
BETWIXTdesign - Landscape & Interior DesignBETWIXTdesign - Landscape & Interior Design
Achillea millefolium blooming with fruit trees and various other drought tolerant perennials in the background. Photo by: Megan Cronovich
The Art of Entertaining
The Art of Entertaining
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Wavy tufts of native Idaho fescue create a blanket of texture below this driftwood and steel sculpture.
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
Front Yard Remodel
Front Yard Remodel
Garden View Landscape and PoolsGarden View Landscape and Pools
Front yard with decomposed granite paths with stone bench and rock water feature
Terenure Garden
Terenure Garden
Amazon Landscaping and Garden DesignAmazon Landscaping and Garden Design
Flower bed with Grasses, Lavender and Garden Ornaments by Edward Cullen Amazon Landscaping and garden design mALCI

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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