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Eclectic Front 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. Photo by Kai Craig
Suburban Native Garden
Suburban Native Garden
California Wild Landscape ArchitectureCalifornia Wild Landscape Architecture
Home in the woods
Home in the woods
DabneyCollinsDabneyCollins
Entryway with gate to the residence. Stone path planted with mazus. The bright colors grab your eye and entice you to enter.
Raised Planter
Raised Planter
Robinson Environmental DesignRobinson Environmental Design
This planter had previously been several feet lower and was raised to help create an edge to the new stairs and deck. Planted with Heavenly Bamboo and a trailing succulent type plant, it adds another level of privacy to the garden.
Arto
Arto
Art TileArt Tile
Landscape Renovation- Beverly Hills
Landscape Renovation- Beverly Hills
Rolling Greens Nursery & HomeRolling Greens Nursery & Home
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.
Artful Step
Artful Step
Merrifield Garden CenterMerrifield Garden Center
The walkway is made of natural flagstone and tiles from the homeowner's collection. The cheek walls are dry-stacked field stone. Design and installation by Merrifield Garden Center
Walkways
Walkways
Ronni Hock Garden & LandscapeRonni Hock Garden & Landscape
Photo credit: Ronni Hock
Garde Details-Planting Design
Garde Details-Planting Design
Scott Mantz Associates, IncScott Mantz Associates, Inc
Scott Mantz
Free Formed and Free Flowing
Free Formed and Free Flowing
Platinum Site DevelopmentPlatinum Site Development
This front entrance features concrete paver and natural stone combo walkway and steps. It was completed at the same time as the backyard which includes a concrete paver patio in Long Island, NY and makes the best of a small space. Strategically using plantings, the homeowners are able to enjoy their custom shaped pool and spa combo (with a naturalistic waterfall) in privacy. The paver patio allows plenty of space for sun lounging and entertaining.
Midcentury Rustic
Midcentury Rustic
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
These clients bought a Mid-century house with a vintage landscape that left something to be desired. Both the clients as well as myself have a great appreciation for midcentury design and its clean lines but the majority of the landscapes found in Mid-century housing developments across America miss the mark when it comes to more current sensibilities. The midcentury American philosophy was that man should exert dominance over the land and that hedge trimmers and lawn mowers are mans best friends. Today more enlighten landscape designers strive to create landscapes that work with nature and not dominate it. In this project we did just that. These home owners loved the view of the mountains from their back yard in Santa Barbara, the way the warm colored sand stone boulders peak through muted greens of the Chaparral. We designed this landscape to be of its place. Sourcing local sandstone boulders like to ones found in the mountains behind the house we used then to build a low retaining wall. By breaking the sloping land into two flatter sections we are able to slow down the speed at which water evacuates the property giving it a chance to soak into the soil. This allows the landscape to work like a natural mini water shed, keeping the storm drains and then the oceans overwhelmed with polluted water and providing more water to the plants with less irrigation. When it came to the plants, the clients wanted low water color and texture. To celebrate the fact that the house is located in Santa Barbara county we wanted to incorporate the muted green tones, with pops of colorful foliage. Using a mix of course lots of California native plants and Mediterranean adapted plants we created a plant plate that is beautiful, low maintenance and flutters with native fauna such as bird, and butterflies and bees.
Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Curb Appeal
Curb Appeal
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
A black powder coated steel art panel creates a focal point on an otherwise deadly blank wall. Viewed from the teak bench in the front yard, a beautiful vignette is formed. Birds are drawn to the water that collects in the naturally concave boulder. Walk to the front door as you release the fragrance of the stepable groundcovers. Photo: Amy Whitworth, Artwork: Gina Nash www.experiencedmaterials.com, Stonework: Pete Wilson www.petewilsonstoneworks.com. Landscape: Jaylene Walter www.jwlic.com
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.
La Selva Beach
La Selva Beach
Kathleen Shaeffer Design, Exterior SpacesKathleen Shaeffer Design, Exterior Spaces
Photo: K. Shaeffer
Brentwood, TN
Brentwood, TN
Who Did Your Garden Landscape DesignWho Did Your Garden Landscape Design
Plants and lawn area bordering circular driveway
Front Yards
Front Yards
VVM DesignsVVM Designs
Added interest to large corner yard using a rock bed with color coming from the foliage as well as carpet roses
clematite sur la palissade bois
clematite sur la palissade bois
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
Alexandre Duval
Wood Creek Reserve Update
Wood Creek Reserve Update
Sage Pools, Scapes & DesignSage Pools, Scapes & Design
side view of highlighting pavers and peter pan agapanthus

Eclectic Front 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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