skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Garden & Outdoor
  2. Garden
  3. Space Location: Front Garden

Eclectic Front Garden Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
101 - 120 of 1,360 photos
Item 1 of 3
My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio
My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
Defining the perimeter of the front and side lawns, the garden is a celebration of color and variety. By incorporating weathered elements, such as the former porch column and birdhouse, the flower beds gain a romantic quality that sets the scene for the rest of the yard. Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz
Essex Front Yard Garden
Essex Front Yard Garden
DC FreemanDC Freeman
This beautiful front yard landscape compliments this house perfectly. It doesn't overwhelm the house, but compliments it with color all season long.
Beverly Grove, Monet Drought Tolerant Garden -Front Yard
Beverly Grove, Monet Drought Tolerant Garden -Front Yard
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Daniel Bosler Photography
Front Entry
Front Entry
Landscape Design & Associates LLCLandscape Design & Associates LLC
Garden path of flagstone connects to sidewalk leading to front door. Japanese forest grass lends a gold texture, a mixture of other perennials and varieties of dwarf hostas, Photo by K Shafer
From Birch Forest to Waterwise Garden
From Birch Forest to Waterwise Garden
Mayita Dinos Garden DesignMayita Dinos Garden Design
This bed used to be full of azaleas. Now it is full of waterwise plants- a happy melange of succulents, CA natives and Aussie plants. Mayita Dinos Photography
Curved Retaining Wall
Curved Retaining Wall
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design/Build- Woodland Cottage
Design/Build- Woodland Cottage
Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.
Fall view of azalea and window boxes
Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica
Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A bubbling basalt stone fountain creates a soothing audible backdrop and is much loved by the birds and wildlife that flock to this garden which is a certified wildlife habitat.
Walk the garden path from the driveway to the front door. You’ll feel better by
Walk the garden path from the driveway to the front door. You’ll feel better by
Weeds Garden Design Build LLCWeeds Garden Design Build LLC
Rustic Front Walk - Milwaukee, WI
Rustic Front Walk - Milwaukee, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Curved brick walk leading to the front door. Westhauser Photography
Festuca 'Siskyou Blue'
Festuca 'Siskyou Blue'
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Festuca 'Siskyou Blue' makes for a striking lawn border or lawn. It's silvery-blue color delivers compelling contrast with Spanish tile rooves, terra cotta flagstone patios, and deeper greens. Its simple, predictable, mounding form also makes it a great match for modern structures. Photos: Orly Olivier
Artistic fence as garden highlight
Artistic fence as garden highlight
Curtis Horticulture, Inc.Curtis Horticulture, Inc.
Fence by Artik Art & Architecture. Garden designed by Stephanie Curtis, Landscape Architect. Garden installed by Curtis Horticulture, Inc.
Sautee Nacoochee Renewal
Sautee Nacoochee Renewal
Art of Stone GardeningArt of Stone Gardening
We looped the driveway up the hill in order to bring the front of the home into full focus. This also made traversing the steep slope much easier. Two boulder walls are planted with drought tolerant perennials.
Another Lawn Bites the Dust - With Gusto
Another Lawn Bites the Dust - With Gusto
Billy Goodnick Garden DesignBilly Goodnick Garden Design
Grevillea 'Long John' will grow to about 15 feet high by 6 feet wide, "plugging" the view of the street from within the property, while also serving as a curious focal point from the street. A mix of Yellow and Pink Kangaroo Paw plants bring harmony and contrast in the mid-view. photo by Billy Goodnick
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
North York Front Yard Makeover
North York Front Yard Makeover
Green Apple LandscapingGreen Apple Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
Perennial hillside.
Rustic Front Yard Landscape - Milwaukee, WI
Rustic Front Yard Landscape - Milwaukee, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Close-up of shade garden with azaleas and Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola.' Westhauser Photography
Bedford Avenue, Los Angeles
Bedford Avenue, Los Angeles
Weeds Garden Design Build LLCWeeds Garden Design Build LLC
This was a dried out weed strewn desert of a corner lot - including front, side and back gardens, with enormous parkways as well. The entire landscape hadn’t been touched in many years. We removed all the dead grass and weeds, created swales and berms, a big rain garden, paths and seating areas all with permeable paving. Also added fruit trees and veggie beds, and transformed the space completely. Now, the garden is full of birds, butterflies and pollinators! And the clients got a sizable rebate through the LADWP landscape rebate program!
Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica
Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
Boulders and a riot of California native and climate appropriate drought tolerant plants create a joyous garden.

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.
6
2345678910Next Page
Ireland
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.