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Eclectic Garden for Spring Ideas and Designs

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Hygge [ hoog-uh ]: Cozy and comforting
Hygge [ hoog-uh ]: Cozy and comforting
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
The instructions were clear. Make it Cozy and comforting. Use natural materials, don't hurt the environment, use lots of native plants, create shade, attract bees, butterflies and humming birds. BELandscape design, set out to create a backyard that would feel like an escape for this hard working couple. Scroll to the 'Before' photos for full appreciation of this backyard transformation.
Landscaping
Landscaping
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
Perennial hillside.
Cupertino Town Home Lawn Conversion & Drought Tolerant Beds
Cupertino Town Home Lawn Conversion & Drought Tolerant Beds
Califia EcodesignCalifia Ecodesign
Hanging succulent baskets enhance the oceanic look of the freshly transplanted evening primrose, California white sage, pink Muhly, Star of Madeira, artichoke and grapefruit Agastache.
Xeriscape on Edgefield
Xeriscape on Edgefield
Terrain AtelierTerrain Atelier
Jane Mathews, designer
Riley House - Walnut Creek
Riley House - Walnut Creek
The Ruth Bancroft GardenThe Ruth Bancroft Garden
Garden beds
Little Garden
Little Garden
FineLines Design StudioFineLines Design Studio
Design and Photo Credit to Melda Clark
North York Backyard Makeover
North York Backyard Makeover
Green Apple LandscapingGreen Apple Landscaping
Chevy Chase Sustainable
Chevy Chase Sustainable
Landis Garden DesignLandis Garden Design
A tuscan urn creates focal point off front walkway.
Design/Build - Woodland Cottage
Design/Build - Woodland Cottage
Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.
Spring view of nepeta, penstemon, and allium in the front border
Corona Del Mar Residence
Corona Del Mar Residence
Verde Design Group, Landscape Architects Inc.Verde Design Group, Landscape Architects Inc.
North Albuquerque Acres
North Albuquerque Acres
Waterwise Landscapes IncorporatedWaterwise Landscapes Incorporated
Hunter Ten Broeck
Hot Lips Salvia
Hot Lips Salvia
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Hot Lips Salvia blooms look more like those of snapdragons than the notable wands of its sister salvias. It gets its name from the white and red tips of it's blooms that look like "Hot Lips". In spring, its fiesta red blooms seem to fill the garden. In winter, Hot Lips' foliage also brings something distinctive to the garden. Its woodier stalks and delicate, deep green leaves create a dramatic backdrop for the silvery foliage of Salvia Clevelandii and cassia. Photo: Orly Olivier
Shady pathway
Shady pathway
Christine Karnofsky Garden Design & ConsultingChristine Karnofsky Garden Design & Consulting
Shady pathway spilling over with Sweet Woodruff. Stone retaining wall, ferns, cool green, ferns, stone pathway, stone wall, stone retaining wall, shade garden, ground cover, shade ground cover, dappled light, natural garden
Moraga Country Club Small Frontyard
Moraga Country Club Small Frontyard
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Steve Lambert, Winner Beautification Award for Small Landscape Design - Build Small Country-club Project, with courtyard deck, low maintenance, Bitter root walls,
Another Lawn Bites the Dust - With Gusto
Another Lawn Bites the Dust - With Gusto
Billy Goodnick Garden DesignBilly Goodnick Garden Design
The primary considerations for this project were to offer color and textural interest to the street-side view while reducing maintenance and water use. The majority of the plants fall into the are low-growing to create the illusion of more space, and form a tapestry of cheery bright green hues. (photo by Billy Goodnick)
Inman Park Cottage Garden
Inman Park Cottage Garden
leah pine landscape architect, LLCleah pine landscape architect, LLC
Leah Pine
vue sur les terrasses en bois ( en cours de travaux)
vue sur les terrasses en bois ( en cours de travaux)
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
Fireworks in the Front Garden
Fireworks in the Front Garden
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
This glowing, colorful Magic front garden was once a lawn with a Dwarf Alberta Spruce. Now full of drought tolerant perennials, spiral stone paths, and no lawn at all!
Wall Fountain
Wall Fountain
Garden ArchitectureGarden Architecture
New England Perennial Flower Gardens
New England Perennial Flower Gardens
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
Angela Kearney, Minglewood Designs

Eclectic Garden for Spring 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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