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Eclectic Garden for Spring Ideas and Designs

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North York Backyard Makeover
North York Backyard Makeover
Green Apple LandscapingGreen Apple Landscaping
Secret Garden in Dilworth
Secret Garden in Dilworth
Solow Design GroupSolow Design Group
This crushed stone path leads to lush hosta, ferns and heucheras, that provide abundant sensory pleasure punctuated at its end with an endearing garden niche. In addition, a raised, circular fountain and wrought iron bench serve as the perfect spot to contempate the good things in life. Photos courtesy Solow Design Group
Gates
Gates
Indian Rock LandscapesIndian Rock Landscapes

Lomas & Tramway
Lomas & Tramway
Waterwise Landscapes IncorporatedWaterwise Landscapes Incorporated
Hunter Ten Broeck
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. Incorporate natural materials, don't hurt the environment, use lots of native plants, create shade, attract bees, butterflies and humming birds. BELandscape design, created a backyard that is an escape for this hard working couple. Scroll to the 'Before' photos to fully appreciate this backyard transformation.
Ballard Bungalow, Seattle WA (after)
Ballard Bungalow, Seattle WA (after)
Michael Muro Garden DesignMichael Muro Garden Design
Evergreens were planted as a privacy screen from a neighboring apartment house. A combination of color and texture create a casual border, rather than a formal hedge, along the property line.
Shade Garden 2
Shade Garden 2
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
New England Perennial Flower Gardens
New England Perennial Flower Gardens
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
Regionally native trees and shrubs including white pine, amalanchier, mt. laurel and barren strawberry soften cedar fence panels which are staggered along the property line to provide privacy but allow for wildlife passage. Angela Kearney Minglewood Designs
Another Lawn Bites the Dust - With Gusto
Another Lawn Bites the Dust - With Gusto
Billy Goodnick Garden DesignBilly Goodnick Garden Design
Dark Delight New Zealand Flax were left in place from the previous garden, underplanted with Pork and Beans Sedum ground cover, which will develop blushes of red and brown in the summer. A few California poppy seeds blew in during the installation. They're welcome for now, but could overtake other plants in time. photo by Billy Goodnick
Pond
Pond
Oasis Ponds & PatiosOasis Ponds & Patios

In ground trampolines
In ground trampolines
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Metal Retaining Walls, Planters, Steps
Metal Retaining Walls, Planters, Steps
California Deck BuildersCalifornia Deck Builders
Hardscape by California Deck Builders.
NYC Rooftop Garden Deck of Greenroof Fusion
NYC Rooftop Garden Deck of Greenroof Fusion
New York Plantings Garden DesignNew York Plantings Garden Design
The concept by NY landscape architect of informal penthouse garden deck that a few friends getting together at a Hamptons beach cottage with a few beers, building a deck, plywood planters and indigenous plantings was built by New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape contractors NYC. This Greenroof fusion rooftop deck and garden combine the traditional planters typical of any roof or terrace garden with a green roof style real sod lawn in the center. This Brooklyn roof garden utilizing environmentally responsible materials such as custom milled black locust decking from nearby Long Island. This user friendly, low maintenance green space provides a perfect get away from the busy streets below. The carpentry design is rugged and tidy with concrete roof tiles to create a very nice effect and contrast different areas. The main feature being a small hillock in the center of the space is a great place to gather on the lawn with friends and family. The homeowner plans to watch movies projected on the side of the building while lounging on her private lawn late at night high above the city.
Lucy Cotes' Beautiful GardensLucy Cotes' Beautiful Gardens
Complimentary and contrasting colours. The yellow bush in the back ground is actually a rare Berberis.. There are over 400 different species of Berberis grown in our gardens but this one is a beauty.
Landscapes
Landscapes
J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.
Landscape design enhances and enriches natural surroundings. Custom stone work, patios, stairs, walkways, driveways, plantings, pools, and entertaining areas are functionally designed to enhance and enrich. Hardscape details are compatible with both traditional and contemporary features.
Olive Tree with Mediterranean Natives
Olive Tree with Mediterranean Natives
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
An olive tree elevates eyes and shades the Spanish Lavender.
Garden Path
Garden Path
The Land MechanicThe Land Mechanic
Small stone access walk through exuberant shade plantings.
Design Build: Vista Botanical Home
Design Build: Vista Botanical Home
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Eclectic botanical home by landscape designer Rob Hill
Staycation Hangout
Staycation Hangout
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
The mixture of Roses, Peruvian Lilies and Lamb's Ears is drought tolerant and hardy. They add a quaint charm to the area.
Cupertino Town Home Lawn Conversion & Drought Tolerant Beds
Cupertino Town Home Lawn Conversion & Drought Tolerant Beds
Califia EcodesignCalifia Ecodesign
Close up of California white sage, ptilotus and Star of Madeira.

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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