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Eclectic Garden for Winter Ideas and Designs

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SPRINTER® Boxwood (Buxus microphylla)
SPRINTER® Boxwood (Buxus microphylla)
Proven WinnersProven Winners
SPRINTER® boxwood is an improved, fast-growing variety that finishes twice as fast as others. It has glossy foliage that is attractive year round, and is excellent for hedging.
Secret Urban Garden
Secret Urban Garden
Land2c Landscape ArchitectureLand2c Landscape Architecture
Land2c The fence siding matches the house. Many hydrangea vines are beginning to cover the fencing to green up the 'walls' of the garden. The large red container allows planting close to the tree roots and adds colorful interest to the area. The glass 'flowers' are still bright in the winter.The glass and begonia colors echo each other.
Winter/Holiday Custom Designs
Winter/Holiday Custom Designs
Ruth Consoli DesignRuth Consoli Design
Ruth Consoli Design
Winter in the High Desert
Winter in the High Desert
DAPPLED EARTH– designs to nurture life!DAPPLED EARTH– designs to nurture life!
Winter garden in the high desert: blue spruce, weeping spruce, heath, kinnikinnick, irish moss, strawberry, muscari... Photo: EDO
French Chateau Meets Tropical Bungalow
French Chateau Meets Tropical Bungalow
Botalia DesignsBotalia Designs
Beds of foxtail ferns soften the entrance to the courtyard.
Feathery Yarrow
Feathery Yarrow
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Common yarrow makes a delightful and water wise lawn alternative. When mowed, it forms a plush, feathery lawn. When left to grow, blooms in a variety of shades ranging from white to bright yellows and reds. Photo: Orly Olivier
Brooklyn Heights Beauty
Brooklyn Heights Beauty
Groundworks IncGroundworks Inc
This Rear Garden originally designed by Kim Hoyt RLA was re- planted with a palette of easy care perennials , ground-cover and small trees. The Bluetone patio accented by brick complements the original stacked stone wall. Large urns and bowls filled with evergreens provide a focal point in the space. Custom BBQ and dining seat maximize the use of space in this urban garden. The natural bamboo fence provides privacy and texture without overwhelming the space.
Outdoor Living in Wide Open Spaces
Outdoor Living in Wide Open Spaces
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
This landscape incorporates an outdoor living space with a generous patio, large fire pit, and built in seating. The use of artificial turf, xeric plantings, and the incorporation of the surround native landscape make this a very attractive and low maintenance landscape . Photo by Roger Haywood
Vistana House with Pool, Pergola, Paver Patio, Fire Pit
Vistana House with Pool, Pergola, Paver Patio, Fire Pit
Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.
Front Entrance & Tree Decorations
Front Entrance & Tree Decorations
Berns Landscaping Services, Inc.Berns Landscaping Services, Inc.
Adding colorful lights to large trees is fun for the holidays. We can help with set-up and removal so that you stay safe.
Santa Fe Flagstone PAth
Santa Fe Flagstone PAth
McCumber Fine GardensMcCumber Fine Gardens
Flagstone path graces the entrance of this house. Kendall McCumber
Winter in the High Desert
Winter in the High Desert
DAPPLED EARTH– designs to nurture life!DAPPLED EARTH– designs to nurture life!
EDO
NORTH STAR™ Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens)
NORTH STAR™ Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens)
Proven WinnersProven Winners
A photo of NORTH STAR™ Boxwood in the landscape. NORTH STAR™ is a hardy, dense globe that requires little maintenance and grows as a low, dense hedge. Its shiny dark leaves maintain a good winter color.
Holiday Spaces
Holiday Spaces
BlissLightsBlissLights
The BlissLights Spright is our most popular product. This unique lighting experience projects thousands of static pin-points of light perfect for a “fire fly” effect in your garden, yard, pool or lawn. Combine green and red for a truly unique Christmas lighting display that will amaze you and your neighbors!
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
Winter landscape on Cape Cod
Winter landscape on Cape Cod
UserUser
Plant design, installation and photography by Chris Kolb of Ark Gardens. It exhibits a native plant roadside border in winter. The evergreen female American Holly (Ilex opaca) trees provide red berries for song birds and they also structure the plant design. They are the "bones" of the garden. Also seen are the Yellow Twig Dogwoods (Cornus sericea flaviramea) that brighten the New England landscape in the dim months.
Suburban large wrap-around garden- early spring aspect of new garden
Suburban large wrap-around garden- early spring aspect of new garden
K Studio Landscape Architecture & Garden DesignK Studio Landscape Architecture & Garden Design
Helleborus 'Victoria' with Japanese Maple background
Наш собственный сад
Наш собственный сад
Светлана СотниковаСветлана Сотникова
Сотниковы Светлана и Лариса
Holiday Decor
Holiday Decor
Rosborough Partners Inc.Rosborough Partners Inc.
Embracing the magic of the season. (Photo by RStarovich)
Buttercup Yellow Cassia Artemisiodes
Buttercup Yellow Cassia Artemisiodes
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Lush isn't always green! This silvery, soft and fernlike plant provides structure and bold yellow flowers much of the year. When blooming it draws the eye. When it is not, it sets off the varied greens of nearby foliage.

Eclectic Garden for Winter 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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