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Eclectic Garden Ideas and Designs

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Garden Screens Fremantle
Garden Screens Fremantle
sustainable garden design perthsustainable garden design perth
A selection of images of vertical gardens, garden screens and coastal gardens
Falling Cliff
Falling Cliff
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
A Photographer's Garden Studio
A Photographer's Garden Studio
Amy ReneaAmy Renea
Allenaim Photography and Design
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Highland Park Residence
Highland Park Residence
LandPatterns, IncLandPatterns, Inc
Rain chain into rain catchment pebble fountain
Rain chain into rain catchment pebble fountain
Natalie DeNormandieNatalie DeNormandie
Photography by Natalie DeNormandie, SegoDesign.
Apartment Shade Sails by Tenshon
Apartment Shade Sails by Tenshon
Tenshon, LLCTenshon, LLC
Small north-facing garden on new estate
Small north-facing garden on new estate
Sue Craig-StewartSue Craig-Stewart
This photo was taken in March, after a long cold winter, showing that the garden still retains interest throughout the year. Gravel was added to suppress annual weeds, keep roots warmer and retain moisture.
Shady Town Garden
Shady Town Garden
Jilayne Rickards Contemporary Garden DesignJilayne Rickards Contemporary Garden Design
Small shady town garden design that encloses the small space. Unusual artefacts provide highlights and planting is woodland in style. Making use of existing plants, I added shrubs, perennials, bulbs and ferns for year round planting interest.
White Garden Gate with Hanging Iron Lamp
White Garden Gate with Hanging Iron Lamp
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Living Privacy Wall
Living Privacy Wall
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
A stepping stone path takes you from the main patio around the corner of the house to the sunny raised bed vegetable garden. Lots of interesting plants to see on the way. You hardly know you're in a dense urban neighborhood with all the privacy plants that soften the fenceline. Design by Amy Whitworth Installed by J Walter Landscape & Irrigation Photo by Janet Loughrey
Hedgehog Street
Hedgehog Street
Tracy Foster GardensTracy Foster Gardens
Series of three gardens in totally different styles to demonstrate you can be wildlife friendly without compromising on style
Tree of Life Backyard
Tree of Life Backyard
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Seasonal Display
Seasonal Display
Rosborough Partners Inc.Rosborough Partners Inc.
Is your home ready for the holiday? Bountiful displays of the season's harvest will dress up your front door to greet guests as they arrive. (Photo by RStarovich)
Arbors, trellises, pergolas
Arbors, trellises, pergolas
Just in Thyme Landscape DesignJust in Thyme Landscape Design
Less was more in this small back yard when it came to the pergola. This minimalist structure frames the dining area and provides heat and light without shading the inside of the house and yard which already is covered by many large trees.
Pots, Containers, Planters and seasonal planting
Pots, Containers, Planters and seasonal planting
UserUser
Beautiful pots and planters are a great addition to any garden or outdoor space, adding colour, seasonal interest or delicious herbs, fruit and vegetables for cooking. We have a number of clients for whom we design and plant their outdoor containers, from a perennial year round display to something seasonal or edible. Contemporary to romantic, custom built or repurposed, local or imported. It's a great way to change a space and keep it interesting without too much cost or effort!.
David and Sean's Garden
David and Sean's Garden
Michelle JarniMichelle Jarni
Michelle Jarni
Entry courtyard
Entry courtyard
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
A stumpery in the foreground of this entry patio that connects 2 porches on a corner lot Collaborative design by Amy Whitworth, Lora Price and Annie Bamberger Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Photo by Amy Whitworth
Laser cut metal PERGOLAS
Laser cut metal PERGOLAS
EntanglementsEntanglements
Laser cut steel decorative screening. 'Banksia Nut' Australian design by Entanglements metal art
Prayer Labyrinth
Prayer Labyrinth
UserUser

Eclectic 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.
Sum and Substance Hosta.
Sum and Substance Hosta.
Jay Sifford Garden DesignJay Sifford Garden Design
Sum and Substance Hosta. Photo by Jay Sifford.
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