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Residential Putting Green
Residential Putting Green
EasyTurf FloridaEasyTurf Florida
This homeowner is serious about golf! He now has the ability to practice his game in his very own backyard. Thanks to AlternaScapes, this homeowner was able to have a putting green, tee box and large grass area installed. As you can see, this area is the centerpiece of his backyard!
Coolest backyard ever
Coolest backyard ever
Greg HahnGreg Hahn
DIY bottle wall at the back of the bar
Fireplaces and Fire Pits
Fireplaces and Fire Pits
ARNOLD Masonry & LandscapeARNOLD Masonry & Landscape
ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape
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Saucer magnolia, Magnolia x soulangeana
Saucer magnolia, Magnolia x soulangeana
The New York Botanical GardenThe New York Botanical Garden
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen http://www.nybg.org
Dry Streams, Rain Gardens and Bog Gardens
Dry Streams, Rain Gardens and Bog Gardens
Earth Design, Inc.Earth Design, Inc.
This photo shows a series of rain gardens with connecting dry streams where a client previously had erosion and washing problems. The rain gardens help to slow the water temporarily and allow the rain water to soak in, but they do not allow standing water.
Lathouris Garden
Lathouris Garden
Arthur Lathouris Garden DesignerArthur Lathouris Garden Designer
Autumn in Wentworth Falls Photo Credit; Arthur Lathouris
Water Features
Water Features
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Green Driveway
Green Driveway
Avalon Northwest Landscape, LLCAvalon Northwest Landscape, LLC
Design By LaPatra Architects, Seattle
Evening Garden in Wicker Park
Evening Garden in Wicker Park
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
A view of the roof garden space in the evening Photos: Peter Hurley Art
Orenco Station Garden
Orenco Station Garden
Scot RagsdaleScot Ragsdale
North Tampa Cottage Garden
North Tampa Cottage Garden
Tampa Landscape DesignTampa Landscape Design
Lauren Shiner, Landscape Designer, Installer and Photographer. Included irrigation, lighting, goldfish ponds, pergola, cedar deck, screen rooms, organic veggie garden.
Informal front yard garden
Informal front yard garden
Glorious Gardens IncGlorious Gardens Inc
Not everyone wants a sea of grass for a front yard. This pocket garden provides a "living" room just steps away from the front door.
Pebble Mosaic Water Feature
Pebble Mosaic Water Feature
NelsonStoneworksNelsonStoneworks
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
This built-in outdoor kitchen and BBQ grill area adds add a convenient and simple luxury for entertaining to this Mid Century Modern residence in Dallas, Texas. The project features bluestone patios and ledge stone walls and veneer. Harold Leidner Landscape Architects.
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.
Moroccan Garden
Moroccan Garden
greencube garden and landscape designgreencube garden and landscape design
Blending subtle lighting, tropical planting palette, simple, reflective, muted materials to contrast with Moroccan tiles. Calming influences transpiring to a magical space at night where shadows and patterns cast from bouncing light.
Long border
Long border
Trout Lily Garden DesignTrout Lily Garden Design
Seasonal Display
Seasonal Display
Rosborough Partners Inc.Rosborough Partners Inc.
Whimsical holiday decor has the celebration beginning as soon as family and friends arrive. (Photo by TThornton)
Succulents & Cactus
Succulents & Cactus
Bushnell Gardens & LandscapeBushnell Gardens & Landscape
Mixed Succulent Container Planting, Photo Credit: Bushnell Gardens Nursery, Granite Bay, CA

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.
new hogwire and redwood fence
new hogwire and redwood fence
Teresa Donovan LandscapingTeresa Donovan Landscaping
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