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Entry plantings
Entry plantings
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
A simple Japanese maple sits off the entry courtyard. Views of the lake are seen as one approaches the front door. The clients love of Asian style is carried throughout the landscape. This lodge style bungalow is located on a small lake on the Western side of Washington State.
FLA Rock Garden Landscape
FLA Rock Garden Landscape
koolbeanzzzzkoolbeanzzzz
Small Courtyard in the Suburbs by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects
Small Courtyard in the Suburbs by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects
Barnes Walker Ltd - Landscape ArchitectsBarnes Walker Ltd - Landscape Architects
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Pergola Dining Area
Pergola Dining Area
B. Jane GardensB. Jane Gardens
Wantage, NJ Pondless Waterfall
Wantage, NJ Pondless Waterfall
Aquaterra Earthscapes LLCAquaterra Earthscapes LLC
Craftsman Backyard - Cedarburg
Craftsman Backyard - Cedarburg
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
This is the view that greets you upon turning the corner to enter the backyard. Stepping stones in whooly thyme run alongside the beginning of the dry creek. Westhauser Photography
Sedum in front garden.
Sedum in front garden.
Jay Sifford Garden DesignJay Sifford Garden Design
Photo by Jay Sifford.
Selwyn Park
Selwyn Park
The Whole Blooming Landscape, Inc.The Whole Blooming Landscape, Inc.
Small Spaces
Small Spaces
G Brown DesignG Brown Design
re-used broken concrete in flagstone path, re-purposed corrugated metal on fence
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
FineLines Design StudioFineLines Design Studio
Michael Hunter
New England Perennial Flower Gardens
New England Perennial Flower Gardens
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
Angela Kearney, Minglewood Designs
Red Balloon™ Viburnum
Red Balloon™ Viburnum
Proven WinnersProven Winners
Red Balloon™ in landscape
A Japanese Garden
A Japanese Garden
sustainable garden design perthsustainable garden design perth
Swirls 4x4 Bollards by driveway
Swirls 4x4 Bollards by driveway
Attraction LightsAttraction Lights
These Swirls 4x4 Bollards are used for driveway lighting on this residential project. The bollards are 37 inches tall and thus, they still "clear" most Minnesota snow banks in the winter! All our bollard lights mount on concrete piers for great stability, too! These landscape lights provide artistic sculptural markers for the driveway, day or night. Photo by Lyle Braund, Attraction Lights
Creative Ideas
Creative Ideas
Austin CreationsAustin Creations
Monochromatic gardens
Monochromatic gardens
Personal Garden CoachPersonal Garden Coach
A stunning monochromatic garden in Lotusland. Two giant ice-blue succulents mark the entrance into this garden whose color theme is enhanced by blue grasses and a striking blue container. Design credit; http://www.lotusland.org/ Photo credit; Personal Garden Coach
Shanti Garden
Shanti Garden
Westover Landscape DesignWestover Landscape Design
Shanti means ‘Peace' in Sanskrit and this garden, with its series of lush, elegant and surprising garden ‘rooms' lives up to its name. While each room has its own unique feel from a formal walking garden to an exuberant butterfly garden, they all offer the visitor tranquility. All are punctuated by superb stonework and elegant and unique plantings. You will find very little lawn here and instead find flowering shrubs, trees, perennials, grasses, and even unusual and striking annuals planted to delight human and butterfly visitors. This exquisite garden is the result of a close working and personal relationship between the owners and the garden's designer: together they have created a year-round living work of art. More at www.WestoverLD.com Photo by Karen Bussolini for Westover Landscape Design.
We add Fire, Water and Light!
We add Fire, Water and Light!
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Succulent garden vignettes
Succulent garden vignettes
Debra Lee BaldwinDebra Lee Baldwin
Aeonium 'Sunburst' and Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire'. Design by homeowner. Photo by Debra Lee Baldwin

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.
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