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Color, Color, Color
Color, Color, Color
Construction Landscape, LLC.Construction Landscape, LLC.
Some of my favorite colorful plants layered together. Crotons, Orange Bird, Bromeliads, Dwarf Alocasias, elephant ear.
Bainbridge Island Residence
Bainbridge Island Residence
Aaron G. Edwards Landscape ArchitectAaron G. Edwards Landscape Architect
A simple wooden boardwalk passes through the forest. The stone sculpture is by Aaron G. Edwards
Wyckoff, NJ Front Landscape
Wyckoff, NJ Front Landscape
UserUser
Lenny DiTomaso, Landscape Perceptions
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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.
Koi Pond
Koi Pond
Artistic LandscapesArtistic Landscapes
Side view of Koi pond with three waterfalls.
Rustic Hillside Ocean View Retreat
Rustic Hillside Ocean View Retreat
ecocentrix landscape architectureecocentrix landscape architecture
John Feldman | Photographer
Lathouris Garden
Lathouris Garden
Arthur Lathouris Garden DesignerArthur Lathouris Garden Designer
Photo Credit; Arthur Lathouris
More general images for Houzz.com
More general images for Houzz.com
LiquidscapesLiquidscapes
Howard Roberts
Succulent garden vignettes
Succulent garden vignettes
Debra Lee BaldwinDebra Lee Baldwin
Succulent garden. Design by homeowner. Photo by Debra Lee Baldwin
Vertical Walls
Vertical Walls
Lila B. DesignLila B. Design
Photos by Sophie de Lignerolles
Fenced Garden
Fenced Garden
Land Design, Inc.Land Design, Inc.
A classic fenced vegetable garden integrated into an existing landscape where it serves as a focal point.
Perkins Lane Residence
Perkins Lane Residence
Kenneth Philp Landscape ArchitectsKenneth Philp Landscape Architects
At the base of a stretch of steep bluffs along the shores of Puget Sound, this home was knocked from its foundation by a series of slope failures and landslide events nearly a decade ago. Although the process of unearthing and restoring the site was painstaking, taking nearly five years to accomplish, the current site conditions give no indication of the previous devastation. The waterfront is now a beautiful and rustic coastal setting, seemly far removed from the nearby city. This salt-sprayed environment requires a hardy planting palette unlike most other gardens. To survive direct exposure to salt and prevailing winds, site planning preparation needed to adhere to a different set of rules. Large stones were used to visually connect one to the expansive panoramic aspect of the site, while also serving to add stability to a slope that inherently migrated. We used predominantly local stone such as granite for its regional look, providing dramatic and natural shapes. The courtyard gardens in the upland portion of the garden are much more formal. Situated directly off the dining room, this garden space was crafted as an extension of the interior. The garden as a whole is a whimsical and natural retort to the earlier ruin that devastated the area. Photos by Steve Young.
Spiritual Gardens (not religious)
Spiritual Gardens (not religious)
JSL Landscape Design BuildJSL Landscape Design Build
Exteriorscapes
Exteriorscapes
CSDesign llcCSDesign llc
Permaculture Kitchen Garden - Herb Spiral
Permaculture Kitchen Garden - Herb Spiral
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
An herb spiral allows for more plants than a straight line. Edible greens are arranged in patterns. A food forest is in the background and features japanese plum, pineapple guava, chilean wintergreen, blueberries, and native plants. Bark edging by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation www.jwlic.com Garden shed by Jane Hart-Meyer www.janesbackyard.com Photo by: Amy Whitworth
succulent plants and pots
succulent plants and pots
Le jardinetLe jardinet
Fabulous pairing of a container and Agave Photo credit; Le jardinet
Uniquely Quirky
Uniquely Quirky
Nouveau Garden DesignsNouveau Garden Designs
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.
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.

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.
Backyard Oasis in Northville, MI
Backyard Oasis in Northville, MI
Techo-BlocTecho-Bloc
The new Ocean Grande is Techo-Bloc’s latest dry cast slab using a new high-definition technology that provides an extremely tight surface texture with pores that are virtually invisible. This 60 mm thick slab is 19 ½’’ x 32 ½’’ and designed with very thin joint spacing for a seamless look that lets the slab's texture be the real star of the show. The Ocean texture is a first of its kind and was inspired by the veins left behind on sandy ocean shores. Perfect for pool decks and patios, this innovative concrete surface is slip-resistant and stays cooler under the feet on hot summer days due to its unique relief and light colour pallet. Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/slabs/ocean-grande/
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