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Eclectic Garden with a Garden Path Ideas and Designs

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Coronado Charmer
Coronado Charmer
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Brick porch and planters. Slate tile walks with brick borders. Photo- Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Mica Slate Path
Mica Slate Path
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
A flagstone path of small stones set horizontally leads from the sidewalk to the back gate in this low maintenance front yard garden. Photo by Amy Whitworth Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Contractor
piccolo giardino
piccolo giardino
Progettare un giardinoProgettare un giardino
Mediation Spiral - Spring View
Mediation Spiral - Spring View
Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden DesignHortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design
A celebrated actor couple’s relaxing Hudson Valley retreat stands at the highpoint of a spectacular east-facing slope. The house boasts sweeping views of the Berkshires and surrounding hills and fields. Nestled amongst 14 acres of managed meadows and mature, mixed woodland, the garden’s rustic hardscaping, sitting walls, steps and paths, spirals, terracing and benches are constructed from rough hewn slabs of local New York fieldstone and granite reclaimed from the site excavation. Durable swaths of deer resistant native plants explode with color throughout the season. Simple, yet thoughtful detailing sets the tone for a relaxing and inspiring atmosphere, where pollinators can thrive and creative minds can be set free.
Colorful + Lush Rock Garden
Colorful + Lush Rock Garden
Blue Ribbon Lady LandscapingBlue Ribbon Lady Landscaping
ON THE BLUFF
ON THE BLUFF
Hollander DesignHollander Design
Charles Mayer
Home Farm and Garden
Home Farm and Garden
Fifth Season Landscape Design & ConstructionFifth Season Landscape Design & Construction
Chauncey Freeman- Fifth Season
Suburban Native Garden
Suburban Native Garden
California Wild Landscape ArchitectureCalifornia Wild Landscape Architecture
Another Lawn Bites the Dust - With Gusto
Another Lawn Bites the Dust - With Gusto
Billy Goodnick Garden DesignBilly Goodnick Garden Design
Just to shake things up, Purple Wandering Jew (Tradescantia pallida 'Purple Heart') provides a strong contrast to the warm colors. A small redleaf Japanese Maple that was struggling in the back yard will eventually soften the view of the raised wood fence. photo by Billy Goodnick
Queen Anne Hill, Seattle WA (after)
Queen Anne Hill, Seattle WA (after)
Michael Muro Garden DesignMichael Muro Garden Design
Parking strip: Magnolia 'Little Gem', mexican beach pebbles, Dwarf Southern Magnolia, landscape rock grouping
Front, back and center
Front, back and center
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Side yard entrance
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
FineLines Design StudioFineLines Design Studio
Michael Hunter
Hamilton Ave
Hamilton Ave
Fiorella Design, LLCFiorella Design, LLC
The Swiss Army Jewel Box
The Swiss Army Jewel Box
Ian Moore DesignIan Moore Design
Each of the materials was chosen for a balance of richness and simplicity. The Kebony decking continues the rich color tone set by the oiled Cedar shingle and traditional Japanese Shou Sugi Ban siding on the rear facade of the house. The California Gold Slate for the rear yard patio adds additional texture and depth to the ground plane. The powder-coated metal railings enclose the deck and partition the dog run and bike parking area from the main rear yard. The eclectic plant mix blends California natives with other Mediterranean plants for a variety of color, texture and seasonality.
Fireworks in the Front Garden
Fireworks in the Front Garden
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
This glowing, colorful Magic front garden was once a lawn with a Dwarf Alberta Spruce. Now full of drought tolerant perennials, spiral stone paths, and no lawn at all!
North Vancouver Front Garden
North Vancouver Front Garden
Elena's Landscape DesignElena's Landscape Design
Waterman
Waterman
Carruthers LandscapeCarruthers Landscape
steve carruthers
Front Entry Garden
Front Entry Garden
The GardensmithThe Gardensmith
This interlocking paver path curves from the street to the front door; a secondary flagstone path leads visitors to the back garden entry.
Spanish Eclectic Landscape Design and Install
Spanish Eclectic Landscape Design and Install
2STIX Landscape Architecture2STIX Landscape Architecture
Spanish Eclectic Landscape Design and Install
Rustic Fence - Milwaukee, WI
Rustic Fence - Milwaukee, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
An antique iron gate marks the entrance to the front walk. Westhauser Photography

Eclectic Garden with a Garden Path 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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