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Eclectic Garden with a Garden Path Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Living in Wide Open Spaces
Outdoor Living in Wide Open Spaces
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
The gravel pathway and outdoor lighting provide a welcoming entrance to the back yard. Photo by Roger Haywood
Bubbling Black Granite Water Feature
Bubbling Black Granite Water Feature
Ecoscape Environmental DesignEcoscape Environmental Design
A large black granite boulder was core drilled to create a bubbling water feature.
Mulhollan Rain Garden
Mulhollan Rain Garden
Bowerbird Design LLCBowerbird Design LLC
The roof drains into a channel formed with "urbanite" or recycled concrete. The water flows into the rain water swale in the middle of the garden.
Eclectic Mountain Lyons
Eclectic Mountain Lyons
High Desert Designs, llcHigh Desert Designs, llc
The front yard was terraced by moss rock boulders. It takes a lot of heat with its western exposure, and the plants need to root the earth to prevent erosion at this slope. Anne Hartshorn
Stone Steps
Stone Steps
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.
Bautista Residence
Bautista Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
© Verdance Landscape Design
Stepping Stone Walkway
Stepping Stone Walkway
Mike Eramo MasonryMike Eramo Masonry
Formally Informal
Formally Informal
Bright Green GardenBright Green Garden
Orderly but not too formal. Simple colours. © Deb Cass
Frontyard: Eclectic Mediterranean
Frontyard: Eclectic Mediterranean
Paradise By Design: landscape design companyParadise By Design: landscape design company
This front yard make-over uses a mix of grasses, flax and traditional Mediterranean plants to achieve a striking eclectic entry garden.
Retro garden
Retro garden
MG GardensMG Gardens
Rather than covering up the cream brick of this 1950's house, the client wanted to celebrate it with a garden of strong forms, and bright contrasting colours. Drought tolerant and low maintenance.
Walkways
Walkways
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Using colored concrete gives warmth to any walkway.
Lake Forest Prairie Style Forecourt Entrance
Lake Forest Prairie Style Forecourt Entrance
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Design and Construction by: Arrow. Land + Structures. --- Professional / State Licensed Landscape Architects, Builders, and Designers.
Atherton garden
Atherton garden
Sycamore DesignSycamore Design
When the homeowners contacted Nancy Shanahan of Sycamore Design, they wanted to enlist her expertise for one goal: to provide screening from the neighboring school and its construction projects. Little did they know, this small assignment would open the door to an ongoing series of projects culminating in a garden that celebrates the seasons while supporting their family activities. Both a tranquil respite and a platform for entertaining guests, these outdoor spaces are an extension of the homeowners' vibrant personalities, reaching playful functionality with the use of texture, movement, color, and even edibles. Their garden thrives today and continues to evolve with the recent addition of a cutting garden, a sunken spa to replace their trampoline, and a fire pit to activate the area beneath their majestic oak tree.
Relaxed Southern Garden
Relaxed Southern Garden
Grove Hill FarmGrove Hill Farm
West Hartford Cottage Garden
West Hartford Cottage Garden
Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden DesignHortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design
Council Ring / Stone circle with Fire Pit
Modern Tropical Design - Coral Gables, FL
Modern Tropical Design - Coral Gables, FL
Landscaping by Steve BlaumLandscaping by Steve Blaum
Transformed yard.
Transformed yard.
Ancient Art of StoneAncient Art of Stone
Garden entranceway. Standing on either side of the cedar gate are granite boulders, sawn from a single stone. Organic natural stone saucers lead to standing basalt columns. Artez Photography
Large Flagstone Path with Shade Perennials
Large Flagstone Path with Shade Perennials
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Residential Garden, Louisville, Est. 2012
Residential Garden, Louisville, Est. 2012
The Land MechanicThe Land Mechanic
Adam Clack, All Rights Reserved
Flowery path
Flowery path
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
Red creeping thyme and Penstemon 'Dark Towers' create an inviting walk through the front yard in early summer

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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