Striking planter of Sansevieria on the corner of the alfesco with Sunflowers in full bloom in the background

CREATING A HILLSIDE WATERFALL WITH STONE TERRACES

The Art of Landscape

Mansfield, TX: Mary & Eddie Phillips

A new side entry off the drive to the rear yard and garden, The free standing brick wall also meets pool code requirements and I love the gate (and color to match the home's trim) and mental arbor.

LANCASTER RESIDENCE

FineLines Design Studio

Michael Hunter

Swirls 4x4 Bollards by driveway

Attraction 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

Bedford Avenue, Los Angeles

Weeds Garden Design Build LLC

This was a dried out weed strewn desert of a corner lot - including front, side and back gardens, with enormous parkways as well. The entire landscape hadn’t been touched in many years. We removed all the dead grass and weeds, created swales and berms, a big rain garden, paths and seating areas all with permeable paving. Also added fruit trees and veggie beds, and transformed the space completely. Now, the garden is full of birds, butterflies and pollinators! And the clients got a sizable rebate through the LADWP landscape rebate program!

Santa Fe Residence

Studio DuBois

Frank Oudeman

Outdoor Living in Wide Open Spaces

Accent Landscapes

A custom fire pit can be built in just about any shape, size, and finish. Photo by Roger Haywood

House in the trees

Rill Architects

Photography by James Sphan

Eclectic South Beach Fountain & Garden

Conscious Environments Inc.

Succulent Gardens

Debra Lee Baldwin

Seaside succulent garden by Joe Stead, from Sunset magazine, Sept. 2012. Photo by Debra Lee Baldwin For more photos of succulents in landscapes, go to the Photos page of my website.

Birdwatcher's Sanctuary in Poway

Beaudry Garden Design

This property was covered with pink rock when our client called us. In an effort to be gentle on the environment, and to save money, the client took our suggestion to work with what they had by incorporating more contrasting rock to bring the property together in a cohesive design. The clients are active birders and wanted to grow their own food including vegetables and fruits. We worked with interior designer, Nikki Klugh, to select gorgeous furniture to compliment the design.

Garden House

Dave Adams Photography

French inspired garden home by landscape architect David Gibson. Architectural & Interior Design Photography by http://www.daveadamsphotography.com

Traditional Brick Poolside Patio and Driveway

GARY DUFF DESIGNS,LTD

Seen here: shuffleboard court with brick patio and seating nearby. More about this project: Complementing the traditional red brick house, Gary Duff Designs incorporated the brick into the swimming pool patio with bluestone border details. Keeping with the classic style for the front entrance, entry gates are set behind a Belgian block apron at the driveway.

Dutch hyacinth

The New York Botanical Garden

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Peter Stuyvesant' Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Jefferson St.

Bloom Design

This offers another angle of a very steep hillside. Mass plantings of lavender and oat grass create a pleasing, low maintenance entrance to the driveway.

We add Fire, Water and Light!

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Eclectic Blue Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Eclectic Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own eclectic garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create an Eclectic Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes an eclectic garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for an eclectic garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your eclectic garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.