Garden path of flagstone connects to sidewalk leading to front door. Japanese forest grass lends a gold texture, a mixture of other perennials and varieties of dwarf hostas, Photo by K Shafer

Colorful + Lush Rock Garden

Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping

Suburban Native Garden

California Wild Landscape Architecture

Another Lawn Bites the Dust - With Gusto

Billy 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)

Michael Muro Garden Design

Parking strip: Magnolia 'Little Gem', mexican beach pebbles, Dwarf Southern Magnolia, landscape rock grouping

Landscape design, indoor-outdoor living by Boodle Concepts

Boodle Concepts

Front yard garden design by Boodle Concepts. Hanging chair & laser cut garden screen on St Kilda Road

Front, back and center

BE Landscape Design

Lounge, daybed, pergola, firepit. Backyard transformed from vacant lot to entertainment central.

Wood Creek Reserve Update

Sage Pools, Scapes & Design

We trimmed back the existing Sage and Indian Hawthorne hedges and added a splash of color throughout

Mountain Shadows

Blue Raven Landscape + Design

Taleb Subh

Succulents

Native Sun Gardens

Succulents provide a low-maintenance and low water option for your outdoor OR indoor space. They also act as amazing ground covers and are a great alternative to lawns! Photo cred: Joshua Thayer

Garden Ornament

Garden Tech Horticultural Services LLC

A wire terrarium frame holds a low maintenance dish garden of succulents.

Hamilton Ave

Fiorella Design, LLC

The Swiss Army Jewel Box

Ian 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.

Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A “Little Free Library” with a bespoke rustic bench on the outside of the wall has become a neighborhood gathering spot.

Front Yard redo

KGR Design

Utilitarian pathway from the front courtyard to the rear of the house. Plantings provide seasonal interest.

North Vancouver Front Garden

Elena's Landscape Design

Water Wise Award Recipient

CA Yardscape

This project was an entry to the Water Wise Landscape Recognition Program in Brantford. Features include: Spillway from downspout directed to supply water to drip-line of young Red Maple. This replaced a lawn that was in constant battle with invasive weeds and crabgrass. The grade of the yard was changed to retain as much rain water as possible to significantly reduce run-off. All plants used require little to no water need outside of what Mother Nature provides.

Waterman

Carruthers Landscape

steve carruthers

Seasonal Flower Gardens

Minglewood, LLC

Minglewood Designs, Angela Kearney

Eclectic Front Yard 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.