View towards entry gate from inside garden at rear of house. Gate is made from steel frame and corrugated 3-form fiber panel. Fence panels are 1/4" thick rusted steel afixed to painted steel frame.

Noland Landscape Design

A lushly planted stroll garden featuring year round interest, plant collections, vegetable area, views and entertaining. All photos by Bill Noland

Whitefish Bay Backyard

GRG Playscapes

Little Giant Photography

Kerri Landscape Services, Inc. Portfolio

Kerri Landscape Services

design, installation and photo by Kerri Landscape Services, Inc.

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.

Ogden Front Garden

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Native Plants and Pops of Color

Private Gardens, Public Places

The plants leading down the bank to Lake Michigan were planted in groups and designed with complimentary colors in mind. Here, the plum foliage of the smokebush and the eggplant foliage of the elderberry, set off the chartreuse of the sedum and sumac and enhance the purple palette of the magenta peonies and the froth of violet veronica.

exterior-and-interior-remodel

Architectural Building Arts, Inc.

Zane Williams

Osito Garden

Billy Goodnick Garden Design

A quiet, meditative space on a tree-covered, west facing side yard. The dominant planting motif is semi-tropical foliage emphasizing chartreuse and light green leaves in varying textures and forms. Photo: Billy Goodnick

Brookfield Family Reprieve | Brookfield, WI

LandCrafters, LLC

A spardust path makes for easy transport back to the campground. Our client’s replica 1961 Shasta camper provides an authentic camp experience, along with colorful chairs and picnic table. . The fire pit is surrounded by rustic log benches fashioned from spruce trunks from the old patio.

Landscape

Twin Oaks Lawn and Landscape, Inc.

A stepping stone path guides you through this unique garden! A variety of plantings and custom garden art bring this garden to life!

G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest

Lore Patterson

Heronswood | photo: Lore Patterson

Sideyard Garden

Rebekah Tennis

Side yard garden with raised vegetable beds, potted citrus and reclaimed brick pathway in a herringbone pattern. creeping thyme ground cover.

66 Harbour Drive | Ocean Ridge, FL | Intracoastal Estate

Pascal Liguori & Son

Intracoastal

Shoreline Retaining Walls

Landscapes by Tom LLC

naturalized, curvy waterfront rock wall

Patio detail

Plan-it Earth Design

A close-up look at the patio made with innovative use of natural materials. Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Photo by Amy Whitworth

My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio

Adrienne DeRosa

Defining the perimeter of the front and side lawns, the garden is a celebration of color and variety. By incorporating weathered elements, such as the former porch column and birdhouse, the flower beds gain a romantic quality that sets the scene for the rest of the yard. Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz

English Garden

Christine Karnofsky Garden Design & Consulting

Lake Tahoe English garden, stone patio, outdoor furniture, lake front, lakefront garden, blue garden, summer garden, lawn, beach, summer home

Eclectic Garden Design Ideas for Summer

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.