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Stone & Garden Details

Minglewood, LLC

Angela Kearney, Minglewood Designs

Landscape design, indoor-outdoor living by Boodle Concepts

Boodle Concepts

Dwarf nandina, black dyed mulch, diosmas. Garden Design by Boodle Concepts, St Kilda Road, Melbourne

Staycation Hangout

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A raised planter at pool's edge are inset with mexican tile. This feature adds interest in a very tight space to an otherwise bare wall.

Smith Farmstead Aerial Views

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Whitefish Bay Backyard

GRG Playscapes

Little Giant Photography

Schwimmteiche und Naturpools

Bohr Ihr Gärtner von Eden

Miguel Tres

Focal point

greencube garden and landscape design

Paying homage to the history of this small cottage in the heart of Kemsing we have implemented a focal point log burner with a salvaged fire surround, old style bricks that fit contextually with the buildings' brick and peg tiles. We've mixed esaplier Apple, pleached Hornbeam, Hydrangea, Viburnum, Abelia and various perennials appropriate to the setting including Lupin, Salvia, Hollyhock and Erigeron.

Douglas Residence

DDLA Design Landscape Architecture

Completed in 2003, this garden in Highland Park, Texas featured a dramatic transformation into a wonderful intimate garden. The existing pool was renovated with all new coping and stone veneer and an end portion of the pool was enclosed to create a koi pond with aquatic plants. A glass panel was installed between the pool and koi pond to allow the swimmers to submerge themselves and see into the koi area. The rest of the garden featured lush landscaping which included shade loving plants and mint was planted in between the step stones for a soft feel. Completed with Naud Burnett & Partners.

Vignettes

Sigrid Morgan Landscape Architecture LLC

Leaside Eclectic Garden

Arbordale Landscaping

We turned this pedestrian Leaside backyard upside down! We added a stone patio complete with a firepit and lounge area which is covered by giant umbrella. A custom rough hewn beam pergola was painted black to contrast the custom stainless steel shoes and connector plates and placed over the new dining area and custom buffet. The buffet has a Corten steel decorative panel behind with white plexiglass and lighting for a dramatic dining experience. Horizontal fencing surrounds the backyard and the style carries through to both gates. Natural stone steppingstones and borders add contrast and frame the different sections of the yard. Playful informal plantings give the garden a sense of whimsy. The back porch was created for barbecuing with glass railings to not disturb the view from inside the home and contains a large storage space underneath.

Succulents & Cactus

Bushnell Gardens & Landscape

Graptopetalum, Graptopetalum pentrandrum, Photo Credit: Bushnell Gardens Nursery, Granite Bay, CA

Ainsworth Eco Landscape

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

This garden space emphasizes plant textures, colorful foliage and quirky decorative elements. The heart of the garden is the elevated deck that perches over a rain garden, where stormwater from the roof is allowed to collect during the rainy months. Curvilinear paver pathways were installed to gently contrast against the soft plant textures. A sturdy structure was built to protect firewood and showcase quirky travel souvenirs.

This back yard which includes many edibles on a open wire mesh fence has as it's core a brick patio in the shape of a fish with the stepping stones that go through a net or web shaped lawn that simulate bubbles from the top of the "fish". A very whimsical design replete a small playhouse/garden shed in the back.

'Miss Violet' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

Proven Winners

A photo of 'Miss Violet' in the landscape. This plant is dwarf-compact with rich dark purple-violet blooms. 'Miss Violet' flowers in the summer and grows best in full sun.

Paddington - Courtyard

The Small Garden

www.thesmallgarden.com.au

Warlingham detached home

Seasons in Colour

Danetti Palermo corner bench in grey and Palermo coffee table. In this photo the bench is used as two separate units. The back garden was designed to include a round deck and lawn area and is surrounded by a stone path, a further flower patch and a natural green fence. Outdoors cushions by Penelope Hope, new for SS18. In the back two large ash trees are providing shade in the Spring summer. Two younger ash trees were removed to avoid overcrowding or entirely blocking the sun. The shed is painted in Green Smoke (Little Greene) while the bistro set is painted in Cuprinol Garden Shades Berry and Emerald. The outdoors rug is from IKEA. Photo: Jenny Kakoudakis

Rain Garden

Plan-it Earth Design

Garden for the Disconnected Downspout. Photo by Amy Whitworth

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.