Unique Gardens

Rosborough Partners Inc.

Blooms still going strong and creating quite the peaceful scene. (Photos by RStarovich)

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.

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A variety of textures play well in the garden

Trillium cuneatum

Jay Sifford Garden Design

Photo by Jay Sifford.

Craftsman Dry Creek - Cedarburg

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

A stone bridge crosses over the dry creek, which is lined with 'Summer Beauty' allium. Westhauser Photography

Arbors, trellises, pergolas

Just in Thyme Landscape Design

This sturdy trellis helps fill the area between 2 north-facing windows with an evergreen, year-rounnd flowering vine. This took the place of shrubs that kept reaching out over the pathway, outgrowing its small bed.

Ecclectic Craftsman Entry Garden

Plan-it Earth Design

A clean curved patio connects two front porches on this craftsman home located on a corner Collaborative design by Amy Whitworth, Lora Price and Annie Bamberger Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Photo by Amy Whitworth

Tight Site But Big Entertaining

Land2c Landscape Architecture

Land2c A shady sideyard is paved with reused stone and gravel. Generous pots, the client's collection of whimsical ceramic frogs, and a birdbath add interest and form to the narrow area. Beginning groundcovers will fill in densely. The pathway is shared with neighbor. A variety of textured and colorful shady plants fill the area for beauty and interest all year.

Zero Lawn Xeriscape - Return of the Native

David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.

How prolific we are at DMGE. David F Morello

All Season Textures & Shapes

Ecoscape Environmental Design

The front walkway is a low-maintenance collection of ground covers, grasses, and blooming perennials. The various river rock sizes create texture as a dry creek bed running through the front yard, leading to the backyard gathering space. While there is plenty of flower color and bee activity in the summer, a snowy mantle on the ornamental grasses, boulders, and shrubs, keeps it visually interesting in the winter.

White Garden Gate with Hanging Iron Lamp

Land Art Design, Inc.

Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.

Container Gardens

Sublime Garden Design, LLC

Sublime Garden Design

Kitty Enclosure

Elizabeth Guinan

Gabriel getting a drink, with his twin sister, Bridget, watching birds (and the birds are safe!) The goal is to build planter boxes around the perimeter. The planter boxes would be filled with cat grass & catnip.

On The Green

Dean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes

Rolling Stone Landscapes

Sugar House Bungalow Colorful Water Wise Back Yard

Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.

Original back yard was pretty plain. Designer laid out a water-wise design that included a flagstone pathway with thyme, many beautiful, colorful water wise plants and a natural stone patio. Owner added much eclectic art. Rick Laughlin, APLD

Locksley

Zeterre Landscape Architecture

Basalt Stone Stairs

Secluded Bellaire Garden Landscape

Nature's Realm

Succulent garden vignettes

Debra Lee Baldwin

Echeverias in bloom at Oasis Water Efficient Gardens nursery, Escondido, CA. Photo by Debra Lee Baldwin

Eclectic Garden Design Ideas

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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.

Mountain Home

The Garden Route Company

A wonderful mountain home with a landscape that was designed and built by The Garden Route. It is a playground for the whole family. Photos by Rich Radford