Finding and creating balance at the entrance of this architecturally designed ranch home was the goal of the landscape design.... a balance between the built environment and the natural.... a balance between the tended garden and the wild. Three deck units were added to gently transition between inside and out. The top deck section larger and detailed to match the house. Space enough to add seating and a welcoming meet & greet space. The two lower deck, same in size and detail, transition to the hand made clay paver walk. The paver walk gently curves out in both directions and make pedestrian flow seamless. The gardens near the home are well tended and become more naturalized as they radiate out into the surrounding woods. Peaceful afternoons can drift away sitting on the deck perfectly balanced between home and landscape...

Australian International School, Hong Kong

GreenRoof Asia

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Osito Garden

Billy Goodnick Garden Design

Detail of base of water feature: Erodium (foreground) and Armeria Photo: Billy Goodnick

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San Rafael Kitchen garden

Avant Garden

Stone raised beds with decomposed granite paths. Irrigation is Netafim drip emitter tubing. photo by Galen Fultz

Country Club area

Waterwise Landscapes Incorporated

Alternative lawn, No mowing, low water use : Creeping Thyme,Dwarf Plumbago,Turkish Speedwell,Sheep Fescue,Blue Fescue, Photo by Hunter Ten Broeck

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Garden View Landscape and Pools

A Terraced Back Yard

PostModern Landscape Architecture, LLC

Outdoor rooms created on this sloping back yard provide easy navigation and a variety of sitting areas.

Romantic country garden

Landscape d.o.o. Slovenia

location . Ljubljana vicinity size . 5000 m2 planning . 2008 completed . 2009 A garden in an open, rural landscape shows several faces and stories. A multileveled wooded garden for summer parties in the cool of the forest. A small lake with floating wooden paths, which embrace sitting areas, a fireplace and an isle, from which one observes all different moods of nature. This garden is a romantic detail of Monets waterlilies, the light falling through the majestic trees, a piece of arcadia. Photo credits: Landscape d.o.o. Slovenija

Front Garden, July 2011

Jay Sifford Garden Design

Formerly a problem front yard, I removed all the grass, enlarged the beds, and created a series of ponds and waterfalls on an "unusable" hill.

Creative Collaboration

Cal Wild Landscape Design

Skagit Valley Farmstead, Mt Vernon WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Sitting in the garden. Photography by Ian Gleadle.

Suburban Garden

Evolution Landscape Design

We add Fire, Water and Light!

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Skagit Valley Farmstead, Mt Vernon WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

View of former milk barn converted to family play house. Photography by Ian Gleadle.

Leaf patio

Fiddlehead Gardens LLC

Timbergrove

Native Gardeners

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.

Haddonfield NJ Residence

Ledden Palimeno Landscape Co.

Small Courtyard in the Suburbs by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects

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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.

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