Garden for the Disconnected Downspout. Photo by Amy Whitworth, Installation by Mike Gagnon www.creativetouchlandscaping.com

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.

An African Sumac shades the bioswale. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

Golden, CO

Lifescape Colorado.

Natural Flagstone Masonry

Krugel Cobbles, Inc.

Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan

White Garden Gate with Hanging Iron Lamp

Land Art Design, Inc.

Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.

Bainbridge Island Residence

Aaron G. Edwards Landscape Architect

A traditional Moon Gate entrance frames the view to the front door.

Antique Water Feature

Gary Marsh Design

San Anselmo, CA / photo: Jay Graham

Gardens and Planting Design

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

This peaceful garden setting is the perfect place to gather thoughts or converse with a friend. Water creates a soothing visual and auditory experience. The existing woods provided the perfect natural setting, while bright foliage ties the sitting area together.

Dry Creek

Golden Associates, Landscape Architects

A plant lover's paradise

Optic Verve LLC

With limited floor space, go vertically. Metal screens with vines divide the spaces. Winding flagstone paths narrow and widen to allow for seating/dining areas. Spaces are separated by densely planted beds.

Colorful + Lush Rock Garden

Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping

A Pond for the Front Entry

Mary Kirk Menefee, Landscape Designer

An overhead view shows the just-completed pond, stream, new front walk, and baby plantings. Designed by Mary Kirk Menefee; installed by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Homeowner

Green Driveway

Avalon Northwest Landscape, LLC

Design By LaPatra Architects, Seattle

Craftsman Backyard - Cedarburg

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

This is the view that greets you upon turning the corner to enter the backyard. Stepping stones in whooly thyme run alongside the beginning of the dry creek. Westhauser Photography

Small Spaces

G Brown Design

re-used broken concrete in flagstone path, re-purposed corrugated metal on fence

Tree of Life Backyard

Board & Vellum

Photo by Tina Witherspoon.

Eclectic Garden Design Ideas with Natural Stone Pavers

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.