Tall perennial elements such as Veronicastrum bring a stunning summer show.

Gardens

DC Freeman

This beautiful, full front yard landscape has plenty of color and texture.

Heij Habitat Garden, Sunnyvale

EcoGardens Landscape Design

Low water landscaping with drought tolerant edibles. Outdoor seating area, dining area, new hot tub, California no-mow lawn, low water lawn, fruit tree guilds, berm with cal-native plants, chicken coup, veggie garden, urbanite wall to separate different section of the gardens, wood look tiles.

Del Mar Charmer

Jackie and the Beanstalk

The smallest patio is for sharing coffee or tea in the shade. Cushions have been ordered for this vintage furniture.

A Garden in the Five Points Neighborhood, Athens GA

Medicine Wheel, LLC

Chase Avenue

Weeds Garden Design Build LLC

Welcome to a new kind of front garden. One that can be used and enjoyed, one that welcomes critter, birds, bees and butterflies and people, one without the water sucking tyrant that is lawn. Welcome to peace.

Donald Pell Studio Gardens, East Vincent Township

Donald Pell - Gardens

Dormant Veronicastrum provide interesting structural contrast against Scutellaria incana, Eupatorium hyssopifolium and Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster'

Spring Branch New Design & Install

Sage Pools, Scapes & Design

Gerdenia getting ready to bloom

The white garden

Trout Lily Garden Design

A Garden in the Five Points Neighborhood, Athens GA

Medicine Wheel, LLC

Del Mar Charmer

Jackie and the Beanstalk

There are whimsical garden art and accessories throughout the garden, including mirrors in several locations.

Barbecue Comand Center

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Firepit

Flower Explosion!

Weeds Garden Design Build LLC

A jumble of lantana, Santa Barbara daisies, salvias, lavender, westringia, phlomis, Carex tumulicola, ruby grass, Mexican marigold, a Violette de Bordeaux fig tree, and more! Isn’t this better than a boring old lawn?

Banks of rich planting

Green & Gorgeous

Into the gravel garden layers of planting add depth and height.

Orchard Lane Pond

Lavish Gardens

Be different and re-wild your landscape! Opt for wildflowers that will feed bees and butterflies instead of a high-maintenance lawn.

Mountain Overlook

flora Distinctive Landscapes

Amersham Hospital Courtyard Garden

Chiltern Garden Design

Chiltern Garden Design were approached to create a new planting design to completely transform this internal courtyard space at Amersham Hospital. Using a lush palette of textural and coloured foliage plants, we brought to life this mostly shady space, and created a haven for the nurses and staff to relax and get time away from their busy NHS jobs, as well as a haven for wildlife.

Heij Habitat Garden, Sunnyvale

EcoGardens Landscape Design

Vancouver WA Yard - homeowner 2018 Photos

Lila

Landscaping completed by homeowner over 8 years - Include multiple cherry trees, blueberry, grape arbor, Mature dogwood (50 yr old?), Dry garden, cactus

Amersham Hospital Courtyard Garden

Chiltern Garden Design

Eclectic Garden Design Ideas with with Flowerbed

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.