Photo by Tina Witherspoon.

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Powder coated, heavy gauge aluminum makes for striking beds in this small, formal herb garden. Compact size makes it just right for growing only what is needed. It is a focal point in the garden, and a much loved, lived in space for the homeowners'.

Landscapes

J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.

Landscape design enhances and enriches natural surroundings. Custom stone work, patios, stairs, walkways, driveways, plantings, pools, and entertaining areas are functionally designed to enhance and enrich. Hardscape details are compatible with both traditional and contemporary features.

Garden Maintenance

PermaScapes Unlimited Inc

Xeriscaped perennial garden

Beatrix Potter Garden

Terra Ferma Landscapes

A beautiful overview of the cottage garden.

Rustic Landscape with Lamp Post - Milwaukee, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Lamp post bed featuring Molinia arundinacea 'Skyracer.' Westhauser Photography

Front, back and center

BE Landscape Design

Grogan Point Landscape Update

Sage Pools, Scapes & Design

A close up of our double knockout rose with the snaptini seasonal flowers, ruellia, duranta gold and crimson red azalea. 4 rows of planting follow the arch of the driveway

Secret Garden in Dilworth

Solow Design Group

Entry into this enchanted back garden begins through the gate while a narrow passage between the homeowner's studio and privacy fence invoke an immediate sense of intimacy with riotous greenery spilling into a gravel path. Photos courtesy Solow Design Group.

California Heights Craftsman Xeriscape

California Eco Design, Inc.

This is a Roberto Burle Marx- inspired design, a drought tolerant landscape that imitates the vibrant colors and patterns of the tropics. We kept the monstera and bird of paradise plants, and with the colorful trim on the house, it all works together in this eclectic mashup.

Royal Oak Residence

McHale Landscape Design, Inc.

Design Build: Vista Botanical Home

The Design Build Company

Eclectic botanical home by landscape designer Rob Hill

Container Pot Garden Design Ideas - Wilmette, Illinois Schmechtig Landscapes

Schmechtig Landscapes

Request Free Quote Container Pot Garden Design in Wilmette, Illinois by Schmechtig Landscapes using succulant plants

Rain Garden for Pollinators

Plan-it Earth Design

Garden for the Disconnected Downspout. Photo by Amy Whitworth, Installation by Apogee Landscapes www.apogeelandscapes.com

Riley House - Walnut Creek

The Ruth Bancroft Garden

small outdoor room/garden design & space planing

Studio LUPO

small garden/outdoor room with a mix of tiles and black decking with mini pond and Critall doors

Mystical Habitat Garden

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

Photo by Ketti Kupper

Hillside Garden Landscape with Water Features and Beautiful Plantings

Accent Landscapes

This side yard provides a large lawn area for play, with an abundance of mature trees and colorful plantings.

Eclectic Partial Sun Garden Design Ideas

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.