Oasis Garden

Barbara Hilty Landscape Design LLC

Barbara Hilty APLD

The Swiss Army Jewel Box

Ian Moore Design

Each of the materials was chosen for a balance of richness and simplicity. The Kebony decking continues the rich color tone set by the oiled Cedar shingle and traditional Japanese Shou Sugi Ban siding on the rear facade of the house. The California Gold Slate for the rear yard patio adds additional texture and depth to the ground plane. The powder-coated metal railings enclose the deck and partition the dog run and bike parking area from the main rear yard. The eclectic plant mix blends California natives with other Mediterranean plants for a variety of color, texture and seasonality.

City Garden

Kepes Architecture

View towards entry gate from inside garden at rear of house. Gate is made from steel frame and corrugated 3-form fiber panel. Fence panels are 1/4" thick rusted steel afixed to painted steel frame.

Outdoor Dining

Grateful Beds

Cory Barton, Barton Design

Tight Site But Big Entertaining

Land2c Landscape Architecture

Land2c Part of the narrow vegetable garden and new pathway with custom metal trellis for vegetable vines and safety screening of the basement stairs. Newly planted.

Gary Kernick/Change of Seasons

Change of Seasons - Gary Kernick

This is a garden that doesn't take itself too seriously. A place to unwind and watch the seasons change.

Small Spaces

G Brown Design

Re-purposed door as gate, re-purposed metal corrugated metal sheeting on fence

Shade garden

Christine Karnofsky Garden Design & Consulting

Stone path, shady perennial garden, iron gate. Shade color, garden path, shady garden, red Japanese maple, shady stone path, wrought iron garden gate, garden gate

New England Perennial Flower Gardens

Minglewood, LLC

Regionally native trees and shrubs including amalanchier, paper birch, mt. laurel and barren strawberry soften cedar fence panels which are staggered along the property line to provide privacy but allow for wildlife passage. Angela Kearney Minglewood Designs

Bonterra Cross Creek Ranch Wall & Landscape

Sage Pools, Scapes & Design

Side entry to back yard with black star gravel and polished concrete leuders.

Mr & Mrs Ismail

Earthlinks Landscaping

Patio garden

KGR Design

to help screen the neighbors house a seat wall was installed to provide secondary seating and raise the plants for better screening and viewing. Plants will be installed phase II by the owner.

Retaining Walls

Accent Landscapes

By utilizing Siloam stone to retain with multiple tiers, we were able to accommodate a walk out basement. This allows for a spacious and private patio area surrounded by colorful plantings.

Cabin in the City

Donna Baker-Breningstall

Denver Image Photography

Edible Gardens Etc.

PermaScapes Unlimited Inc

bean/peas trellis with tomatoes and pumpkins

Eagle Rock Bohemian Bungalow

Becky Bourdeau Designs Inc

ShootingLA

Sandy Springs Project

Terranova Landscape Design, Inc.

New England Perennial Flower Gardens

Minglewood, LLC

Shade tolerant, regionally native trees and shrubs including white spruce, concolor fir and rhododendron provide evergreen screening to neighbors and diverse habitat for wildlife. Angela Kearney Minglewood Designs

Ecological Planting Detail

Plan-it Earth Design

A plant combination for the shade in a small area with supplemental water

Eclectic Side Yard 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.