boulder wall at waterfront with steps to dock

Nature Preserve Backyard Sanctuary

The Art of Landscape

Jane Luce

Fieldstone Retaining Walls

Landscapes by Tom LLC

Lake home has field stone retaining walls, stone stairs, beautiful plantings, night lighting, a hot tub and so much more!

Shoreline Retaining Walls

Landscapes by Tom LLC

Shoreline terraced walls with a perched beach.

Shanti Garden

Westover Landscape Design

Shanti means ‘Peace' in Sanskrit and this garden, with its series of lush, elegant and surprising garden ‘rooms' lives up to its name. While each room has its own unique feel from a formal walking garden to an exuberant butterfly garden, they all offer the visitor tranquility. All are punctuated by superb stonework and elegant and unique plantings. You will find very little lawn here and instead find flowering shrubs, trees, perennials, grasses, and even unusual and striking annuals planted to delight human and butterfly visitors. This exquisite garden is the result of a close working and personal relationship between the owners and the garden's designer: together they have created a year-round living work of art. More at www.WestoverLD.com Photo by Karen Bussolini for Westover Landscape Design.

Fireplace – complete project

Landscapes by Tom LLC

lakeshore home has terraced rock walls and a fireplace with wood boxes on each side.

Fieldstone Retaining Walls

Landscapes by Tom LLC

Lake home has field stone retaining walls, stone stairs, beautiful plantings, night lighting, a hot tub and so much more!

Nature Preserve Backyard Sanctuary

The Art of Landscape

Jane Luce

Stone Steps

Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design

A celebrated actor couple’s relaxing Hudson Valley retreat stands at the highpoint of a spectacular east-facing slope. The house boasts sweeping views of the Berkshires and surrounding hills and fields. Nestled amongst 14 acres of managed meadows and mature, mixed woodland, the garden’s rustic hardscaping, sitting walls, steps and paths, spirals, terracing and benches are constructed from rough hewn slabs of local New York fieldstone and granite reclaimed from the site excavation. Durable swaths of deer resistant native plants explode with color throughout the season. Simple, yet thoughtful detailing sets the tone for a relaxing and inspiring atmosphere, where pollinators can thrive and creative minds can be set free.

Aerial View Post Installation

Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design

A celebrated actor couple’s relaxing Hudson Valley retreat stands at the edge of a spectacular east-facing slope. The house boasts sweeping panoramic views of the Berkshires and surrounding hills and fields. Nestled amongst 14 acres of meadows and mature, mixed woodland, the garden’s rustic hardscaping, sitting walls, steps and paths, spiral, terracing and benches are constructed from rough hewn slabs of local New York fieldstone and granite reclaimed from the site excavation. Durable swaths of deer resistant native plants explode with color throughout the season. Simple, yet thoughtful detailing sets the tone for a relaxing and inspiring atmosphere, where pollinators can thrive and creative minds can be set free.

Meditation Spiral - Summer View

Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design

Nature Preserve Backyard Sanctuary

The Art of Landscape

Henk Sterenberg photo

Golden, CO

Lifescape Colorado.

New England Perennial Flower Gardens

Minglewood, LLC

Angela Kearney, Minglewood Designs

Villa Ciacipirulì

mauronster

Design Build: Vista Botanical Home

The Design Build Company

Eclectic botanical home by landscape designer Rob Hill

Natural Stonescape

Private Gardens, Public Places

As one crosses the lawn of the backyard to approach the bank down to the water, they pass through ledges of natural stone creating steps and a seating area that blends into the change in elevation and looks as if it has always been there.

Celia Popkin

Fieldstone Retaining Walls

Landscapes by Tom LLC

Lake home has field stone retaining walls, stone stairs, beautiful plantings, night lighting, a hot tub and so much more!

Eclectic Sloped 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.