Danetti Palermo corner bench in grey and Palermo coffee table. In this photo the bench is used as two separate units. The back garden was designed to include a round deck and lawn area and is surrounded by a stone path, a further flower patch and a natural green fence. Outdoors cushions by Penelope Hope, new for SS18. In the back two large ash trees are providing shade in the Spring summer. Two younger ash trees were removed to avoid overcrowding or entirely blocking the sun. The shed is painted in Green Smoke (Little Greene) while the bistro set is painted in Cuprinol Garden Shades Berry and Emerald. The outdoors rug is from IKEA. Photo: Jenny Kakoudakis

Rock Wall, Steps, Bamboo

Ross NW Watergardens

Basalt wall with basalt/gravel steps in the background. Lake Oswego Shade Garden Check out more from this project at http://www.rossnwwatergardens.com/lake-oswego-shade-garden/ We love working in Lake Oswego! By Ben Bowen of Ross NW Watergardens, a Portland landscaping firm.

A Garden in the Five Points Neighborhood, Athens GA

Medicine Wheel, LLC

Park Ridge

Taproot Garden Design

Los Angeles Rose Garden

The JCRD Group

San Fernando Valley, CA> Floribunda landscape rose.

Eclectic Mountain Lyons

High Desert Designs, llc

The front yard was terraced by moss rock boulders. It takes a lot of heat with its western exposure, and the plants need to root the earth to prevent erosion at this slope. Anne Hartshorn

Rustic Stairs

Terra Ferma Landscapes

Monolithic slab stairs that lead to the upper grass area.

Celia Popkin

Viewed from this vantage point, the David Austin Roses dominate the streetscape. Our roses are the biggest show in town during June, with repeat blooms all summer. Garden Mates, LLC

Giargino Zen

Superfici d'Autore

pavimento in teck trattato con oli naturali

Whole Home Renovation - Newton Centre, MA

Cutting Edge Homes Inc.

Photo: Patrick O'Malley

Beautiful Gardens and Accents

Rosborough Partners Inc.

Use your creativity to treat transition areas as something special and reap the visual rewards. Your landscape will thank you. (Photo by RStarovich)

KOI Pond, Backyard Pond & Small Pond Ideas for your Chicagoland Landscape

Ponds Inc. of Illinois

We build our ponds to work with mother nature, not against her. By doing so, we have less pond maintenance, allowing us to enjoy the benefits of the pond instead of having to work on the pond. By constructing your water feature to perform as an ecosystem, nature is at the heart of the water cycle, not man. As a result, the root systems of pond plants filter the water, natural bacteria breaks down organic matter and pond fish eat the algae. No chemicals or other devices, just nature, doing what nature does best. If you live in the St Charles or Chicagoland Illinois (IL) Area Contact us to get started with your Backyard Pond design. Photos By Ponds Inc. of St Charles Illinois (IL) To Learn More about our company and our Ponds visit www.ponds-inc.com

La Jolla

Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc

Photo- Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc

Pondless Waterfalls Ideas for your Kentucky Landscape

H2O Designs

Pondless Waterfalls allow you to enjoy the sight and sound of running water without the maintenance of a pond. The waterfall is undoubtedly the most beautiful and favored feature in a water garden. The Pondless Waterfall has made many Kentucky water-lovers who were previously unable to indulge in the sweet sounds of falling water, very happy. It’s a great alternative for those who are trying to get their feet wet, or looking to fit a little bit of paradise into their own backyard. If space is lacking in your yard or you have safety concerns with a pond, then a Pondless Waterfall is perfect you! If you live in Kentucky (KY) Contact us to get started with your Pondless Waterfall design. Photos By H2O Designs Inc. Lexington Kentucky

Leaside Eclectic Garden

Arbordale Landscaping

We turned this pedestrian Leaside backyard upside down! We added a stone patio complete with a firepit and lounge area which is covered by giant umbrella. A custom rough hewn beam pergola was painted black to contrast the custom stainless steel shoes and connector plates and placed over the new dining area and custom buffet. The buffet has a Corten steel decorative panel behind with white plexiglass and lighting for a dramatic dining experience. Horizontal fencing surrounds the backyard and the style carries through to both gates. Natural stone steppingstones and borders add contrast and frame the different sections of the yard. Playful informal plantings give the garden a sense of whimsy. The back porch was created for barbecuing with glass railings to not disturb the view from inside the home and contains a large storage space underneath.

Florida Eclectic, Hurricane Impact & Sustainable Paradise

Macksey Construction

Vitatta Bamboo with Florida Live Oak and Monstera Deliciosa by Tim Macksey

Reno's Circular Whirlwind

Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute

HNA Hardscape Project Award Winner Reno's Circular Whirlwind Reno, Nevada Hain Enterprises Late in 2013 in the pastoral horse country just west of Reno, Nevada, a homeowner challenged his contractor to design a patio environment incorporating as many circles as possible that would flow seamlessly from one to another and create a unique visual experience for family and guests. The contractor took up the challenge. He and his crews designed and installed one-of-a-kind patios, walls and planting areas, utilizing concrete paver circle kits. The kits spin off one another and linked two separate patio areas and adjacent walkways, without interrupting the flow of each circle. One of many design challenges of this project was deciding how to incorporate the existing drains into the design. The solution: use the drain grates as centers for the circles. Another challenge was determining how to continue the arc of the varying size circles onto and through the connecting pathways. To accomplish this, the contractor installed only curvilinear courses of pavers that appear to run off the pathways and rejoin later. In total, the contractor used 14 paver circle kits and approximately 3,600 square feet of pavement. Included in this project were freestanding seat walls and accent planting areas, creating the outdoor entertainment environment the customer envisioned.

Elegant back yard retreat and spa

Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

This beautiful English greenhouse is both ornamental and a practical place to store potted lemon and orange trees for the winter. Extensive use of flagstone pavers and rustic dry stack walls give the space an Old World look, with all the modern conveniences! photo by Lorraine Locherty

Large Eclectic 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.