Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma, Inc.

Curving retaining walls
Design ideas for a large eclectic sloped full sun garden in Seattle with a retaining wall.

Michael Hunter
Design ideas for a small eclectic side yard full sun garden for fall in Dallas with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Vegetable Gardens

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'.

Urban Frenzy

KD Landscape

Landscape design by John Algozzini, lighting design by Kevin Manning. This project received a 2013 Hardscape North America Design Award, and a 2014 ILCA Award of Excellence. It has also been featured in Chicagoland Gardening Magazine and Total Landscape Care Magazine. Photo courtesy of Bridget Clauson.

Mid-Century Modern Home

Johnson Berman

This Mid-Century Modern residence was infused with rich paint colors and accent lighting to enhance the owner’s modern American furniture and art collections. Large expanses of glass were added to provide views to the new garden entry. All Photographs: Erik Kvalsvik

Eclectic Mountain Lyons

High Desert Designs, llc

Design ideas for a large eclectic backyard full sun xeriscape in Denver with natural stone pavers and with rock feature.

Design Build: Vista Botanical Home

The Design Build Company

Eclectic botanical home by landscape designer Rob Hill
Mid-sized eclectic sloped partial sun xeriscape in San Diego with natural stone pavers for spring.

Bainbridge Island Residence

Aaron G. Edwards Landscape Architect

A traditional Moon Gate entrance frames the view to the front door.
Eclectic backyard garden in Seattle with natural stone pavers.

Outdoor Living

Harold Leidner Landscape Architects

This built-in outdoor kitchen and BBQ grill area adds add a convenient and simple luxury for entertaining to this Mid Century Modern residence in Dallas, Texas. The project features bluestone patios and ledge stone walls and veneer. Harold Leidner Landscape Architects.

Evening Garden in Wicker Park

Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.

Interior view of shade cabana overhead panels of black bamboo framed in ipe Photos: Peter Hurley Art
This is an example of an eclectic garden in Chicago.

Hemlock House

Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC

Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design
Inspiration for an eclectic garden in Boston.

Gardens and Planting Design

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Feather Reed grass frames a view of this drought tolerant landscape. When designing a new landscape it's very important to consider existing vegetation as well as new plants. In this landscape, we used existing pines to provide the perfect backdrop to a new garden.

A plant lover's paradise

Optic Verve LLC

With limited floor space, go vertically. Metal screens with vines divide the spaces. Winding flagstone paths narrow and widen to allow for seating/dining areas. Spaces are separated by densely planted beds.

Garden Screens Fremantle

sustainable garden design perth

A selection of images of vertical gardens, garden screens and coastal gardens
This is an example of an eclectic garden in Perth.

Golden Hill

Shade Design Studio

A fun garden with eclectic taste. Construction by Native Landscape Creations www.nativelandscapes.co
This is an example of a small eclectic backyard full sun garden for spring in San Luis Obispo with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

vue sur les terrasses en bois ( en cours de travaux)

Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic sloped partial sun xeriscape for spring in Nantes with a retaining wall and decking.

Salvaged Stone Patio, Rustic + Sand-Set

The Land Mechanic

Design ideas for a small eclectic backyard full sun garden in Denver with natural stone pavers.

Eclectic Mountain Lyons

High Desert Designs, llc

Anne Hartshorn
Design ideas for a large eclectic backyard full sun xeriscape in Denver with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Clay Brick Paver Driveway

Krugel Cobbles, Inc.

All photos by Linda Oyama Bryan. Home restoration by Von Dreele-Freerksen Construction
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic front yard driveway in Chicago with brick pavers.

Portfolio

D-CRAIN Design and Construction

This is an example of an eclectic garden in Austin.

Eclectic Brown 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.