Photo of an eclectic garden in London.

Circles & Spheres

Nouveau Garden Designs

Photo of an eclectic garden in Perth.

Corten Steel Terraced landscaping

Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan

Corten steel garden terraces
Inspiration for an eclectic front yard full sun xeriscape in Auckland with with raised garden bed.

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Camberwell

Pineapple Interiors

Inspiration for an eclectic garden in London.

COVID Wedding Plans

Lake State Property

During 2020 many of us were hit hard with Covid-19. This particular family had wedding plans to hold the ceremony at their home. And they had a small budget, instead of spending thousands of dollars on bouquets, they opted to have permanent landscaping put in. The hill slope was of particularly difficulty given the grade, but we were able to obtain the perfect setting to match a modern fountain that they were debating throwing away. We were able to convince them that by removing the grass in the bed around the fountain, we could dress the entire section to become a distinct focal point of their backyard and still keep the design low enough to the ground that the lake view wouldn't be obstructed. The natural colors of the flowers and the selection of rocks suit the lake sunsets beautifully. Unfortunately, they were not able to gather in full, but the family loved the landscaping even though.

Grand balcon naturel

Un Balcon en Ville

Design ideas for an eclectic garden in Paris.

Birdwatcher's Sanctuary in Poway

Beaudry Garden Design

This property was covered with pink rock when our client called us. In an effort to be gentle on the environment, and to save money, the client took our suggestion to work with what they had by incorporating more contrasting rock to bring the property together in a cohesive design. The clients are active birders and wanted to grow their own food including vegetables and fruits. We worked with interior designer, Nikki Klugh, to select gorgeous furniture to compliment the design.

Tree of Life Backyard

Board & Vellum

Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Mid-sized eclectic backyard partial sun garden in Seattle with with path and natural stone pavers.

Shade Gardens

Table2Garden

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic backyard garden in Other with a container garden and mulch.

Outdoor Dining

B. Jane Gardens

This is an example of an eclectic garden in Austin.

Fireworks in the Front Garden

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

This glowing, colorful Magic front garden was once a lawn with a Dwarf Alberta Spruce. Now full of drought tolerant perennials, spiral stone paths, and no lawn at all!

Galesville Residence

McHale Landscape Design, Inc.

Resourced whiskey rain barrel.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic backyard partial sun garden for summer in Baltimore with natural stone pavers.

Craftsman Backyard - Cedarburg

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

This is the view that greets you upon turning the corner to enter the backyard. Stepping stones in whooly thyme run alongside the beginning of the dry creek. Westhauser Photography

Rooftop Landscaping in Minneapolis

yardscapes Inc.

Finished rooftop project with custom metal furniture and arbor, Tournesol planters, and container plantings. This is a close up of the custom metal furnishings. On top of the custom metal table base we installed limestone slabs. We decided wo add warmth to the space, by finding a reclaimed piece of wood and affixing it to a custom metal base.

Traditional Brick Poolside Patio and Driveway

GARY DUFF DESIGNS,LTD

Seen here: shuffleboard court with brick patio and seating nearby. More about this project: Complementing the traditional red brick house, Gary Duff Designs incorporated the brick into the swimming pool patio with bluestone border details. Keeping with the classic style for the front entrance, entry gates are set behind a Belgian block apron at the driveway.

entry from driveway

Teresa Donovan Landscaping

Photo of an eclectic garden in San Francisco.

G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest

Lore Patterson

Bainbridge Island Garden | photo: Lore Patterson
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic backyard shaded formal garden for summer in Seattle with brick pavers.

Another Lawn Bites the Dust - With Gusto

Billy Goodnick Garden Design

Close up of entry "curb appeal" bed. photo by Billy Goodnick
This is an example of a small eclectic front yard full sun xeriscape in Santa Barbara with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

My Houzz: Early-California Style for a 1920s Home and Garden

Bonnie McCarthy

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.

Romantic coutyard

Silva Landscapes

Roberto silva
Eclectic garden in London.