pavimento in teck recuperato e trattato con oli naturali
Photo of a large eclectic front yard full sun formal garden in Milan with with privacy feature, decking and a wood fence.

Mercer Island New Build - backyard (after)

Michael Muro Garden Design

A terraced wall and steps replaced an awkward slope creating additional level space for gardening and an easy way to get from the front to backyard. Raised beds provide room and optimal growing conditions for vegetables and cut flowers.

Heij Habitat Garden, Sunnyvale

EcoGardens Landscape Design

Low water landscaping with drought tolerant edibles. Outdoor seating area, dining area, new hot tub, California no-mow lawn, low water lawn, fruit tree guilds, berm with cal-native plants, chicken coup, veggie garden, urbanite wall to separate different section of the gardens, wood look tiles.

La Mini Casa

VALENTINA AUTIERO architecture interiors design

Una mini casetta su due livelli, nascosta all’interno in un giardino dal sapore antico, ridondante di alberi di agrumi e piante mediterranee, accessibile attraverso un viale realizzato con frammenti, più o meno casuali, di piastrelle di risulta e riciclo. Luoghi con le loro preesistenze che raccontano una storia di famiglia con la quale il progetto vuole dialogare in maniera contemporanea, utilizzando tale linguaggio stilistico ereditato come ispirazione per il nuovo restyling. Audaci contrasti ed abbinamenti definiscono coraggiosamente il design degli spazi dalle ridotte dimensioni.

Hillside Outdoor Living With a Natural Water Feature

Accent Landscapes

All natural stone water features we build are built to fit into the landscape and topography. Depending on how much elevation there is to work with in your yard we can create cascading creeks, waterfalls and pools. We are often able to create some elevation through the use of berms and retaining, making this a possibility even in relatively flat areas.

Capitol Hill Residence

Studio AKA

Studio AKA completely redesigned this Capitol Hill Townhome garden. The homeowners loved their historic townhome, but were world travellers with eclectic tastes, so we modernized their space and made it work both as an intimate respite and entertaining space. Included in the design are a new bluestone patio with contemporary pattern, charcoal colored pavers to define the path and rainstrip, diverse evergreen plants for four-season interest, a vine screen to create a green wall, new cedar fencing, and we even helped the client select an inky paint for their window bay which previously was white.

Residential Refurbishment with Moroccan Basement in Notting Hill, London, W11

PTP Architects London

Architecture and Interior Design by PTP Architects; Lighting Design by Sally Storey at Lighting Design International; Works by Martinisation; Photography by Edmund Sumner

Front, back and center

BE Landscape Design

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic front yard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with with privacy feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Backyard Landscaping Design

Paysages 7 GreenScreen

Inspiration for a large eclectic backyard full sun garden in Vancouver with with flowerbed and a stone fence.

Red Light Ramen Outdoor Patio

Califia Ecodesign

Fun fusion of desert style into a hip cocktail lounge and ramen bar in a beautiful British Columbia setting. We took an unconventional twist on patio decor by planting with perennials & mixing in house plants instead of the usual summer annuals used frequently here in Canada.

Terenure Garden

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Maple Tree Acer Japonica 'BloodGood' by Edward Cullen Amazon Landscaping and garden design mALCI 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie
Photo of a small eclectic backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Dublin with a container garden, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Hedgehog Street - different garden styles at Harlow Carr

Tracy Foster Gardens

three different styles of gardens, all attractive to wildlife
Small eclectic courtyard garden in Other with a garden path, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Superbloom Selfie

California Wild Gardens

California native wildflowers mix with ornamental grasses for a dramatic show in spring and fall.
Mid-sized eclectic front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with with flowerbed, natural stone pavers and a wood fence for spring.

Park Ridge

Taproot Garden Design

Design ideas for a large eclectic backyard full sun formal garden for spring in San Francisco with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Steps

Superior Scape

This charming Tudor revival uses a combination of naturalistic and traditional hardscape to lead you to the front door.
This is an example of an eclectic sloped garden in Detroit with a stone fence and a garden path.

Gazebo Garden

Green & Gorgeous

Main access steps reworked using natural Purbeck stone walling. Steps lead both directions linking to the deck and patio spaces.
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Other with natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Menlo Artist Retreat

The Garden Route Company

Design ideas for a large eclectic backyard partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Bluestone and Gravel Walkway Renovation

Ohana Natural Landscaping LLC

Rennovation of an old Bluestone Pathway around the house from the driveway to the back door :) Came out well!
This is an example of a large eclectic backyard full sun xeriscape in DC Metro with with path, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

CASA D

Aveille Landscape

Playful and colorful walkway. We played with colors and textures to creating abeaitiful eclectic landscape.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Mexico City with with path, concrete pavers and a stone fence.

Front Yard redo

KGR Design

Entry courtyard with new Columbia slate pavers w/ clay paver edging. A small patch of lawn provides a cool area for the dog to rest.
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Seattle with with path, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

All Fence Materials 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.