This bubbling water feature is virtually maintenance free. Installed in a small planting bed it can be seen from the front entry and is a lovely addition to the garden.

Adelaide courtyard

Yardstick Landscape Services

Outdeco screens framed with recycled hardwood
Inspiration for a small eclectic backyard formal garden in Adelaide with brick pavers.

Cupertino Town Home Lawn Conversion & Drought Tolerant Beds

Califia Ecodesign

Hanging succulent baskets enhance the oceanic look of the freshly transplanted evening primrose, California white sage, pink Muhly, Star of Madeira, artichoke and grapefruit Agastache.

Wrought Iron passage Gate

Charleston Awning & Metal Company Inc.

Dieter
Inspiration for a small eclectic front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Charleston with a garden path and brick pavers.

Rustic style inner city Courtyard

Yardstick Landscape Services

5 years on and this rustic courtyard is beginning to grow in to its final character
This is an example of a small eclectic courtyard full sun garden for fall in Adelaide with brick pavers.

Seasonal Display

Rosborough Partners Inc.

Is your home ready for the holiday? Bountiful displays of the season's harvest will dress up your front door to greet guests as they arrive. (Photo by RStarovich)

New England Perennial Flower Gardens

Minglewood, LLC

Angela Kearney, Minglewood Designs
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic courtyard full sun garden for spring in Boston with brick pavers.

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

Redondo Beach succulent garden

Sandi Fields Landscape Design

Sandi Fields
Inspiration for a large eclectic front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with brick pavers.

Woodburning Fireplace. Warren, NJ

Apple Tree Landscapes, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic backyard garden in New York with a fire feature and brick pavers.

Relaxed Southern Garden

Grove Hill Farm

Design ideas for a large eclectic backyard full sun garden in Houston with a garden path and brick pavers.

Texture+Pattern in Gowanus

New Eco Landscapes

Stacked stone wall detail. Hosta, english ivy, and Japanese maple.
This is an example of a small eclectic backyard partial sun garden in New York with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

A Terraced Back Yard

PostModern Landscape Architecture, LLC

Outdoor rooms created on this sloping back yard provide easy navigation and a variety of sitting areas.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic backyard partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with brick pavers.

Garden in the desert

GO Designs Inc.

Designed for good energy... Our client was looking to create a space for retreat, tranquility, serenity. The existing space was somewhat funky without balance and made it difficult to feel good. Working within an existing courtyard space, we were limited. No matter, our goal was to remedy this outdoor courtyard/sunset balcony space. Our idea was to keep the space cozy but create destination spaces where you can lay down in the grass and look up at the stars. Walk bare foot atop the different hardscape surfaces, reclaimed brick patio & walkway, Silvermist flagstone, terra cotta tiles & tiffway bermuda. The idea of sitting in front of a magical rock island stone fireplace reading a book, sharing conversation with family & friends gives us warm feelings. Bubbling water features dance through out this space creating sounds of trickling brooks you could only hear if you were in a far far away place. The courtyard walls disappear, with plants and trees wrapping there arms around our client while relaxing under a 45 year old ascalone olive tree. A healing garden was the finished product, so much, its a space that you don't ever want to leave....

Irwin

Nature's Design

This back yard which includes many edibles on a open wire mesh fence has as it's core a brick patio in the shape of a fish with the stepping stones that go through a net or web shaped lawn that simulate bubbles from the top of the "fish". A very whimsical design replete a small playhouse/garden shed in the back.

Brunswick East Garden

Arcadia Sustainable Design

Inspiration for an eclectic shaded garden in Melbourne with a garden path and brick pavers.

Rustic Brick Patio - Milwaukee, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Faux boulder hides a well cap surrounded by Calamagrosis acutiflora 'Overdam' in this cut-out patio bed. Westhauser Photography
Mid-sized eclectic backyard full sun garden in Milwaukee with a fire feature and brick pavers for summer.

Garden in the desert

GO Designs Inc.

Silverlake Sustainable

Barefoot Landscape

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic front yard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a garden path and brick pavers.

City Courtyard - Sculpture Garden

K Morris Landscape Design Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic side yard partial sun garden in Other with a water feature and brick pavers.

Eclectic Garden Design Ideas with Brick Pavers

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.