Custom designed trellis provides a beautiful view even in winter
Mid-sized eclectic backyard shaded formal garden in Other with a vertical garden and natural stone pavers.

Arbour Garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic backyard full sun formal garden for summer in London with natural stone pavers.

Whitefish Bay Backyard

GRG Playscapes

Little Giant Photography
Design ideas for a small eclectic backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Milwaukee with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Willow Chair

Terra Ferma Landscapes

The willow chair makes it feel like this landscape has been here for ages.
Photo of a large eclectic backyard garden in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Greenhouse Studio

Cynthia B. Wilson Interior Design

CB Wilson Interior Design / Bruce Thompson Photography
Design ideas for a large eclectic backyard full sun formal garden in Milwaukee with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Golden, CO

Lifescape Colorado.

Inspiration for an expansive eclectic sloped xeriscape in Denver with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Douglas Residence

DDLA Design Landscape Architecture

Completed in 2003, this garden in Highland Park, Texas featured a dramatic transformation into a wonderful intimate garden. The existing pool was renovated with all new coping and stone veneer and an end portion of the pool was enclosed to create a koi pond with aquatic plants. A glass panel was installed between the pool and koi pond to allow the swimmers to submerge themselves and see into the koi area. The rest of the garden featured lush landscaping which included shade loving plants and mint was planted in between the step stones for a soft feel. Completed with Naud Burnett & Partners.

Noe Valley 35

SF Design Build

Interior Design: Allison Muir | Photos: Esteban Cortez
Large eclectic backyard partial sun formal garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Whimsical Fusion Landscape

Parklane Landscapes

Design ideas for an expansive eclectic backyard full sun garden for summer in Toronto with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A bubbling basalt stone fountain creates a soothing audible backdrop and is much loved by the birds and wildlife that flock to this garden which is a certified wildlife habitat.

Lethbridge Sixmile Xeriscape

earthlings inc.

Our client was first introduced to our work when participating in the "Prairie Urban Garden" Tour put on by the Oldman Watershed Council (OWC). Their desire was to have their own "water conscious" landscape created for their new home. The Xeriscpe design was created using plant material that would have interest throughout all 4 seasons and the flagstone material was chosen to reflect the natural style the client desired.

Donald Pell Studio Gardens, East Vincent Township

Donald Pell - Gardens

A drought-tolerant perennial border of rich four-season texture and color, including Calamagrostis, Allium, Echinacea, Rudbeckia, and Arnoglossum
Photo of an expansive eclectic backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Philadelphia with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

Garden path

Garden Architecture

Small eclectic backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone pavers for spring.

Tree of Life Backyard

Board & Vellum

Photo by Tina Witherspoon. Metal art screens by Pepperbox.
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic backyard partial sun garden in Seattle with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Ainsworth Eco Landscape

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

This garden space emphasizes plant textures, colorful foliage and quirky decorative elements. The heart of the garden is the elevated deck that perches over a rain garden, where stormwater from the roof is allowed to collect during the rainy months. Curvilinear paver pathways were installed to gently contrast against the soft plant textures. A sturdy structure was built to protect firewood and showcase quirky travel souvenirs.

Formal Garden Barnes London

Landscaping Solutions

Photo of a small eclectic backyard formal garden in London with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

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.

Succulents

Native Sun Gardens

Succulents provide a low-maintenance and low water option for your outdoor OR indoor space. They also act as amazing ground covers and are a great alternative to lawns! Photo cred: Joshua Thayer

Family Garden

URBANSCAPING LTD

This is an example of an eclectic front yard full sun driveway in London with natural stone pavers.

Unique Gardens

Rosborough Partners Inc.

An intricate labyrinth sculpted into the lawn is a spectacular artistic detail, setting this garden apart from all the others. (Photo by Mike Crews) #landscape #finegardening

Eclectic Garden Design Ideas with Natural Stone 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.