Homeowner loves native plants and has a back yard design full of them in this North Bay Area garden. A Sentinel Manzanita is a great plant for structure and the red bark is a great contrast to the gray leafed plants nearby. Leaves from a native California Coast Live Oak create an easy mulch tha aids in protecting the health of a nearby oak tree. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design

Gardens and Planting Design

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

This peaceful garden setting is the perfect place to gather thoughts or converse with a friend. Water creates a soothing visual and auditory experience. The existing woods provided the perfect natural setting, while bright foliage ties the sitting area together.

Nature Preserve Backyard Sanctuary

The Art of Landscape

Jane Luce Creation of boulder outcropping as safety perimeter for backyard terrace on a woodland hillside
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic sloped formal garden in DC Metro with natural stone pavers.

Garden Maintenance

PermaScapes Unlimited Inc

Xeriscaped perennial garden
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic front yard partial sun xeriscape for fall in Denver with natural stone pavers.

Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A stucco pony wall with a quartzite cap and hand-hewn gate around the yard creates a feeling of enclosure but not isolation.
Small eclectic front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with with rock feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence for spring.

Mystical Habitat Garden

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

Photo by Ketti Kupper
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic side yard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Warlingham detached home

Seasons in Colour

A rustic corner in the garden, with a bistro set painted in bright colours by Cuprinol Garden Shades. The scatter cushions feature a popular banana leaf pattern.

Queen Anne Hill, Seattle WA (after)

Michael Muro Garden Design

Photo of a small eclectic front yard shaded garden for spring in Seattle with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

Natural Flagstone Masonry

Krugel Cobbles, Inc.

Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a small eclectic front yard garden in Chicago with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Eclectic Landscape

Inspiration for an eclectic shaded garden in Dallas with natural stone pavers.

Colorful + Lush Rock Garden

Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping

Mid-sized eclectic side yard partial sun formal garden in Dallas with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Rain Garden

FormLA Landscaping

California natives, including Hummingbird Sage, Salvia Clevelandii and Indian Mallow thrive in the bioswale. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography
Design ideas for an expansive eclectic full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with natural stone pavers.

Mixed Materials patio

Plan-it Earth Design

A large patio in a small space makes it look larger. Collaborative design by Amy Whitworth, Lora Price and Annie Bamberger Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Photo by Amy Whitworth

Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

The garden encapsulates the elements of a natural habitat.
This is an example of a small eclectic front yard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with with flowerbed, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Sandy Springs, GA.

ARNOLD Masonry & Landscape

This is one of our most recent all inclusive hardscape and landscape projects completed for wonderful clients in Sandy Springs / North Atlanta, GA. Project consisted of completely stripping backyard and creating a clean pallet for new stone and boulder retaining walls, a firepit and stone masonry bench seating area, an amazing flagstone patio area which also included an outdoor stone kitchen and custom chimney along with a cedar pavilion. Stone and pebble pathways with incredible night lighting. Landscape included an incredible array of plant and tree species , new sod and irrigation and potted plant installations. Our professional photos will display this project much better than words can. Contact us for your next hardscape, masonry and landscape project. Allow us to create your place of peace and outdoor oasis! http://www.arnoldmasonryandlandscape.com/ All photos and project and property of ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape. All rights reserved © Mark Najjar- All Rights Reserved ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape ©

Pacifica Niwa

CBL landscapes

CA Redwood Forest meets a Japanese Understory Forest tied together with a hand wrought path.
Inspiration for an eclectic backyard shaded garden in Los Angeles 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.

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.

Birdwatcher's Sanctuary in Poway

Beaudry Garden Design

Small Spaces

G Brown Design

Reused corrugated metal on fence, reused broken concrete as stepping stones, reused door as back gate,
Small eclectic side yard full sun garden in Salt Lake City with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

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.