Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic side yard partial sun garden in Seattle with with path and natural stone pavers.

Junction Front Yard Parking Pad

Green Apple Landscaping

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic front yard full sun driveway for summer in Toronto with with path and concrete pavers.

Front Yard redo

KGR Design

Utilitarian pathway from the front courtyard to the rear of the house. Plantings provide seasonal interest.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Seattle with with path, gravel and a metal fence.

Modern Curb Appeal

Elite Concrete

A modern curb appeal makeover that incorporates our Limestone Finish and exposed aggregate.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic driveway in Toronto with with path.

Backyard Walkway

DC Freeman

Here is an alternative to a typical walkway. It's beautiful, natural, and whimsical. River rock and bluestone compliment each other perfectly.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic side yard partial sun driveway in New York with with path and natural stone pavers.

Vibrant Summerlin Courtyard/Entry

Perennial Garden Consultants

After--a much more inviting walk up to the front door! Fig vine, Ficus pumila, was planted to soften the stark wall, while dwarf mock orange, Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf,' softens the edge of the linear walkway. Dietes vegeta on the shadier side mirrors the vertical Muhlenbergia 'Regal Mist' grasses on the sunnier side. Bougainvillea will frame the entry in colorful bloom given a few seasons. Photo by Perennial Garden Consultants.

Back Garden

Weeds Garden Design Build LLC

Replaced the dead lawn with native Carex, kurapia, and fragaria chiloensis.. so much life!
Mid-sized eclectic backyard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with with path and concrete pavers.

Salvaged Stone Patio, Rustic + Sand-Set

The Land Mechanic

Design ideas for a small eclectic backyard full sun xeriscape in Denver with with path and natural stone pavers.

Irvine Driveway Reimagined

Table2Garden

Uplighting of the new trees makes the most of these new trees and boulders and stone allow for a much needed elevation to be added to this very small side yard adjacent to the driveway. A lovely walkway was added along with a small pond.

Bonterra Cross Creek Ranch Wall & Landscape

Sage Pools, Scapes & Design

Side entry to back yard with black star gravel and polished concrete leuders.
Photo of an eclectic side yard full sun garden in Houston with with path and gravel.

CASA D

Aveille Landscape

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

Modern Curb Appeal

Elite Concrete

A modern curb appeal makeover that incorporates our Limestone Finish and exposed aggregate.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic driveway in Toronto with with path.

Junction Front Yard Parking Pad

Green Apple Landscaping

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic front yard full sun driveway for summer in Toronto with with path and concrete pavers.

Back Patio @ Umatilla Street Garden

The Land Mechanic

Umatilla Street Wildspace
Design ideas for a small eclectic backyard full sun xeriscape in Denver with with path and natural stone pavers.

Paver Patio

KGR Design

A Columbia Slate paver patio with Holland banding to break up the space and make use of owner supplied recycled bricks. The river rock covers a drywell to aid in site drainage.

My Sample Projects

Patio Dudes

Inspiration for an eclectic backyard partial sun formal garden in Los Angeles with with path and concrete pavers.

Bonterra Cross Creek Ranch Wall & Landscape

Sage Pools, Scapes & Design

Side entry to back yard with black star gravel and polished concrete leuders.
Design ideas for an eclectic side yard full sun garden in Houston with with path and gravel.

The wide arc

Green & Gorgeous

The arc of the path dominates the space dividing the lawn and the gravel garden planting.
Photo of a small eclectic backyard full sun formal garden for fall in Other with with path and natural stone pavers.

North Haven Revegetation / Gardens

Hotbotany

Uncut natural stone pathway installed leading to front door beside woodland beds
Design ideas for a large eclectic front yard shaded garden for summer in New York with with path and natural stone pavers.

Chapel Hill New Home

BellaDomus Residential Design Studio

New custom home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Designed by James Morgan, built by Jay Condie. Landscaping by Jean Bernard. Custom front door by Coastal Windows and Doors.

Eclectic Garden Design Ideas with with Path

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.