Michael Hunter
Design ideas for a small eclectic side yard full sun garden for fall in Dallas with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Mid-Century Modern Home

Johnson Berman

This Mid-Century Modern residence was infused with rich paint colors and accent lighting to enhance the owner’s modern American furniture and art collections. Large expanses of glass were added to provide views to the new garden entry. All Photographs: Erik Kvalsvik

Patios & Stonework

DC Freeman

A natural stone wall adds charm and function.
Large eclectic side yard driveway in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Secret Garden in Dilworth

Solow Design Group

Entry into this enchanted back garden begins through the gate while a narrow passage between the homeowner's studio and privacy fence invoke an immediate sense of intimacy with riotous greenery spilling into a gravel path. Photos courtesy Solow Design Group.

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.

Mr & Mrs Ismail

Earthlinks Landscaping

Photo of an eclectic side yard garden in Other with concrete pavers and a garden path.

Royal Oak Residence

McHale Landscape Design, Inc.

This is an example of an expansive eclectic side yard partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro.

Tree of Life Backyard

Board & Vellum

Photo by Tina Witherspoon. Metal art screens by Pepperbox.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic side yard garden in Seattle.

Martha's Garden

Blair Hines Design Associates

This is an example of a small eclectic side yard partial sun garden for summer in Boston with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Suburban Garden

Evolution Landscape Design

This is an example of an eclectic side yard garden in Philadelphia.

Pollinator Garden Rooms

Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

Gravel from an old driveway was repurposed to create a garden path in the side yard. Hornbeam trees create privacy between the closely spaced homes. Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

Vegetable Gardens

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Powder coated, heavy gauge aluminum makes for striking beds in this small, formal herb garden. Compact size makes it just right for growing only what is needed. It is a focal point in the garden, and a much loved, lived in space for the homeowners'.

Beautiful Outdoor Living in Gleneagle

Accent Landscapes

A blend of native grasses and wildflowers looks great and transitions into the surrounding open space. In addition to looking great, this area is low maintenance and water friendly.

Beautiful Outdoor Living in Gleneagle

Accent Landscapes

Lots or Fir, Spruce, Aspen, and native grasses give this landscape a rustic touch.
Inspiration for a large eclectic side yard full sun xeriscape for fall in Denver with river rock.

The Swiss Army Jewel Box

Ian Moore Design

Each of the materials was chosen for a balance of richness and simplicity. The Kebony decking continues the rich color tone set by the oiled Cedar shingle and traditional Japanese Shou Sugi Ban siding on the rear facade of the house. The California Gold Slate for the rear yard patio adds additional texture and depth to the ground plane. The powder-coated metal railings enclose the deck and partition the dog run and bike parking area from the main rear yard. The eclectic plant mix blends California natives with other Mediterranean plants for a variety of color, texture and seasonality.

Oasis Garden

Barbara Hilty Landscape Design LLC

Barbara Hilty APLD
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic side yard shaded garden for spring in Portland with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Bay Colony Remodel

Whisper House Real Estate Group, L.L.C

The front yard of this house was overgrown and outdated. A new retaining wall was built and a narrow driveway expanded with turf-stone. A waterfall to the far right doubles as a retaining wall as well. The plants chosen provide interest year round and are drought tolerant. The two trees were left as end pieces to the planter which you see from the living room window. The metal edging was added for ease of maintenance between areas.

Design Build: Vista Botanical Home

The Design Build Company

Eclectic botanical home by landscape designer Rob Hill
Small eclectic side yard garden in San Diego with natural stone pavers.

Spiral Garden design mock-up

Wall Flower Studio

Karen Sloan
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic side yard full sun xeriscape in Toronto with a garden path and gravel.

Shade garden

Christine Karnofsky Garden Design & Consulting

Stone path, shady perennial garden, iron gate. Shade color, garden path, shady garden, red Japanese maple, shady stone path, wrought iron garden gate, garden gate

Eclectic Side Yard 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.