Eclectic botanical home by landscape designer Rob Hill
Mid-sized eclectic sloped partial sun xeriscape in San Diego with gravel for spring.

Various Plantings

LDAW Landscape Architecture, PC

Grasses, Agastachae
Eclectic sloped garden in New York.

Hillside Garden Landscape with Water Features and Beautiful Plantings

Accent Landscapes

This side yard provides a large lawn area for play, with an abundance of mature trees and colorful plantings.
Inspiration for a large eclectic sloped partial sun xeriscape for summer in Denver with a retaining wall and mulch.

Golden, CO

Lifescape Colorado.

Photo of an expansive eclectic sloped xeriscape in Denver with natural stone pavers.

Glorious Lakeside Perch

LandWorks, Inc.

LandWorks first navigated a most challenging local government approval process because of this home’s placement on a lake, but it was passed by local government and came together beautifully. Our lovely clients trusted our team to deliver on an involved hardscape and landscape project that featured multi-level patios, several stone staircases, an involved water feature, an elaborate drainage infrastructure – not to mention a switchback, severe-incline path from lake pier to terrace. The stunning lakeside property features bluestone paving throughout, an outdoor grill counter, decorative driveway details at the home’s front entry, and lush plantings with tons of spring, summer and fall color. We had a brilliant and experienced crew on the very involved hardscape install and a talented, creative, painstaking crew on the perennial installs.

Shoreline Retaining Walls

Landscapes by Tom LLC

naturalized, curvy waterfront rock wall
Mid-sized eclectic sloped shaded garden in Boston with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers for summer.

La Jolla

Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc

Views of the Pacific from the water-wise garden. Photo- Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic sloped xeriscape in San Diego.

Rustic Stairs

Terra Ferma Landscapes

Monolithic slab stairs that lead to the upper grass area.
Large eclectic sloped garden in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Nature Preserve Backyard Sanctuary

The Art of Landscape

Jane Luce + Henk Sterenberg
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic sloped formal garden in DC Metro with natural stone pavers.

Woodside Woodland Gardens

Skyline design studio

A sweeping curved stair with stone walls climbs through lush gardens up to a parking area . photo: Diane Hayford
This is an example of an eclectic sloped garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall.

Cairn at the Cliffs

DabneyCollins

Recently installed cairn at the Cliffs of Glassy. There are 3 of these rock formations in the residents side meditation garden. In modern times, cairns are often erected as landmarks, a use they have had since ancient times. Since prehistory, they have also been built as sepulchral monuments, or used for defensive, hunting, ceremonial, astronomical and other purposes.

Westover-on-Hudson - My Garden in Tarrytown, NY

Westover Landscape Design

Designed and installed by Westover Landscape Design, Inc. More at www.WestoverLD.com Photos by Rich Pomerantz
Inspiration for an eclectic sloped garden in New York with decking.

Napa Guest House

Blutter Shiff Design Associates

Jay Graham Photographer
Eclectic sloped garden in San Francisco.

Brown's Point Terraced Retaining Walls

Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma, Inc.

Curving retaining walls
Design ideas for a large eclectic sloped full sun garden in Seattle with a retaining wall.

Wantage, NJ Pondless Waterfall

Aquaterra Earthscapes LLC

This is an example of a large eclectic sloped partial sun formal garden in New York with a water feature and gravel.

Design Build: Vista Botanical Home

The Design Build Company

Eclectic botanical home by landscape designer Rob Hill
Mid-sized eclectic sloped partial sun xeriscape in San Diego with natural stone pavers for spring.

Field stone Retaining Walls

Landscapes by Tom LLC

Lake home has field stone retaining walls, stone stairs, beautiful plantings, night lighting, a hot tub and so much more!
Large eclectic sloped full sun formal garden in Boston with with fireplace and concrete pavers for summer.

Westover-on-Hudson - My Garden in Tarrytown, NY

Westover Landscape Design

Designed and installed by Westover Landscape Design, Inc. More at www.WestoverLD.com Photos by Rich Pomerantz
Eclectic sloped shaded garden in New York with decking.

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.

Wood and Stone Steps

Ross NW Watergardens

This is how Ross NW Watergardens conquers steep slopes. Wood steps with boulders and gravel. This property in Lake Oswego, Oregon has a backyard that is almost all steep hillside. Using wood timbers and stones we are able to create winding pathways that make the space walkable. The boulders hold the steps in place and retain the slope at the same time. Check out our design philosophy at http://www.rossnwwatergardens.com/portland-landscaping-blog/ By Ben Bowen of Ross NW Watergardens, a Portland landscaping firm.

Eclectic Sloped 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.