Vegepods and a climbing trellis planted with cucumbers and Passion fruit provide a place for a vegetable garden.
Small eclectic front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with natural stone pavers and a stone fence for spring.

Small Courtyard in the Suburbs by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects

Barnes Walker Ltd - Landscape Architects

This is an example of a small eclectic courtyard driveway in Manchester.

Moraga Country Club Small Frontyard

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Steve Lambert
Photo of a small eclectic courtyard partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2023

Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal

My garden was Sapna Bagh which translates to “garden of dreams”. It is an eclectic garden that attempts to represent the joy of coming home & immersing yourself in your carefully curated space.⁠ Brimming in the moods, colours & textures created by your very own collection of plants, heavily influenced by your cultural origins, travels & interests. ⁠ ⁠It’s a garden style that’s bold, uniquely you, fun & exciting to experience every time you’re in the garden, every season!⁠ The design uses plants in different ways to create a living artwork, i.e. akin to a painting or sculpture in a gallery. It evokes the senses & creates an emotional response to the curation.⁠ There is a lot of detail & thought that goes into planning a garden and one which uses layers of hidden elements of symbolism which I’m finding underrepresented in design practice in residential spaces (given the heavy focus on practicality and aesthetics). For example, this garden incorporates a “living” horse sculpture with several meanings. At one level, the horse represents the spirit of joy, adventure and wonderment, but it also links to a personal connection with this majestic creature as my spirit animal. ⁠It also aligns with my /(cultural) zodiac sign. The horse, in many cultures, embodies a sense of independence &adventure, which extends to this garden via the plant selection representing the bountiful forms, textures and beauty existing in nature to explore and experience! ⁠ ⁠⁠The colours red, yellow & blue nod to some of my cultural roots whilst adding to the cheer, elevating my thoughts and life outlook! I’m celebrating that I’m a plant collector for an excellent reason!⁠

Moroccan Garden

greencube garden and landscape design

Blending subtle lighting, tropical planting palette, simple, reflective, muted materials to contrast with Moroccan tiles. Calming influences transpiring to a magical space at night where shadows and patterns cast from bouncing light.

Creating Garden Zones - HEATHMONT

Gary Winter Landscape Design

Image by Gary Winter
Design ideas for a small and australian native eclectic backyard partial sun garden for spring in Melbourne with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Small Spaces

G Brown Design

small back yard using reused /re-purposed materials
Design ideas for a small eclectic backyard full sun garden in Salt Lake City with gravel.

Landscape design, indoor-outdoor living by Boodle Concepts

Boodle Concepts

Dwarf nandina, black dyed mulch, diosmas. Garden Design by Boodle Concepts, St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Photo of a small eclectic front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Melbourne with gravel.

Garden Grove Native/Succulent Front Yard

creations landscape designs

This garden is a mixture of drought tolerant plants, succulents, pavers recycled rubber mulch and decomposed granite mulch. There is also an energy efficient irrigation and lighting system. You can watch a video about this project here youtu.be/ABUpptZjCu8

Alta Bay

Green Team Solutions

Room balcony with view over privacy garden
Photo of a small eclectic garden in Miami.

Feng Shui Oasis: Back garden

Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style

This was a small garden that we Feng Shui'ed and completely redesigned. The theme was a xeriscape - with drought tolerant, native species to California. Jennifer designed the Feng Shui aspects of the garden, and Briana Lyon provided the horticultural knowledge. We also designed their atrium to be an indoor/outdoor space with plants, and seating areas. Our clients (and their dog) love the finished product. Now they have strawberries, and artichokes coming straight from the garden. They also get a fair amount of hummingbirds visiting their fountain. This is an eclectic space, which colorfully pumps up the Feng Shui of the homeowners, while giving them a zen place to relax.

St. Paul Working Garden

Stonepocket Unique Landscapes

Tim Heelan
Design ideas for a small eclectic backyard partial sun garden in Minneapolis with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

foliage, informal garden,Delicate, But Tough

Edger Landscape Design

High shade provides a perfect environment for Alum Root in this Novato front yard. Its frothy blooms charm visitors in spring and early summer. This is a really good plant to put under California Live Oaks as they need very little summer water. Far tougher than it looks, and easy maintenance. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design

La Jolla

Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc

Photo- Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Design ideas for a small eclectic side yard garden in San Diego with a vegetable garden.

Vegetables in Terra Cotta Pots

The Gardensmith

Terra cotta pots are great for herb gardens.
This is an example of a small eclectic backyard full sun garden for summer in Portland with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Irwin

Nature's Design

This back yard which includes many edibles on a open wire mesh fence has as it's core a brick patio in the shape of a fish with the stepping stones that go through a net or web shaped lawn that simulate bubbles from the top of the "fish". A very whimsical design replete a small playhouse/garden shed in the back.

Lawn replacement front landscape

Edibella Landscape Design

Inspiration for a small eclectic front yard xeriscape in San Diego.

Small Courtyard in the Suburbs by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects

Barnes Walker Ltd - Landscape Architects

Photo of a small eclectic courtyard driveway in Manchester.

Adelaide courtyard

Yardstick Landscape Services

Corten steel retaining wall and Outdeco screens framed with recycled hardwood
Small and australian native eclectic backyard formal garden in Adelaide with brick pavers.

Rooftop Landscaping in Minneapolis

yardscapes Inc.

Finished rooftop project with custom metal furniture and arbor, Tournesol planters, and container plantings. This is a close up of the custom metal furnishings. On top of the custom metal table base we installed limestone slabs. We decided wo add warmth to the space, by finding a reclaimed piece of wood and affixing it to a custom metal base.

Small Eclectic 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.