A boring front lawn transformed into an explosion of color with drought tolerant perennials and grasses and an Idaho Fescue lawn. Warm, welcoming entry in this Urban garden.

Fish Bowl

Salt + Dirt | Outside Design

We designed: a new expanded dining patio with a custom pergola to give dappled shade; a nearby water feature burbling sweetly; a sunken lounge surrounded by gardens and trees for privacy; a sweet vine-covered arbor with a swinging bench for morning coffee and afternoon reading. The birds will have a new location for their house/feeder close to habitat and cover- including a Japanese water fountain to bathe in and drink. The sunken lounge will feature a firepit and luxury seating, all under watch of the Garden Buddha featured against a bamboo wall. Design/Photo, Gigi

Mystical Habitat Garden

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

photo by Ketti Kupper
This is an example of a large eclectic full sun front yard stone garden path in Los Angeles.

Walk the garden path from the driveway to the front door. You’ll feel better by

Weeds Garden Design Build LLC

This is an example of a small eclectic drought-tolerant and full sun front yard gravel and wood fence garden path in Los Angeles.

Hillsdale Residence

ADRIAN SMITH - Landscape Architecture

Inspiration for a huge eclectic full sun side yard stone landscaping in New York.

Gather with friends under this shady, garden gazebo

Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA

Close up view of the dining gazebo and it's flooring made of slate nugget gravel: an inexpensive way to create a stable, well drained surface. Lush gardens that attract birds, butterflies and hummingbirds, surround the gazebo for added interest. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.

Sugar House Bungalow Colorful Water Wise Back Yard

Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.

Original back yard was pretty plain. Designer laid out a water-wise design that included a flagstone pathway with thyme, many beautiful, colorful water wise plants and a natural stone patio. Owner added much eclectic art. Rick Laughlin, APLD

Tuscan Delight

Amy Martin Landscape Design

This Wolf Eyes Kousa Dogwood glows in this shady glen. Amy Martin
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic full sun backyard stone landscaping in Boston for summer.

Another Lawn Bites the Dust - With Gusto

Billy Goodnick Garden Design

Dark Delight New Zealand Flax were left in place from the previous garden, underplanted with Pork and Beans Sedum ground cover, which will develop blushes of red and brown in the summer. A few California poppy seeds blew in during the installation. They're welcome for now, but could overtake other plants in time. photo by Billy Goodnick

Elsner Residence

Caroline Dooley Architects

Vietnam War era portable landing strip metal sheets create beautiful and rustic raised planters and steps in landscape.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic full sun backyard stone landscaping in San Diego.

Morris County Estate

Sigrid Morgan Landscape Architecture LLC

Inspiration for a large eclectic drought-tolerant and full sun backyard landscaping in New York for summer.

A Terraced Garden in Vermont

Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)

This terraced landscape in Vermont flows from a high perch on a contemporary home’s second-story viewing deck through a grassy play space with a fire pit terrace, past mown fields to a swimming pond with a small lake house and on through a wet meadow to a beaver pond beyond. Here behind the house, four Adirondack chairs are gathered around a fire pit terrace of Goshen stone. Low shrubs and colorful perennials hug the top of a retaining wall that drops off toward a view of the pond. A number of trees from the property were thoughtfully culled, giving space to some of the largest and most beautiful, to preserve animal habitat and frame views. Photo by Susan Teare.

Petit Bleu™ Bluebeard

Proven Winners

Petit Bleu caryopteris in the landscape. It reaches around 3' tall each season and should be cut back hard in the spring.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic full sun landscaping in Chicago.

Containers

Landscape Projects, Inc.

Tulips and pansies provide early spring color to raised bed containers constructed with M-Brace brackets for added interest. In the summer, the owner plants two of the beds with vegetables (all of the sun on the property is in the front yard). ©Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.

Frontyard: Eclectic Mediterranean

Paradise By Design: landscape design company

This front yard make-over uses a mix of grasses, flax and traditional Mediterranean plants to achieve a striking eclectic entry garden.
Design ideas for an eclectic full sun front yard garden path in San Francisco for spring.

Woodinville Waterscape

Sublime Garden Design, LLC

Sublime Garden Design
Design ideas for a small eclectic drought-tolerant and full sun front yard mulch landscaping in Seattle.

Roseville

Landscape and Waterfall Creations

Design ideas for a small eclectic full sun backyard concrete paver formal garden in Sacramento with a fire pit.

Craftsman Backyard - Cedarburg

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

The stepper path leads you from the side of the house to the new bluestone patio. Westhauser Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic full sun backyard stone garden path in Milwaukee for summer.

Frontyard: Eclectic Mediterranean

Paradise By Design: landscape design company

Pink Gaura flowers mix perfectly with tall grasses and soft silvery grey follige edging the Mediterranean tile pathway. .
Design ideas for an eclectic full sun front yard garden path in San Francisco for spring.

Eclectic Mountain Lyons

High Desert Designs, llc

Anne Hartshorn
Inspiration for a large eclectic drought-tolerant and full sun side yard stone garden path in Denver.

Full Sun Eclectic Landscaping Ideas

Whether it's a manicured front lawn, stone-paved pathway or intricate landscape design, Full Sun eclectic landscapes benefit from the same attention to detail that the interior of your home does. Well-executed landscaping ideas can upgrade your home's entire aesthetic, and the right plants, flowers and shrubbery can greatly enhance your curb appeal by adding color, texture and even fragrance to your yard. Before starting on your new landscape design, survey your area and make some notes; you cannot concretely consider certain Full Sun landscapes decorating ideas unless you identify what kind of climate you are living in, how much you are willing to spend and how much space you have to work with. Additionally, as you browse several eclectic landscape ideas and landscape pictures and make notes about the designs and landscapes that really jump out at you, keep in mind what level of ongoing maintenance is actually feasible. If you love working with plants, a large rose or vegetable garden is the perfect use of land; if you live in a hot or dry area, consider drought-tolerant landscape ideas. If you have younger kids, consider what they would enjoy as well, such as a large grassy area or a playground, swing set or pool. Think about what your family would use the most, as well as what would help boost your resale value in the long run. Lastly, when it comes to Full Sun landscapes, be sure to consider different front and backyard ideas, as they are separate entities that serve two very different purposes.

What plants should I add to my Full Sun eclectic landscape?

When browsing landscape photos, think about curb appeal above all else; Full Sun eclectic landscape designs are your chance to make a great first impression. A flower garden is a great option, but if ongoing care is a concern, you can simplify the process by opting for low-maintenance succulents, bushes or hedges instead. If you don't have a green thumb, consider simple and easy-to-implement landscape design ideas, such as grass, gravel pathways, water features, statues, wood fences or stone walls.

What features should I have in my Full Sun eclectic garden or backyard?

While landscapes are seen as a primarily aesthetic component, there are additions you can incorporate in your Full Sun eclectic landscape design to make it as functional as possible. The garden can be designed for entertaining and playtime with seating, dining areas, play spaces and sunny relaxation spots. A vegetable or flower garden is a common yard staple, especially if you add an interesting element like a pergola, arbor, walkway or fence. If you’re looking for lively landscape decorating ideas, consider adding fun accessories like bird baths and feeders. For the ultimate party house, incorporate a pool and patio, or consider a deck with a fire pit, outdoor fireplace, barbecue and/or outdoor kitchen. If you're an active, sports-loving family, add a basketball or volleyball court, or set up a bocce ball or croquet area. And don't forget about furniture! A bench in a garden makes a great reading or meditation spot, while a weatherproof chaise lounge, sofa and chair are nice for soaking up those sunny days. Browse more popular ideas on Houzz