Garden boundaries ideas
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Demarcating the boundaries of our properties, best garden fence ideas are an essential part of homes.
With a wide range of garden fence ideas on offer, there is so much a well-chosen garden fence can do for your outdoor space. Style is just as important as the quality, so choosing the right material to fit with your other backyard ideas is essential.
'Large features like fences also underpin or can dictate a particular design style or theme, so it’s important to get them right,' says gardening expert Matt James. Once you've chosen the right design for your space, learning how to build a fence for your backyard will enable you to bring your favorite garden fence ideas to life.
Inspiring garden fence ideas
Picket or rustic post and rail garden fence ideas suit more traditional country schemes, a woven willow fence has a natural, rustic look, whereas crisp horizontal louvered fencing complements more modern or urban designs. However, there is much more to choosing garden fence ideas than simply selecting a design you like.
Installing a fence is a great garden privacy idea, but also, according to experts, one of the best home security tips. 'Before you build a new fence, there are a number of key things to consider. Why are you installing it? Is it for privacy, security, to restrict children, pets or livestock, or simply to demarcate your space from your neighbors?' explains gardening expert Matt James. 'Being clear on this will determine the height, material, construction, required degree of privacy of any boundary and, of course, the price.'
Fences also offer a more practical and cost-effective alternative to both garden wall ideas and the best privacy hedges and will require minimal maintenance for a number of years.
1. Go classic with a picket fence
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Given their low height, picket fences are the classic choice for front gardens.
Not only do they add to the curb appeal of your front yard landscaping ideas, but they also offer protection as they enable you to see beyond your home's border. Furthermore, they won't block the sightlines of pedestrians and drivers – often a requirement of the law. Complete the look by pairing your picket fence with garden gate ideas.
Picket fences are traditionally made from wood – typically painted white – though there has recently been a rise in low-maintenance vinyl designs. Installing a vinyl fence is also much easier than the wooden or metal equivalents and requires very little maintenance.
2. Choose hit and miss fence to avoid having a best side
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One of the primary motivations for installing garden fence ideas is to improve your garden privacy. Traditional fences have a good side and a bad side and it is common courtesy that the 'good' finished side faces your neighbor's garden, with the 'bad side' facing your own.
However, it's unlikely that you'll want the 'bad' side impacting on your carefully curated flower bed ideas – especially when you paid for the fence – and this can cause disputes between neighbors.
Avoid potential conflict by opting for hit-and-miss fencing. Designed to look great from both sides, the fence’s slatted design allows air to pass through the gaps, making it more durable during windy weather.
3. Consider wildlife when opting for your fences
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Consider wildlife when choosing your garden boundaries. Hedges are the ultimate boundary for wildlife garden ideas and suit a cottage-style garden. Opt for plants like hawthorn and box and you’ll see them buzzing with wildlife come spring. However, hedges can be expensive to plant and will require maintenance.
Wooden fences offer another natural choice. ‘One of the most important aspects is to ensure that wildlife can move freely between gardens, so leaving a gap under fences or cutting a hole around the side of a CD in the base of the fence is really important,’ explains Stuart Edmunds, mammal expert at Shropshire Wildlife Trust.
4. Replace your fence with a work of art
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Fences don't have to be made of wood, in fact, there are lots of alternative materials that let you get a little more creative with your garden boundaries.
One of our favorite garden fence ideas is Corten steel, which is available in a range of styles and colors. Designed to naturally weather, the finished look of a Corten steel fence will look unique to your garden and the climate in which you live – giving a textured and natural look that is sure to complement your garden decorating ideas.
5. Add a fence around your pool
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If you have a pool, then pool fence ideas are a must. In some parts of the country, they are a legal requirement, but even if they are optional where you live they are a great way to ensure your home is safe. We love the idea of adding a glass fence to your pool patio ideas, not only does it make the space safer but it also helps to zone your garden without compromising the aesthetics of your space.
6. Use fencing as a backdrop for built-in seating
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Horizontal fencing makes a sleek modern backdrop to this built-in outdoor seating area.
Positioned in the corner of the garden, it has an enclosed feel due to the addition of a pergola.
One of our favorite fence decorating ideas, there are so many stylish pergola ideas that can provide shade and vertical interest in the garden, while this scheme gives a sense of a room outdoors.
Integral raised beds filled with low-maintenance evergreens, and climbing plants give the cozy corner a lush, relaxing feel.
Finish off with hanging lighting and an outdoor fire, to keep the atmosphere going into the evening.
7. Add low trellis fencing for a cottage garden look
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If you are adding fencing but want to retain the view, then a low-level trellis ideas are one of the best garden fence ideas for a traditional scheme.
Allowing you to define an area, while supporting and displaying beautiful plants, a trellis design is also the perfect complement to your cottage garden ideas.
'There are lots of different styles, colors and finishes available; just carefully note the size of the holes before you buy,' says James.
'The wider the gaps are, the more you can see behind, unless you allow climbers to scramble up through, which for many is exactly the point of using them.'
8. Integrate a water feature into your fence
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Add a unique design feature to the garden with a statement water feature, integrated into the fence.
Water feature ideas are a fantastic way of introducing water to a yard that isn't large enough for a pond.
With its minimalist horizontal panels, this louver fence feels sleek and modern, making it a calming backdrop for the sight and sound of trickling water. It's reminiscent of zen Japanese garden ideas.
All of the plumbing is hidden behind the fence, so it's also a very neat solution.
9. Build a ranch-style post and rail fence
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The classic post and rail fence is an easy, cost-effective solution to adding a boundary to your yard.
Traditionally used for containing livestock, this style of fence has all the charm of a country ranch. But, crucially, it doesn't impede on views, making it perfect if your property borders an attractive area, such as a woodland.
It's also a great solution if you have a particularly large yard to fence off.
10. Break up your fence with a living panel
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You may have seen living wall ideas in the past, but did you know the solution can also be applied to garden fences?
'Living green walls are a common sight in towns these days, with plants growing to cover expanses of concrete and stretching to the sky in the urban environment. They are also increasingly being used in the home garden to transform walls and fences,' says gardening expert Leigh Clapp.
'Greening up the vertical plane is especially useful in small gardens, courtyards and balconies to use every perspective.'
To replicate this idea, you will need to need to attach a green wall pocket system to your fence – these are available at Amazon .
This can then be densely planted with long-living evergreens. Bear in mind they need to be plants with shallow roots, as space will be limited.
11. Enclose an outdoor dining area with a low fence
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As well as defining the borders of your yard, a garden fence can also be used to demarcate a patio or give your outdoor dining ideas a boost.
Designing your garden in this way makes seating areas feel more secluded and gives a visual break on the landscape.
A low, open fence is ideal for maintaining views while also helping to support tall plants, although a louvered or close-panel fence allows for denser planting or even the addition of raised beds.
12. Make a plant theater display for your fence
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Fences don't have to be plain, unimaginative expanses. Bring them to life with climbing plants or, as in this design, a plant theater.
Painted to match the fence, the theater can be used to display small potted plants, such as traditional primula auriculas – popular in the Victorian era – succulents or herbs.
Using terracotta pots adds a warm, rustic feel to the display.
13. Set up horizontal louvered fencing
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Make a statement with horizontal louvered screening, instead of a traditional fence. It creates a designer look commonplace in show gardens, and the timbers are ideal for supporting plants.
'If a solid fence would block out too much sun or you just want to create a little shade and privacy for a garden dining space, contemporary louvres are ideal,' says James.
'They let in light and offer privacy while still blocking views, but unlike trellis they’re visually more substantial.'
Horizontal screens often go to the ground, but they can also be used to add height to an existing wall.
If budgets are tight, there’s no need to install this type of fencing on every boundary; you could incorporate it into your patio ideas, or only use it close to the house.
Use fencing like this to disguise untidy or unloved areas of the garden – it’s ideal for hiding recycling bins, compost heaps and the like.
14. Install vertical fencing
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A sturdy, mid-budget option, individual vertical timbers are attached one at a time to cross-supports. It eliminates gaps, and is one of the best garden ideas for privacy. It also allows you to custom build to fill whatever space you have.
Cut down on labor costs by buying pre-made panels. Attach them to timber posts in the same was as any other fence panel.
If you want to add an element of greenery to your garden fence ideas, then you can attach wire or mesh to the fence as a support for climbing plants or trees to espalier to give a distinctly modern feel.
15. Consider trellis options
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Panels with integrated trellis ideas might offer slightly less privacy initially, but the open, airy feel is undeniably elegant and perfect in small gardens, and if you can borrow a view from beyond your space will feel larger, too.
They also present an ideal opportunity for climbers to interweave and create a more natural, green screen from neighbors.
You could, of course, simply top a standard-height fence panel or wall with trellis. This adds height without compromising too much on light.
Either way, once climbers are established and growing, they will break up the look of the solid wood and help the fence to merge with the rest of the garden.
16. Think about windier days
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Unless you have a sheltered garden, a solid fence will suffer more than those with open trelliswork.
The wind can blow through the holes of trellis, rather than battering it – which will ultimately weaken the fence.
If the wind has already wreaked havoc on your garden fence ideas, then discover how to fix a leaning fence with our expert guide.
17. Add a coat of paint
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Outdoor paint will not only make your garden fence ideas look good, but it will also give the timber added protection, too.
There are plenty of colors to choose from when it comes to painting a fence, but wood generally looks better in more natural shades. Pale colors will lighten a dark garden, while darker colors allow the fence to fade into the background and make a great backdrop to planting. When choosing your garden color schemes be sure that you know which fence colors to avoid.
18. Go for an entirely natural garden fence
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Create a rustic, cottage look with willow fencing. It has the feel of traditional wattle but the strength of a modern panel, and makes a beautiful backdrop for most plants.
Willow hurdles, framed willow or hazel screens offer a more natural look and suit informal garden settings, but they may not be as strong (or last as long) as a pressure-treated timber panel.
However, these natural woven fences are made from cuttings which encourage growth, making this an environmentally sustainable choice.
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Shiplap is the most popular type of ready-made fence panel, offering good value and plenty of sizes.
It is usually supported by concrete or timber posts, and needs to be treated with wood preserver regularly.
If your current shiplap design is looking a little tired, give it a makeover by painting it in a distinctive color, with themed planting.
20. Create a boundary with an evergreen hedge
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Evergreens are perfect for creating a boundary for your property and make the best privacy hedges; the permanent leaf cover of evergreen hedges can do a great job of keeping humans and animals out (or in), if you’re not partial to a traditional fence or wall.
Evergreens come in all shapes and sizes – from the tiniest alpines to the tallest trees, so you’ll have no trouble finding one (or many) to suit your plot.
21. Reinvent the picket fence
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Breathe new life into your picket fences by painting each post a different color. 'Usually painted white, garden fence ideas look great painted in a range of pastel shades to complement your front door color,' says Rachel Crow, Gardens Editor, Homes & Gardens.
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A favorite in the design world right now, horizontal slatted fencing is having something of a moment.
This garden, designed by Lucy Wilcox , uses boundaries as art to create a garden that beautifully blends modernity with family-friendly functionality.
‘I couldn’t just create a show garden, because it had to work as a practical family space, but I didn’t want it to look like a playground either,’ she says.
She solved the conundrum with a design that embraced strong lines. Here, the fence is connected to the playroom for an element fluidity. It is a simple yet clever design.
23. Match fencing to furniture
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'I love the echo of the garden fence in the bench in front of it in the backyard above,' says Lucy Searle, Editor in Chief, Homes & Gardens. 'Just as you would indoors, create moments of repetition like this in a backyard for a harmonious balanced feel.
You can do it with anything from fencing materials to planting.'
What is the best fence for a garden?
The best fence for a garden is one that will suit your surroundings, but also fits in with your chosen design aesthetic.
Privacy is a key consideration when considering garden fence ideas, as are aesthetics – is there a neighbouring building or shed that you want to screen off? How high can you go?
While there are many things to consider, it is worth starting out with the right materials.
We suggest using fencing materials best suited to the style of garden you have. For example, use stone, concrete and sleek wood panels for urban gardens, and willow, timber and hedges for traditional or cottage-style gardens.
How can I make a garden fence look good?
It is incredibly easy to make garden fence ideas look good, no matter what your budget may be.
If you inherit fences that you don’t like the look of, but don’t have the budget to replace, do not despair.
Instead, think of it as a planting opportunity and look to flower bed ideas.
Chain link fences make great trellises; plant a vigorous ramping rose with honeysuckle and evergreen clematis, and your unattractive fence will soon disappear under a fragrant wild boundary that wildlife and birds will enjoy.
Maintenance is another important factor to consider if you want to keep your fence looking good many years from now. Give fences an annual check for loose boards, panels or posts that need repairing.
While most fencing material is pressure-treated wood, it can help to prolong the life of your fences if you apply a good timber care treatment.
What can I use instead of a fence?
If a traditional garden fence ideas are not on your bucket list, fret not. There are many other options you might want to consider if you want to create a boundary.
A living screen and archway in the form of scented climbers makes for an informal border in a country-style garden.
‘Wirework trellis panels offer the best support for plants to grow, creating an evergreen boundary that doubles as a habitat for birds, butterflied and bees,’ says Hilary Thurman of Garden Requisites .
Wildlife-friendly varieties include dog roses, honeysuckles and wisteria.
What is the cheapest fencing option?
'For those on a budget, traditional horizontal waney edge (lap) or vertical feather edge or close board panels, available at your local DIY store, are the cheapest option – certainly for long runs in the back yard,' says James.
'However, only choose these if you plan to partially obscure them with planting in front or train evergreen climbing plants up and over the top as they aren't the most aesthetically pleasing designs.'
If yours is a garden design where you are likely to see a lot of the boundary, it’s essential to choose something that won’t be an eyesore.
Another great option is to install a chain and link fence which is both affordable and easy to achieve.
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Jennifer is the Digital Editor at Homes & Gardens. Having worked in the interiors industry for a number of years, spanning many publications, she now hones her digital prowess on the 'best interiors website' in the world. Multi-skilled, Jennifer has worked in PR and marketing, and the occasional dabble in the social media, commercial and e-commerce space. Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling design houses from some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances and even the odd news story or two.
8 Ways To Create Boundaries In Your Garden – Garden Design Ideas
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When it comes to designing your garden to create boundaries and zone off different sections, there are some clever ways to separate areas while maintaining a succinct feel throughout the overall garden design.
You might like to create an area for socialising, an area for quiet contemplation or a private corner that it completely shielded from view.
Here, we suggest clever ways to use borders and screens to create boundaries in a garden, including choosing the right hedging, climbing plants and structural elements.
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1. Green borders
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Tightly clipped hedges provide a lush green backdrop for other plants. Depending on the light, you get colour and texture changes as well as attractive shadow play, especially when they are trimmed into exciting shapes or undulating curves. Yew is a favourite evergreen hedging plant and faster to grow than you might think, putting on about a foot of growth a year once established. Deciduous hornbeam and beech give a more open look and can be trimmed for an equally neat finish.
2.
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Timber fences are adaptable to suit any style. A white-painted picket is a country cottage staple, while a darker colour such as sage green or black can give it a more contemporary edge. Chestnut paling is fairly inexpensive and looks good in a rural setting, as does chestnut post-and-rail fencing. Try coppice-products.co.uk or go to a specialist woodworker such as greenmanwoodcrafts.co.uk or edbrooks.com for a bespoke design. Reclaimed timber, including driftwood, adds a textural, coastal feel.
3. Climbing plants
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A living screen in the form of climbing plants is one of the best options. Use a low-key timber support, such as trellising or a ready-made archway to create a framework, then choose flowering climbers to suit. Roses such as ‘Madame Alfred Carrière’ give wonderful scent and masses of flowers, while ‘Mortimer Sackler’ is strong and reliable.
‘Félicité-Perpétue’, ‘Bobbie James’ and ‘The Garland’ all have the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
4. Woven features
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Woven willow and hazel hurdles are attractive in their own right, so are ideal for disguising a garden’s working area or as a decorative edging for flower or vegetable beds. Musgrovewillows.co.uk and willowfences.co.uk have a good selection. Living willow can be woven on site in a criss-cross lattice effect to create a ‘fedge’ – a cross between a fence and a hedge. Use one- or two-year-old whips of the golden willow (Salix alba var. vitellina) or scarlet willow (‘Britzensis’) for a striking effect and plant in winter to late spring.
5. Hedges on stilts
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If you want a certain degree of screening but would still like to have some transparency, a so-called hedge on stilts is perfect.
This is a line of pleached standard trees, leaving a bare trunk for about the first six feet but providing full leaf cover higher up. Phillyrea latifolia, Ligustrum lucidum, Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica) and holm oak (Quercus ilex) all lend themselves to this treatment, according to architecturalplants.com, as do beech and hornbeam.
6. Space dividers
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Separating the space in a garden with screening creates a sense of intrigue and usually has the effect of making the whole plot appear larger than it is. Rustic pole screening or trellising, with an opening or archway in it, helps to frame and soften the view of your outdoor space and draw visitors to explore beyond. It can also be used for privacy – to shield a seating area from prying eyes of neighbours, or encircle a space where you want to dine out.
7. Garden walls
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Stone or brick walls may be costly, but the sense of permanence they offer to a garden scheme is unrivalled.
Dry-stone walling works well in a rural setting. If mortared joints are used, ensure they are as subtle as possible to blend with the stone. Encourage moss and lichen to colonise the stones or introduce rambling plants such as nasturtiums to drape over them and add colour.
8. Edible screens
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If you need a screen between the more ornamental parts of your plot and the vegetable garden, or to provide privacy, there is no reason why it shouldn’t earn its keep by being productive. Espaliered fruit trees, such as apple, pear and quince, are a good option, providing blossom in spring and a space-saving way of growing fruit. A training system of taut horizontal wires will help to establish the framework and pruning is needed in late summer. A hedge can be edible, too. Try hazels (food writer and grower Mark Diacono at otterfarm.co.uk recommends Corylus avellana ‘Webbs Prize Cobb’), elder and Rosa rugosa for its hips (to make jam or jelly).
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2020-06-14T18:00:32+00:00 2020-06-14T22:42:11+00:00 GARDEN IDEAS: 30 beautiful photos 2020-06-14T18:00:32+00:00 Looking for beautiful photos to design your country garden? Your attention - 30 interesting design options GARDEN IDEAS: 30 beautiful photos
Looking for beautiful photos to design your country garden? Your attention - 30 interesting design options
An unformed yard on a country plot is a headache for every owner.
I want not just aesthetics - I want to get a beautiful, spectacular, stylish garden in which you can gather with friends, relax, and enjoy the morning silence in the bosom of nature. And at any time of the year. Not sure how to turn a boring and dull yard into a beautiful garden? We will help you with ideas.
A beautiful water feature can beautify even the most gloomy yard. Let it be small and modest, but there should be a fountain - for beauty, microclimate, freshness.
The use of wood is one of the trends of the year. From this eco-friendly material, you can create not only houses, but also original designs for relaxing in a suburban area. Wooden decks and terraces around trees are relevant in conditions of a shortage of usable space and, no doubt, are aesthetic.
You can build a bench around a tree even from ordinary dismantled pallets. The main thing is to remember that a growing tree needs its own space, so you should not fix the main structure on the tree itself.
A simple garden path can become not only a functional element of the garden, but also the main accent in the chosen design. Moreover, it does not necessarily require large expenses, sometimes the simplest tiles and pebbles or expanded clay and crushed stone are enough to fill the voids creatively.
Looking for ideas to create original decorations in your garden? An excellent option is hanging rattan chairs: comfortable, stylish, aesthetic.
Paving slabs are often used in home landscaping due to their low cost with very attractive results. In addition, you can work with this tile yourself - a good savings for the family budget.
Design ideas for organizing flower beds in the country - a myriad. Flower beds and flower beds decorate the garden, delight the eye, mask the imperfections of the summer cottage.
The hedge as a phenomenon is no longer a novelty - this way to beautifully fence off from curious neighbors and mark the boundaries of the site is used everywhere.
In addition, with the help of a hedge, you can zone the space, decorate the borders of the paths, and so on. For a more solid density of the living "fence", plants can be planted in several rows, combining varieties.
When choosing products and elements for decorating your garden, don't forget about water bodies. You can even build a pond on your own if you follow the instructions. As decorations, experts recommend using flowers planted around the perimeter, plaster sculptures or decorative fish.
An open veranda is a great way to increase the usable space, add solidity to a country house and create a cozy corner for a summer dining siesta. You can hide your "oasis" from the scorching sun with such an aesthetic method.
Flowerbeds along the main fence on the site beautifully mask not only the dull fence, but also the unevenness of the terrain. You can decorate flower beds with unpretentious flowers or small shrubs, if the quality of the soil leaves much to be desired.
Editor's note:
— A beautiful garden does not always require radical changes and funds to pay for the work of a landscape designer. There are more than enough ways to decorate and transform the garden. An ordinary yard is turned into a plant garden. Today they can be bought at the nearest nursery - from mosses to seedlings. Modest water elements are among the most spectacular "tools" in the design of the garden. And it is not the size that is important, but the design of the "coast" line. A garden of stones, a creative arrangement of flowers, for example, in a cartwheel or in an old trough, beautiful lamps, garden paths and a drop of exotic - the same black tulips, will not hurt in the courtyard either. A little imagination, a little effort - and your garden will be magnificent.
The use of huge planters and monumental flower pots is an opportunity to surprise your guests with a stylish design of the yard and garden. One of the European trends is the combination of flowers and greenery with berry bushes.
No need to cut down extra trees on the site - they can be used in the overall design of the future stylish garden. For example, to create such a cozy corner with aesthetic and practical functions.
The wooden terrace-deck will fit into almost any country design. Even a small deck for a table and a couple of chairs will become a functional decoration at a low cost.
Original stone garden paths are one of the most popular solutions in home garden design. The best material for paving paths is, of course, natural stone, which will emphasize the beauty of the garden and will not require repairs in a couple of years. Beautiful, durable, free!
Flower pots can be used to decorate yards, gardens, patios, decks, garden paths and even balconies. Flower arrangements in tubs are mobile, aesthetic and organic in any site design.
A patio area in a summer cottage is simply unthinkable without stylish furniture and an abundance of greenery. As a site for this open-air living room, it is recommended to choose a place that dries quickly after rain.
Even without the skills of a designer and architect, you can design your country garden in accordance with your dreams and ideas. You can turn the site into a sample of landscape design by borrowing ready-made ideas.
Looking for a garden design that will impress every guest? Classic inexpensive tiles, ornamental shrubs and a gypsum flowerpot are your “three pillars” of design. For a low-growing border of garden paths, you can use boxwood, juniper, spirea, Japanese quince.
Fashionable and spectacular garden paths do not always require serious financial investments. For example, this masterpiece will only require time and your efforts. And large natural stones, and tiny pebbles, and broken bricks with tiles that you were going to throw away are suitable as materials.
Even an old children's truck that you found in the attic can find a personal place in the garden. What can we say about flower pots, which are used in the design of the site in many ways. For example, like this…
The main trend of modern landscape design is a stylish combination of residential plots of backyard territory with a green area.
Patio, elegant "living rooms" in the courtyard and decks; simple forms and materials, hedges and phytowalls, multifunctionality of spaces and objects are the fashion trends of recent years.
This fragrant rose garden can be used instead of a hedge, as an arch or as a canopy over a pergola. It is important to remember that climbing roses require permeable soil and special care.
Another example of low-budget dacha landscape design: a mosaic of garden paths changes the look of the entire territory.
Globular plants are always eye-catching: they blend harmoniously with any garden design and are regularly used by landscape designers. If you don’t have time and energy for a curly haircut, you can simply choose plants with a natural spherical crown.
Editor's note:
— With the help of coniferous spherical plants, you can create a very interesting composition if you choose the right "balls" in size and height. Such plants often become a tool for smoothing the strict geometry of flower beds, enlivening space and creating comfort.
Coniferous “balls” planted in the far corners of the site create the effect of an immense space, and even serve as umbrellas above the bench. Spherical plants can be used to decorate a garden alley.
Natural large stones are the highlight of any garden, able to connect different areas of the site into one beautiful whole. It is preferable to use stones as the edge of garden paths, lawns, ponds, plant compositions and other things. The most spectacular such decor can be for a composition of heather plants and mosses.
When a child dreams of a sports corner, and the spouse's pulse quickens at the word "design"...
Of course, huge sports structures will be difficult to fit into the design of the site, but still a compromise is possible.
Broken tiles, neatly trimmed grass, globular shrubs and an old tin tub as a vintage flower pot... A design that won't hit the wallet.
Admiring concrete slabs is a dubious pleasure. And a fence made of unsightly boards will not bring aesthetic joy.
Unless, of course, you do not use the possibilities of a hedge: for example, a low-growing ornamental shrub is on this side of the fence, tall and prickly on the other.
Outdoor gatherings are always more pleasant than at home when it's barbecue and mosquito season. And of course, the fireplace in such cozy evenings is not enough. But who is stopping you from equipping it right on the street? The design style depends only on the purpose - whether you need a fireplace for beauty, for heating or for barbecue.
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Landscaping ideas: 10 ways to visually expand your garden
If your garden is not large, surrounded by high walls and constantly in the shade, do not despair. There are several design tricks that will help it appear larger and cozier.
And in order to master them, it is absolutely not necessary to be a professional, it is enough to learn how to combine already known materials, textures and plants in a new way. How exactly, we tell in this article.
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1. Turn the yard into an Italian patio
This small garden feels spacious with light gravel paving and cream slabs. And if you install a similar ball of mirrored stainless steel in front of the front door, it will attract the eye and tell guests where the entrance to the house is.
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2. Soften the boundaries
In a cramped space, high walls can look depressing, but in this garden they are adorned with creeping shrubs with lush green foliage. In addition, the bushes visually merge with the flower bed, which, in addition to the decorative effect, also hides the height of the wall.
The large vase in the center of the composition, like the ball in the previous photo, appeared here for a reason: it draws all attention to the courtyard, helping to distract the eye from the tall buildings beyond its borders.
Tim Davies Landscaping | Perth
3. Simplicity is your choice
The less varied the materials and types of plants used in the design of the garden, the more spacious and tidy it seems. In this example, the bench is made from the same wood as the patio floor, which brings out the minimalist style of the home. Agave and small curly shrubs form simple rectangular flower beds, and the branched plumeria in the foreground contrasts expressively with all straight lines, letting the sun's rays through well.
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
4. Repetitive forms
Repetition of forms is one of the favorite design techniques for creating a coherent composition in a closed space.
This relatively small garden can be used as a good example. The curved shape of the path is reflected in the outlines of the bench, fire pit and mini fountain. Emphatically uncomplicated plants serve as an excellent backdrop for all these objects.
Utopia Landscape Design
5. Decorate a vacant fence
A row of three bromeliad flowerpots help set visual accents in this small Brisbane garden and draw attention away from the high wall. Plus, imagine how boring a fence would look without those wooden panels that create a rhythmic pattern and bring the wall to life.
Project Designs Architects
6. Fit the landscape into the architecture
The magnificence of this Queensland home is accentuated by the minimalist design of a small front garden. The boardwalk leading to the front door acts as steps that seem to float on the surface of the pebbles.
"Sculptural" plants of the sago family soften the composition. Pebbles echo the masonry (to the right of the porch), stylistically connecting the house and the front garden.
7. Textured materials create volume
Here, the wooden floor smoothly merges into the wall, visually expanding the space of the garden. The blue sandstone inlay creates a wet wall effect, adds dynamism to the curve of the wall and enhances the illusion of volume.
DDB Design Development & Building
8. Use trees with intertwining crowns or tall plants with a slender silhouette
Branching trees that can be trimmed to form a hedge - ideal for a small garden. They are not too high and therefore do not cast an extra shadow, and at the bottom there is always room for flowers or ornamental grasses.
Pay attention to how beautifully the gray trunks of the small-fruited fig tree, the owner of dense and dense foliage, and bamboo stalks, whose harmony is perfect for small areas, are beautifully combined in the picture.
Dean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes
9. Connect the house and the garden
A small garden or patio can be directly connected to the house, then the whole composition will be perceived as a single space. In this case, the effect is achieved due to the fact that the doors of the living room open onto a courtyard with wooden flooring, and exactly the same plank flooring is used in the design of garden paths. Here diversity and simplicity are combined. Tropical trees and shrubs create a southern resort feel in the garden. At the same time, the lushness and variety of plants are balanced by a simple emerald green lawn in the center of the courtyard.
Rhodes Architecture + Light
10. Don't Neglect Surrounding Lots
Landscaping often overlooks the narrow land surrounding a home. And in vain! The photograph perfectly illustrates how the irregularly shaped stone path, along with green spaces, distract attention from the sheer wall and high fence.
