Tips for designing a lush green garden
If you are lucky enough to have a spacious garden, you will know that, despite its beauty, it comes with its own set of challenges. These tips will help you make the most of it.
Preserving unity
A large garden needs a bold design gesture. Find a way to connect its different areas, for example with a sightline, a garden path or even an avenue of trees. A central lawn or pond can also help bring the different parts of the garden together. In a large garden, few features make a stronger statement than a large pond. Perhaps you could finally add the swimming pool you have always dreamed of? You could also combine a pond and a pool to create a natural swimming pond.
Introduce variation to the garden
A large garden offers plenty of possibilities, so make a list of everything you would like to do in it. Perhaps you would like a vegetable garden, a wildflower meadow or an area where the children can play. Each activity can have its own dedicated space. You can also create variation through light and shade, as well as open and sheltered areas. Think carefully about your garden paving. You could create several patios, allowing you to enjoy the sun or shade at different times of the day.
Differences in height in your garden
A good way to make a large garden more interesting is to introduce different levels. Consider planting at varying heights, as well as raising and lowering parts of the garden. Combine taller shrubs with lower-growing perennials and add a small tree as a focal point. From a raised patio, you can enjoy beautiful views across the entire garden. You could also create a sunken seating area with a bench and fire basket for cosy summer evenings.
Garden maintenance
A large garden naturally requires more maintenance. However, thoughtful garden design can help keep it to a minimum. Considering hedges or lime trees? Then you can expect a little more work. But if you choose natural planting, nature can do much of the work for you. A large lawn can be mowed quickly with a good lawnmower. There are also countless flowering ground-cover plants that can suppress weeds and add greenery.
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