Last updated: May 18, 2023
Transforming your garden is an exciting task but before long it can start to feel overwhelming.
Many people think that huge changes are the only way to make a difference – but this isn’t the case. Some small strategic changes are often all it takes to give your garden a new lease of life.
Keep reading for five landscaping ideas to transform your garden.
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Pave a pathway
Without a pathway, you may find yourself treading unsightly footsteps onto your lawn. This can destroy the neat and cultivated aesthetic of your garden, trampling over all your hard work. That’s why you should use gravel or paving stones to lay down a garden path instead. Not only does is this practical, but it can also add serious visual appeal when done right.
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Plant for privacy
When trying to create privacy in an outdoor space, you shouldn’t simply add height all around the perimeter – this can create a gloomy aura – making the space feel like a fortress, instead of a sanctuary.
Instead of falling into this trap, you should leverage the design concept of sightlines – unobstructed lines of view between an area of your outdoor space and where people can see you from.
Strategically blocking these off with plants is a far better way to create privacy. For sightlines from the side, use hedges or bushes to act as a screen. And for sightlines from above, plant garden trees with canopies that cover the area you want to make more private.
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Use different levels
Placing plants and other garden features at different heights is a great way to create visual interest. No matter where your eyes travel, they have something to look at. You can incorporate in-ground flower beds, potted plants, climbers up walls, and tall trees. Start at the ground and build your way up.
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Create a scheme
Many people simply add elements to their garden without considering how they all fit together. This can result in garden that feels disjointed and incongruent.
From contemporary styles like topical and coastal to traditional styles such as rustic and cottage garden, there’s no shortage of different landscaping styles for you to choose from. The key is to choose a single, cohesive scheme and stick to it.
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Mix your materials
Instead of thinking about the different materials in your garden in isolation, consider how you can combine them in novel and interest ways. The interplay between different looks and textures can give your garden a much more dynamic appearance. Carefully select and arrange materials to transition into each other – wood into stones for example.
Transforming your garden may seem like a huge task. But by using our expert landscaping ideas above, you can make a big difference with just a few small changes. What are your favourite landscaping tips and tricks? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section!
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