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How to finish our new garden

7 years ago

We are nearly there just the end part of the garden to do, I have bought a square water feature not really sure how to finish the end of the garden off ?.

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7 years ago

I would either have a large water feature or beautiful tree to be the focus of the whole garden when you look out of the doors. Definitely something with height imo. Is the washing line going to stay there or can it be moved?

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gracie!h
7 years ago
Garden looks lovely so far ~ I am sure your water feature will look equally lovely
jessegee
7 years ago
Lovely job. I'd have some kind of screen for compost bins etc Or nice tree to sit under, or summer house/ gazebo, willow art, large mirror ?

And great lighting

Will children use it?
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Mary Mary
Original Author
7 years ago
Many thanks for your comments we will definitely be putting up new trellis to hide the back of the garage, we do have a lovely Judas tree to the right at the back which isn't very clear in the picture. The washing line will be moved to hopefully at the back of the new trellis.
M FitzPatrick
7 years ago
Looks great! I think a mirror is a great idea for reflected light. Would you consider putting a small curved stepping stones in that lovely patio colour through your lawn? Hope that's not heresy!!
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Pat Oliver Interior Design
7 years ago
The main question is do you want to see a vista from the patio or do you want to create "rooms" down the length of the garden? Once you decide that, do you want the garden to have sharp angles or to flow gently? Do you have children and/ or pets?

Measure the garden and draw a plan just as you would for your internal spaces. At the present, you have straight side borders with grass between, then an area of dirt with your dryer. Do you like a straight path or one that winds its way? If you create rooms, will they have different purposes, like playing football? Do you want to incorporate a water feature? Look at books on garden design for ideas.

Ways of dividing the garden length symmetrically might be to create an arch with climbing plants halfway down with a water feature further back near the trellis by the garage. Using your hosepipe, try laying out curving edges to your beds to help imagine what they would look like with asymmetrical, sweeping lines.

Gardens are about creating relaxing spaces that are enjoyable to be in. If you have ideas that you can't seem to bring together, a garden designer can draw up plans for you to carry out yourselves. Enjoy.
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Hello Mary Mary,

It looks as though you're going for a vista as Pat Oliver mentions.. So for the rear of the garden where the water feature is going why not think of adding some height here.. It could be in the form of steps with a frame of buxus in gorgeous planters.. Or a stepped planter arrangement, living wall or other backdrop to your water feature.

You could actually incorporate all these ideas if you liked them with steps leading up to a living wall which could be created from a screen in front of the shed. Then add fantastic lighting that illuminates from behind the plants or pots.. This then gives a fabulous and dramatic view that can be seen all the way from your dining table..

: ))
Mary Mary
Original Author
7 years ago
Wow thank you everyone this has really given us lots of ideas and options will def have some form of screening, mirrors to create light and depth and will rethink how we want to use this space .... Thank you

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