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8 years ago
Help!! I've been trying to redesign my wide but shallow garden but need some inspiration. it's 15m wide by 10m long. Any suggestions would be really appreciated.
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8 years agoWe had a garden like this- most difficult shape to work with IMO. I think diagonal lines can trick the eye, and getting a garden designer to help you would be money well spent.
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- 8 years agoA wide but shallow garden can be a challenge but try breaking up the rectangular shape. I often use circles to soften and add interest to a plot but the circles can also be turned into rectangle or squares but put them at right angles to the boundary. Enthusiastic planting can make all the difference using lots of different shapes and textures and don't forget climbers. Hope you like the plan! Good luck. Alix.
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