Dividing garden into areas
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4 years ago
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Comments (2)@lisamarie1000 it looks like you've got quite a blank canvas to work with there but as well as giving lots of opportunities it can also be quite daunting if you don't know where to start. As a starting point I would look at where the sun falls in the garden as this can be important for growing vegetables and the greenhouse which need to be in as much sun as possible. Draw a plan to scale of the garden and use cut out shapes to represent the different areas (growing area, play area, sitting area etc.). You can place these on the plan and move them around until you get a layout that you are happy with. The size of the shapes needs to be big enough to represent what their use is. You can also base this on the dimensions of the house such as location of windows and doors. Try to avoid pushing everything to the edges as this can just draw attention to the boundaries and make the space feel small. Think about how you would move through the garden to get to the different areas. If you are going to have a path through, it will be more interesting if this isn't just a straight line down the middle. By making the route through have changes in direction you can add focal points (such as the apple tree) and make the garden seem bigger. If space is tight consider growing vegetables mixed in with ornamental plants so that the garden doesn't look like an allotment. Finally think about using screening with tall plants or trellis at various points so that you don't see the whole garden at once. This can also make the garden seem more interesting and enticing....See MoreGarden layout ideas for bottom of garden/advice on waterlogged area
Comments (14)Hi Suzy, It is a very good idea to have a final plan for the garden and do it bit by bit as budget allows. Sometimes people try to do it all at once and it can lead to compromises in the quality of materials to make the budget go further. I think that raised beds will be a very good addition to your garden. I always say that amending a heavy clay soil should be the last option as it is time and money consuming and you need to repeat the procedure overtime. I think that either putting the planting in raised beds (which, if well thought of can be great additions to the garden, creating vertical interest, maybe acting as sections division and seating) or selecting the planting so that only plants that can tolerate this condition (roses are a good example) are used are much better options. Trellises in your case could not only work as sections divisions, but could also screen out the two sheds that you wish to have in your final garden, so probably a good idea. Layout-wise, in my opinion your curved borders do give your garden a nice shape, and creating paths that follow it somewhat would be a good idea. If you need any further help, I offer a completely online range of garden design services from sketches to garden plans with planting plan and 3D visuals. Do not hesitate to contact me in case you are interested to learn more about it. I wish you all the best with your garden, Deborah The Rooted Concept Garden Designs...See MoreGarden ideas for a large area with various issues....
Comments (1)Hi Chrissy, You have a very nice space there! With a garden this size and the issues to overcome, I would advise you to get a professional garden design done so that you have a clear final project to work torwards that will work with your unique garden environment satisfying all of your needs and preferences, and dont get lost on the way! I offer a range of online based garden design services and would be happy to help you with this if you are interested! Please have a look at my website for details and get in touch. www.therootedconceptgardendesign.co.uk All the best, Deborah deborahbiasoli@gmail.com...See MoreGarden border, path and play area
Comments (2)Planting along the fence line is certainly doable. Search for shrubs and perennials that enjoy the sun which is a lot! I would clear all that rubble and gravel, then dig in lots of compost into the soil to improve it. I can see you have a little tree there and some planting. Do you know what they are? Will you be wanting to plant along the other fence on the left? With the washing line you can get retractable ones so it’s tucked away when not in use which gives a tidy finish. I would put the play area at the very bottom of the garden, unless your children are very young and need supervising. Bark would be a great flooring with sleepers to edge. I don’t think it would look right next to the patio. These are some shrubs and plants that enjoy the sun, but if you go onto the RHS website they will have a huge list. SHRUBS: Dwarf Lilac, Roses, Hibiscus, Butterfly bush (Buddleia), Ceanothus, Cistus. PERENNIALS: Geraniums, Erigeron, Aubretia, Iris, Crocosmia, Helenium, Helianthus, Anemonies....See More1stgarden
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4 years agoThank you tamp75, I've noted the loungers and bistro set idea down. I did previously consider the bistro set but I don't know if it's too many seating areas in one space?
I've also attached the quick sketch I did to scale in case it helps. Please ignore the line going across the page splitting the lawn - the piece of paper was folded that way and it's not part of the design! :)
The 3x3 and circle patio area get morning sun and the rest of the garden gets sun from c. 11 am onwards.
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