large front garden design

3 years ago

Hello - I’m looking for ideas to design our front garden which is mainly just lawn at the moment. Budget is tight so ideally i would like a plan that I could implement over time - it’s a large space and I’m not quite sure where to begin but I do think I’d like a lovely water fountain in the middle of the front garden and a lot more trees and planting.

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User
3 years ago
When you say the budget is tight, how tight? It doesn't look like a tight budget house to me.
Ricky Watkins
3 years ago
Don't think much more planting is needed I'd spend money on lawn treatments & a good rear roller mower that grassed area would look immense with a good lawnmower looking after it
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Jonathan
3 years ago
Although you may be prioritising spending money on the inside of the house you need a plan for the outside even if you can’t afford to do it all at once.

It it were me I would want to get rid of some of the trees near the house, partly because they threaten the house…. But also they probably make it dark, there are security concerns if your house is hidden from view and I think it’s good to be able to see a house that is grand looking as you approach.

Separately I would be planning a carriage drive because I bet currently cars are parked in front of the house rather than in front of the garage. You might also consider if you would ever build on a Porte cochere and plan accordingly.

The fountain idea is in keeping with the grand look of the house…. But I suspect leaf fall will make it a maintenance headache
Jonathan
3 years ago
Carriage driveway idea
Sonia
3 years ago
I like the natural style of the garden. It reminds of those gorgeous front lawns in American movies, just lawn and trees. I can’t quite see how near the trees in front of the house are to the house, but maybe more trees near the fence perimeter, something like white Silver Birch which are beautiful with and without their leaves. A fountain sounds great but you will need access to electricity to run the pump. They are a bit of maintenance as the pump will need cleaning as it gets clogged up with silt and leaves.
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Deborah Biasoli Garden Design
3 years ago
Hi there,

So refreshing to see such a big front garden - what a lovely space full of possibilities you hve there!

You are right, having a plan is great as it allows you to achieve the project bit by bit without loosing sight of the bigger picture! It is good to make a list of what you want out of the garden as matching it with your garden conditions (shape, level of light etc etc) is what will give you a thriving design that corresponds to what you expect from it.

As has already been said here, a fountain will require some maintenance, so maybe another type of focal point at the middle of the garden (such as a big nicely planted urn with some nice planting on it) would be a good alternative. Also, having some nice planting around it would draw the eye and make it stand out even more.

I would try to keep the design a bit to the formal side to keep with the grand look of the house.

If you would like professional help, I provide online garden design services ( in person in and around Twickenham - SW london and online for the rest of the country) such as full on design packages or planting plans only or even a simple sketch (more budget friendly). Please have a look at my website and get in touch if interested.

All the best,

Deborah

www.therootedconceptgardendesign.co.uk

deborahbiasoli@gmail.com

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J
3 years ago
There's a hotel near me witha circular drive witha fountain in the middle that looks very nice

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