4 Game-Changing Garden Features- un álbum de ideas de Amanda Pollard

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Looking to take your garden to the next level but daunted by the task? In fact, it takes just a few key elements to create a garden that tempts you outdoors. By introducing the following features to your outside space it’s possible to turn it into a place you’ll truly love to spend a relaxing day or evening, without a huge overhaul. All it takes is a bit of know-how.

Follow these tips on how bring a whole new dimension to your outdoor scheme.

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Break Up Your Space With Walls

Add an extra dimension to your garden’s layout by creating separate areas. By breaking up the space you’ll add an interesting element, which will make your backyard feel larger at the same time. Walls are a great way to divide the garden as they can be constructed in any configuration you fancy. A higher wall, for example, can frame a seating area and provide privacy.

Mix materials. Try something like this multi-level space that uses a number of different surface materials to add even more interest. The curved wall here is covered with a stoneface drystack veneer, which is easily installed and contrasts with the dark vitrified paving flags on the steps and patio.

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Pop in Some Planting Areas

To show off plants to the max think carefully about how you design your flower beds. With some clever planning you can squeeze in a planting area anywhere. It’s a good idea to pop in some scented flowers next to a seating area. Good choices are jasmine, lavender and honeysuckle, or try the vanilla fragrance of nemesia. If you’re planning a herb border or vegetable patch, make life easy for yourself by positioning it near the kitchen.

Edge in. The key is to frame your gorgeous greenery with edging details to keep it from spilling out into the rest of your garden. Consider raised beds that let the flowers tumble over, or create pretty curves with strategically placed bricks. Here, low-maintenance straight textured edging gives a contemporary feel to this useful herb garden.

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Wash Away Stress With a Water Feature

Bring some instant zen-like calm into your outdoor space with a water feature. Nothing much beats the sound of trickling droplets to block out unwanted noise and help you relax. You can fit a water feature into most gardens – in a tiny backyard use vertical space with a waterfall flowing over a wall, or squeeze a small fountain into an unused corner. This contemporary pond has been tucked neatly between smooth paving slabs, and the stepping stones lead you through to the rest of the garden.

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Relax With Some Comfy Seating

You can plan your outdoor seating like you would your dining room. Think about comfort, lighting and even storage and heating. There are so many options available that it’s easy to create a cosy and stylish seating area. Locate practical exterior lights next to your chairs and table, and dot some solar-powered models around the garden to bring in a magical ambience. Bench seating is a good option for incorporating storage, and fire pits are a lovely way to heat the area in the evening.

Level best. A good trick for making a seating area feel spacious, is to create different levels. This raised patio is the perfect place to sit and gaze over the lawn, and it feels more airy than a flat area. Connect the areas with stairs, like these soft bull-nosed steps that contrast with the sharp edges of the raised patio.

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