Think also about where you put your sitting area there might be a corner of the garden that's completely private.ħ. It's unusual to find a smaller garden that's not overlooked in some way but with a carefully placed shrub or a line of trellis along the top of a fence, it's possible to minimise the problem. If you have these on three different circuits you can mix and match for different effects.Ħ. Finally add a really subtle layer of light at ankle level to make the whole place glow. Next, light any features you have: water features, small trees, interesting wall surfaces. The first layer is for practicality: light the steps, sitting areas, paths. At four o'clock on a winter's evening your garden needs to look as 'wow' as it does at high noon in summer. Not just for when you're out there, but for that all important view from the house. Limit that palette and your garden is going to look so much better.ĥ. The rule of three also applies to the colours you use – for painting the fences, plants, for accessories and for furniture. It's possible to get a garden to look good with a wider variety of materials but it's also harder, and why make life harder?Ĥ. This will give a coherence and consistency to your garden which will be the envy of all who walk in there. For example: grass, sandstone and gravel. So use a maximum of three types of flooring materials. Keep it simple and remember the 'rule of three' applies to most things in the garden.
It might seem that curves will bring softness to a garden, especially in a town or city garden, but really, outside spaces soften up very quickly and the best designs contrast the softness of the planting against the cleanness and crispness of the edges.ģ. Go for bold geometric shapes for the patio and the lawn, and if in doubt stick to straight lines – they are easier to get right. Given our climate, most of the enjoyment of your garden will be from looking out at it, especially if you have a favourite armchair or a washing up spot – that is the vista to prioritise.Ģ. Always work on the view from inside the house first. Generally rules are there to be broken but these 7 will help you get the very best out of your space.ġ. And if you treat it right it will reward with wows throughout the year.
If it's big enough to sit out, big enough for a few plants, big enough to make a lovely view from inside the house, then the garden isn't small, it's just right. Most of us have what garden writers call a 'small garden', but we call it a perfectly sized garden.
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