Designing An Interesting Garden

Do you enjoy spending time in your garden? A lot of people miss out on the amazing opportunities that could be right on their doorstep because their landscape has not been designed effectively.

Your garden should be a fun, engaging space that you want to be in. However, if it is cluttered, overgrown and hard to maintain, this may seem impossible. Luckily, there are some simple ways you can create an interesting garden and have an environment you want to be in.

Green Acorn Landscape Design is a leading name in the garden design industry. We have helped people across the region create their ideal outdoor spaces and can provide the expertise you need to develop an interesting garden.

What Is An Interesting Garden?

An interesting garden can become an asset to your household. This is a landscape that has been designed to suit your specific interests and lifestyle, giving you an additional space to explore when at home.

Whether you have children, pets or live alone, getting outdoors can be greatly beneficial and an interesting garden makes this more inviting. There are several components to an interesting garden that you should consider incorporating into your landscape to take advantage of this space.

Your garden can be a hub of entertaining, relaxation and joy if it is well-designed. Do not let this amazing space go to waste because it feels overwhelming or boring – and instead make it more interesting!

How To Add Interest To Your Garden

There are various ways you can add interest to your garden and create an engaging landscape that the whole family can enjoy. No matter the limitations of your space or budget, some unique design and entertainment features can create the ideal setting for any occasion.

To create an interesting garden, consider the following:

1) Eye-Catching Focal Points

You may not have an interesting garden because the design is too simple and dull. A great way to add interest to the space and create an engaging landscape is through decoration. While it is recommended to not go overboard with decor, as this can make the space seem cluttered and disorganised, focal points will add interest even if used sparingly.

Focal points come in a range of shapes and sizes, ensuring there is something no matter your style. From water features to statement plants, there are ways you can create a main attraction in the garden for interest.

• Statement Plants: If you are seeking a more natural approach, planting a statement tree, shrub or flower bed can be a great way to add interest to the landscape. These will add structure and colour to the garden, which makes it more engaging to look at. Based on the kind of plant you choose, it may also attract wildlife which will make your garden interesting as it comes alive.
• Water Features: Water features are a key feature of an interesting garden because they can provide auditory and visual interest. Running water is a beautiful sound that can create a tranquil ambience to the garden, giving it a spa-like quality. Alternatively, ponds or water bowls catch the light in unique ways and can attract birds, insects and other wildlife throughout the seasons.
• Garden Structures: From a minimalist metal globe to a bespoke statue, there are various garden structures you can add to the landscape to make it more interesting. Strategically placed, these structures can complement the surrounding garden design and give people something to look for when spending time outside.

2) Use Colour And Texture

It is very easy to create an interesting garden when you incorporate a range of plants and flowers. The natural world is full of interest organically, and this can be used to your advantage when looking to create a more engaging landscape:

• Plant For Seasonal Interest: Change is a bit part of creating an interesting garden because this ensures there is always something for you to look out for. Incorporating seasonal plants and flowers into your landscape means it will change with the weather, offering new shades and textures throughout the year.
• Varying Heights: Creating tiered displays of plants, grasses and shrubs can make your garden more interesting as this is an innovative way of having plant variations in one place. This can also be a useful tool for small gardens, as it draws the eyes upwards creating the illusion of more space.
• Contrasting Foliage: It is possible to create an interesting garden even with a simple, contemporary design. Instead of having a variation of plants and colours, choose different textures to add interest without overwhelming the space. Use a variation of ornamental grasses or shrubs, each offering a different leaf texture or shade of green. This can add depth to the space and interest while remaining in the same colour scheme.

3) Create A Sense Of Adventure

Both kids and big kids will love an adventurous landscape, as it encourages a sense of play and imagination. Making your garden more interesting and adventurous does not necessarily have to be a big investment, as even small changes can make the environment engaging for people of all ages.

• Winding Pathways: Instead of the standard straight lines, make your paving curved and wind around the garden. Whether it leads to a fun statue, secret patio area or back round to the main entrance, a winding pathway can make the garden look more exciting and feel adventurous.
• Create Secluded Areas: To invoke a sense of imagination, create secluded areas throughout the garden. Use shrubs, pergolas or hedges to create private areas that may take some adventuring to discover. This can be a fun game for children, as well as creating a private retreat for adults.

4) Play With The Senses

An interesting garden is one that invokes all the senses – not just the eyes. Create a landscape that includes sound, sight, and smells to ensure it is interesting for everyone and continues to be so no matter the season.

• Sound And Noise: Wind chimes, bubbling water, and birdsong can create an auditory interesting garden. Add bird baths and feeders the encourage wildlife into the garden and ensure these beautiful sounds continue throughout the year.
• Planting For Scent: Incorporating fragrant flowers and plants, such as lavender, jasmine and sage, can make your garden interesting – especially when the breeze makes the scent travel through the landscape and into your home.
• Lighting: Make sure your design efforts can be enjoyed at all hours of the day by incorporating garden lighting. Features such as solar-powered LED lights, coloured strip lights or warm twinkle lights cna create an engaging landscape and a welcoming ambience no matter the hour.

Conclusion

Designing an interesting garden can be a fun experience for people of all ages and a great way to get the family outdoors. Adding interest to your outdoor space means thinking outside the box in terms of garden design. While trends can be useful, it is your unique touch that creates an interesting garden and the combination of features you choose is certain to achieve this.

From water features to colourful flowers and bespoke structures, an interesting garden is a space that you enjoy being in. It should be a welcoming, engaging environment that encourages to get out of the house and spend time in beautiful surroundings.

Green Acorn Landscape Design are specialist in designing beautiful, interesting gardens. We have helped countless clients create their dream outdoor space and have the skills necessary to make any landscape interesting, no matter the size or condition.

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If you are looking to make your garden more interesting or require more landscaping support, please reach out to the team today.