Garden Design Masterclass: How Paths Can Make or Break a Garden
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Is your garden design being ruined by a "runway" path right down the middle? Many gardens are split in two by a central path that points directly at an ugly garage or a row of parked cars. While it might be the shortest route, it’s a design choice that can "break" the feel of your garden, making it look smaller and more cluttered than it actually is.
In this Garden Design Masterclass, I explain the rationale behind creating a "Natural Route." I’ll show you how to move your garden entrance to align with how you actually move between your car and your door, shifting the flow to reclaim a wide, balanced lawn. You'll learn how to use sweeping curves to counteract harsh building lines, how to use focal points like "Moon Gates" to draw the eye away from eyesores, and how to use the setting sun to "backlight" your foliage—making your boundaries disappear while your garden takes center stage.
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Key design issues to resolve
00:48 How will the garden need to work?
01:20 Where are the natural routes in a garden
01:35 Forming a design
02:20 Use clean lines and simple shapes
03:38 Creating width
04:32 Using foliage colour to enhance your planting
05:10 Chat with Rachel, book a video call
🌿 Need a "helping hand" to find the right flow for your garden? It’s hard to imagine a new layout when you’re stuck using the same old path every day. You don't need a massive construction project to fix a disjointed space; you just need a professional "nudge" to help you see a more natural route. My garden consultation service is a cost-effective way to get a designer’s eye on your layout, helping you hide the utility areas and highlight the views.
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