At times, we tend to focus our creativity and inspiration on the interior of our homes and end up neglecting the outdoor areas. It does not matter whether it’s a small balcony/patio or a large outdoor garden, we have ideas to help you elevate your outdoor area into a relaxing space where you can spend your quiet nights with family or an appealing space to host your friends.
A LIVING PLANT WALL
A living plant wall is a collection of plants, flowers, and foliage growing vertically on or against a wall. Plant walls are versatile. It does not matter whether you have a small apartment balcony or sprawling lawns, all that is needed is a suitable wall. Better yet, it will add more character and greenery without occupying all the garden space. As long as the wall is waterproofed and strong enough to hold up the whole structure you are good to go!
LIGHTING
This is easily overlooked by most people despite being one of the easiest ways to create ambience in your outdoor garden after dark. There are endless lighting ideas to choose from depending on your needs and purpose for the garden. Warm soft light like string lights creates a relaxing feel to the space. Those blessed with big sprawling lawns can invest in ground lights like globe lights or lanterns to illuminate the paths.
GARDEN ZONING
This technique mimics the different rooms in a house. Instead of having one outdoor space, you can set aside separate nooks for distinct purposes. A dining space for those sunny days and cool nights to dine outside, a reading niche with a comfortable sofa, a hanging hammock or a chaise lounge for those lazy afternoons, and even a kids’ play zone. Before you know it, you will be spending most of your time outdoors.
SCREENING/PARTITIONING
Garden screening is a way to get privacy from the neighbours, especially in areas surrounded by other houses, and can also be a way to conceal poor views all in style. Finding effective garden screening methods does not mean resorting to towering walls or fences. The right combination of trees and shrubs layered well can create a secluded feel to your backyard.
As mentioned earlier living walls do add character and greenery to your backyard and as an added advantage, they can be used for partitioning as well. Use reliable long living, disease-resistant evergreens for a year-round effect.