Friday, September 25, 2009

How to Design a Long and Narrow Garden

How to Design a Long and Narrow Garden: A garden that is bordered by long, narrow beds has unattractive views. A new conservatory and terrace of hexagonal paving had to be integrated into the scheme, which was to provide a place for entertaining and a place for two small boys to enjoy and use the garden.

To improve your garden, divide the length into separate sections. The space nearest to the house became an area for family gatherings with a view of a triangular pool. The second section was reserved for the boys' use, and at the end of the garden, which lies in the path of the .morning sun, there would be a place for a relaxed breakfast as well as a screened utility area.

Apart from being long and narrow, the garden was also very flat. Sally added height at the end of the first section by constructing slightly raised beds, edged in railway sleepers, together with a raised pool.

The upper pool, constructed of railway sleepers, has a centrally placed funnel that spills water down into a shallow pool below. The water is recirculated back into the top pond. Tire raised beds and pond divide off the rest section, reached by a gravel path, broken up with stepping stones and partly buried sleepers.

The second section is for the boys with swings, space for football and a bed where they can try out their gardening skills. A pergola and evergreen planting screen of the garden, where shrubs create a den for the boys. There are areas of rough grass, mature shrubs and trees, and a sear. The mature planting and trellis covered with climbers give privacy and screen the virility part of the garden.

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