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A mirror positioned against a wooden fence or wall can easily create an illusion of a “hidden garden” beyond. This one is set at a slight angle so as to make the reflected view a little less obvious. Some stone flags on the ground are duplicated to give a definite walk -through effect. The mirror must be well supported by a padded ,steel frame at the rear.

 

Creating a pond like this one requires careful planning and consideration about drain run-off, the optional placing of a fountain perhaps and suitably hidden lighting for night-time viewing of the surrounds.

 

This one was made with oblong limestone slabs cut to a tapered shape on-site. They are resting on a block wall pond surround. Special pond heavy duty black PVC prevents water seepage through the wall and sand bottom.

Think well ahead when thinking of what trees to plant, how high they will grow and if they might eventually overshadow the house, or other plants.

 

Consider how their different colours will look at various times of the year, or indeed at different times of the morning and evening.

Giving yourself a simple, easy to manage, seasonal fruit and vegetables area can bring a lot of pleasure and pride in what you can produce and having a variety of ‘always fresh’ vegetables to enjoy is so much better for you and quite literally pays for itself . . !

 

 

 

 

An example here of a porch with abundant shrubs and plants in pots which can be changed around depending of the time of year.

 

Sitting out on the bench in this South-facing porch in the early part of the day brings its reward for this homeowner.

Plant some blackcurrant bushes and in the summer have the fruit fresh with the best of Glenisk yogurt for an absolutely delicious reward for your foresight in planning ahead !

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