Garden Problems... And This Is How They Solved! Part 2

Here are some problems that usually happen on garden's construction... and this is how they solved:

7. An unattractive view of a huge area of a neighbor's wall
The pergola over the sitting area was constructed to hide some of the wall and rising the terrace also helped.

Pergola over the sitting area

8. Want to have a water feature but was concerned about the safety of the baby or little children
A raised brick edge water feature with a shallow layer of of pebbles and a low geyser could be constructed. The height makes it safe for small children.

Brick edge pond

9. A downward slope from the end of the garden towards the house
A raised patio was formed above the slope.

10. An ugly fence at the end of the garden
Raised beds in front of the fence hide it and also easy to maintain.

Raised beds in front of the fence

11. The shape of the rectangular are of paving next to the house is harsh
The terrace was curved to improve the shape, creating a path between the house and the shed.

12. A large tree from next door over hangs the bottom of the garden
A summer house was placed in this area as little would grow in this light.

Summer house under the tree

13. A side alley with uninteresting views of the neighboring houses
Two wide wire arches were planted with the climbers clematis sweet pea and a trachelospermum to conceal the view.  


 

Garden Problems... And This Is How They Solved! Part 1

Here are some problems that usually happen on garden's construction... and this is how they solved:

1. The site is very windy
In a wildlife garden hedge layer and a wide boundary of mixed native hedge plants are needed. Once they grow, the hedge will provide wind protection and act as a mini-woodland for wildlife.

Holly Leaf Cherry (Prunus ilicifolia), a native plant in Santa Barbara

2. The garden was open and overlock
Bamboo and hazel wattle hurdles provided an instant screen. Trees were planted to create seclusion for the future.

Hazel Fence Hurdles

3. Natural drainage from the surrounding gardens ends up in a lower area of the garden
A pond and bog garden was formed in here.

Bog at the center of the garden

4. The soil is poor
An advantage in a wildlife garden as the soil is most suited to delicate species which may otherwise be smothered by tougher plants, which are of less benefit to insect.

5. Rubble in the center of the garden
This rubble utilized for hardcore, created a base for the brick terrace.

Rubble place becoming interesting sitting area

6. The garden wasn't only small, but also flat and uninteresting
A design created to include a range of levels which would give the space more interesting contours.