Garden boundary Ideas

Ensure the fringes of your garden work in harmony with your landscape design scheme, as well as your home, with our brilliant selection of boundary ideas

Your garden boundaries not only create a distinct border between your property and that of your neighbours or any other land that surrounds your home, they can also be used to create definition and interest in an otherwise open space.

There are many different ways in which garden boundaries can be created, from reassuringly solid garden walls to contemporary fences. Those after a softer way to form the bounds of their garden could consider using hedging or trees.

Here, we take a look at some of the best options available, whatever your plans for your landscaping scheme, taking into account location, budget and maintenance requirements.

ADDING INTEREST IN SMALL GARDENS

The key when dealing with smalt gardens is to lead the eye away from the proportions of the space with plenty of distractions - and the right boundary can do just this. Rather than opting for one solid material for your border, mix and match and combine visually hefty materials, such as brick, with soft, pretty extras in the form of climbing plants.

If your garden is long and narrow, such as in this example, add interesting angles to avoid a bowling alley effect and create various levels. Here, the brick wall acts as a backdrop, with raised beds forming a base for a planting scheme as well as seating - note the metal cladding used at the base of the wall opposite the built-in bench. This is a great way to break up the expanse of brick.

EASY-CARE LIVING WALLS

Living walls can make great small garden boundaries, adding plenty of lush greenery and interest and distracting the eye from compact proportions. They can be planted with anything, from useful vegetables and herbs to a combination of annuals and perennials for a pop of colour all year round.