{"id":12957,"date":"2014-11-02T16:49:59","date_gmt":"2014-11-02T16:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gardeningregisterblog.co.uk\/?p=12957"},"modified":"2019-10-20T14:44:26","modified_gmt":"2019-10-20T13:44:26","slug":"how-to-get-the-perfect-balance-of-practicality-and-kerb-appeal-for-your-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardeningregisterblog.co.uk\/index.php\/how-to-get-the-perfect-balance-of-practicality-and-kerb-appeal-for-your-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get the Perfect Balance of Practicality and Kerb Appeal for Your Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"hit-and-miss-panel-90cm\"Why do some people stress out how their front garden looks, but let their back garden grow wild? If you\u2019re selling your property, one is as important as the other. And although a certain degree of kerb appeal<\/a> is required to achieve the true value of your property, your garden landscaping doesn\u2019t have to be the exact replica of your next-door neighbour\u2019s. Be creative and incorporate a variety of things you love.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no better landscape designer than Mother Nature herself. Overall, landscape architecture offers the perfect backdrop, texture, and background to inspire the look of your entire home. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.<\/p>\n

1. Boosting your kerb appeal<\/strong><\/p>\n

If there\u2019s one special place to let your individuality shine through, it\u2019s the key area between your front door and the street you live on. Perhaps you want a low-maintenance garden with minimal foliage and box-style hedges along a tidy brick path. Or maybe you\u2019re a picky maven whose home is begging for a dose of the \u201cwow\u201d factor. But, whatever your style, it\u2019s important to fearlessly create a front garden that perfectly illustrates \u2018who you are\u2019 while ideally showcasing the architecture of your home as well. And don\u2019t forget the back garden either. You could score big points from the road, but if you have a shed that\u2019s falling apart, do yourself a favour and get a new one. If you can see through to your neighbour\u2019s unsightly back garden, conceal it from view with some fencing (Buy Fencing Direct<\/a> is a good option for everything from fencing to trellis).<\/p>\n

2. There\u2019s more to life than just grass<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zoysia, fescue, and bluegrass are all lovely and attractive grasses. But what about the people who live in drought or flood conditions and have a difficult time making their gardens look picture-perfect? Does the front garden always have to be green? Many designers today are incorporating designer gravels, edible landscaping, and high-style pavers instead of grass. It\u2019s more eco-friendly and promotes diversity. Maybe they\u2019re the new green?<\/p>\n

3. When less isn\u2019t more<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is it best to hide your favourite things in the back garden rather than proudly displaying them out in front for the world to see? With just a bit of good spatial planning, homeowners can smugly show off their classy bird feeders, homemade sculptures, and even their unusual outdoor furniture in the front if they choose to. Uniqueness is in.<\/p>\n

4. Garden paths and landscape design go hand-in-hand<\/strong><\/p>\n

How do you intend to guide your visitor\u2019s to your front door? Whether you choose to implement stepping stones, a natural foliage trail with fresh blooms, or a stamped concrete driveway, as long as it says \u2018welcome\u2019; it\u2019s home. Quite often, garden paths are usually the focal point of any front garden landscape design<\/a>. However, that doesn\u2019t mean they always have to be in a straight line that leads directly to the front door. Wouldn\u2019t it be more interesting to pass through a charming arbor, decorative patio, or mystical courtyard along the way?<\/p>\n

Ideally, each element in your garden should reflect and harmonize with the overall architecture of your home. Keeping that in mind, you can add virtually whatever you like as long as all the pieces \u201cfit\u201d together to create one beautiful picture. Basically, that\u2019s what kerb appeal is all about. Remember, you don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Why do some people stress out how their front garden looks, but let their back garden grow wild? If you\u2019re selling your property, one is as important as the other. And although a certain degree of kerb appeal is required to achieve the true value of your property, your garden landscaping doesn\u2019t have to be […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6952],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-12957","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-gardening-projects","7":"czr-hentry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardeningregisterblog.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12957","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardeningregisterblog.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardeningregisterblog.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardeningregisterblog.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardeningregisterblog.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12957"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/gardeningregisterblog.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12957\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15736,"href":"https:\/\/gardeningregisterblog.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12957\/revisions\/15736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardeningregisterblog.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12957"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardeningregisterblog.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12957"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardeningregisterblog.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12957"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}