Space under the shed...and the screening!
We have recently and still in progress, getting our garden revamped. In hindsight we should have moved the shed and put it on a proper base...but anyways. It now has gravel around it but it doesn't hide the 'mess' under the shed. Any ideas are welcome!
Also the fence on the left side is also ours but long story cut short, neighbours are being really difficult and we want an easy life. Want to make bring some uniform to our garden and hide that dilapidated fence. Any screening/paints/"colours recommendations are welcome.
Was thinking of something like this..
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072JXX54G/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_W51nDbJMR3G4A
Also the fence on the left side is also ours but long story cut short, neighbours are being really difficult and we want an easy life. Want to make bring some uniform to our garden and hide that dilapidated fence. Any screening/paints/"colours recommendations are welcome.
Was thinking of something like this..
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072JXX54G/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_W51nDbJMR3G4A
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With regard to the fence, there are many colours available, l find that black makes it "disappear" and brings out the colour of the plants. It depends just how tatty it is, if it's structurally sound then fence paint is okay. If it's so tatty that you'd really rather not look at it, there are several things you can cover it with depending on the look you want.
https://www.screwfix.com/c/outdoor-gardening/garden-screening/cat9730004
Persoanlly, I find those fake screens awful, and all they do is draw attention rather than distract, because they're so obviously fake. If the fence is yours, fix it, paint it, add some vine eyes and wires, and plant some climbers. If it's in bad repair, renew it.
Again, a photo and more info about aspect, soil etc will be helpful for suggestions.
Colour is very personal, and depends whether you want something to stand out and provide contrast, or disappear and blend with the surroundings. For example, many people love blue, but I loathe it, so would never have it in paint or plant form. It's your garden, so it's your choice, but it's important to decide whether you want to see the fence or not.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Another pic of under the shed and dilapidated fence
I think you'll need to revisit how you've done the shed. That's not going to be stable enough. I wouldn't feel very safe going in and out of there, especially if there's a lot of stuff in it
I'd replace those two panels on the left, then you can cut away some of the grass at the patio end and plant a climber, and train it along towards the shed. Depending on the aspect, there are plenty of clematis which would suit, perhaps roses, if the ground/aspect is suitable for them. The fence at the back can be painted whatever colour you want and as you have a raised bed, you could have a climber with underplanting, or have it with perennials/bulbs of varying heights. It really depends on what you like, andhow much time you have for maintenance too.
If you like a minimalist look, you could have a very simple display of identical grasses [ something green/gold perhaps] with alliums/verbena bonariensis/cirsium rivulare [for height] right along it, and the fence could be black so that they stand out against it.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
The fences - they are our fences - but our neighbours won't let us replace them! We of course are within our limits to go against them and replace but we want an easy life!
If you feel the shed is ok, then a simple piece of fencing timber attached to the shed will cover the gap.
My shed is black, along with other fences/trellis, which is why I suggested it, and greenery looks very good against it, but it's your choice.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Concrete posts and gravel boards would mean replacing fence panels later is easier.
(Like your neighbours have done).
I did this and would always recommend concrete posts over wood,it may be more costly initially but a godsend later as I found!
Doing something well at the beginning really does save time,effort and money later on.