Thanks @Jellyfire , very kind of you to say so. A lot of the planting is perennials so the shape is much more obvious in winter/spring before it all grows. I'm working on hiding next door's new fence better (on the right in the first pic) with some shrubs, but they'll take time to grow.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
I would make one circular or oval lawn whose edges touch or slightly overlap all 3 sides of the triangle. That way you create 3 decent sized beds for a variety of plants. At the top end you could put an arch across a path leading from the lawn to te far corner to give you access to but disguise the corner where your bins and a compost heap could be.
Mark out the circle either with sand poured from a bottle or hose pipe laid out and then view it from every window up and downstairs to see if it feels right.
You could have a pond for wildlife in one corner. Plants for the beds will depend on what kinds and colours of plants you like and what will suit your soil. You might want to pave or gravel one corner to fit in a table and chairs for dining and drinks.
Great ideas! Definitely thinking of getting the arch for the corner to hide the bins. Not sure how much I can do as it’s leasehold so will need to have a good look into it.
Hi guys so I still haven’t quite decided yet 🙄😂 so I have 1 idea here, red showing a bench and brown showing a border. Open to many suggestions. I will post a photo of the original if anyone fancies a bit of planning for fun.
@Obelixx has mentioned a circular border, this is a great idea concentrates the eye on the middle of the garden rather than the triangular shape of the garden it's self.
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I would go for circular lawn, paved area etc with what's left as borders filled with plants. Fiddly lawn areas with island beds and lots of edges to trim would soon drive me potty.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
Maybe something like this with simple curves, no fiddly shapes. Please excuse my rubbish computer drawing skills (and I'm not much better with pencil and paper).
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
The idea of a circular lawn is an obvious one, it will look good and the diagonals it creates will make the garden look bigger. I think I would also consider geometric design - triangular, diagonal. Somewhat modern but with cottage-style borders. Some unusual ideas would be heart-shaped or teardrop-shaped lawn. Whatever you do, don't forget to leave access to the hedge for pruning.
Maybe something like this with simple curves, no fiddly shapes. Please excuse my rubbish computer drawing skills (and I'm not much better with pencil and paper).
Interesting design Jenny! Apologies but I’m not sure what the purple, blue and green sections are? Would your design leave in the row of griselina?
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@josh1990 If you type in at the top, A Sunny Easy Maintenance Front Garden you will see the general idea but with a block paved circle.
A garden is an oasis for creation, available to anyone with a little space and the compunction to get their hands dirty.
Dan Pearson
I think I would also consider geometric design - triangular, diagonal. Somewhat modern but with cottage-style borders.
Some unusual ideas would be heart-shaped or teardrop-shaped lawn.
Whatever you do, don't forget to leave access to the hedge for pruning.
your design leave in the row of griselina?