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Design ideas needed!

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OneCoralEagle · 30/05/2025 20:29

I'm looking to make the back of my garden more pleasing on the eye.

Currently I have these trees/bushes that cover the church behind it, soil underneath which is frequently covered in leaves and twigs, and a shed plonked on the left.

I have no design eye so can't think what to do to make it a welcoming spot. Any and all ideas welcome :)

Design ideas needed!
Design ideas needed!
OP posts:
Trueloveneverdies · 30/05/2025 21:06

Can you paint the shed? And I would under plant the back row of trees with lots of ferns - to soften that fence.

Agapornis · 30/05/2025 21:13

Wider borders, less paving, a less poo brown shed 😅💩 Watch a bit of Chelsea Flower Show for inspiration on what you like and hate? I'd add colour, it's all very grey and brown, no flowers at this time of year is a bit odd. Fill up that pot of purple primroses(?) with something much bigger and taller.

Koulibiak · 31/05/2025 01:00

Yes lots more pots filled with annuals and/or perennials. Group them in clusters and water them often, In case of doubt, pelargoniums are often the answer as tolerant of sun, part shade, dry soil etc. Or ferns if in a really shady spot. Colourful scatter cushions on the loungers (Amazon has nice waterproof covers), outdoor rug, solar lanterns for ambience. Maybe some climbers to disguise the shed wall.

Toootss · 31/05/2025 19:35

I think I would cut into the trees hiding the church as they are so high. It looks like you have a small tree and a vine and the rest is from the garden behind. You’ve also got a tall ? Laurel on the left. I would lower some of that. It will no doubt grow back if you decide you do t like it. Which way is south?

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