Hello everyone,
I would like to ask for your knowledge and ideas again.
You are basically my garden planners.
We have a green area of about 1200-1300sqm (12900-14000 sq ft).
I want to improve it a bit soon.
That means I want to separate part of it as a productive garden (fruit trees, fruit bushes, a small vegetable garden, and a compost pile; possibly some wooden fence panels will need to stay for a while) and the other part for living and playing for the children and us.
I estimate the productive garden part to be about 400sqm (4300 sq ft).
I have been thinking for a while about HOW to divide the garden, but none of my solutions satisfy me completely.
The boundary would need to be 17.80m (about 58 ft) (essentially the orange line):
- Wooden fence or metal fence? (wooden fences need to be painted)
- Hedge (but it has to be trimmed, and we already have enough hedges)
- Use fruit bushes (raspberry/red currant/blueberry) as a border? How would that look?
- An earth bank? But that probably means a lot of work again (we have a lot of oak leaves!)
- Something like raised beds—but they would also need to be planted. Then I wouldn’t need a bed in the productive garden anymore.
- Or simply no visible separation at all? But since we plan to have a dog someday, I think it would be nicer and more attractive to have some kind of boundary. Also, it would improve the appearance.
Hmm. I’m quite unsure. Maybe you have an opinion?
It shouldn’t cause much extra work.
Thanks for thinking about this,
Mery
I would like to ask for your knowledge and ideas again.
You are basically my garden planners.
We have a green area of about 1200-1300sqm (12900-14000 sq ft).
I want to improve it a bit soon.
That means I want to separate part of it as a productive garden (fruit trees, fruit bushes, a small vegetable garden, and a compost pile; possibly some wooden fence panels will need to stay for a while) and the other part for living and playing for the children and us.
I estimate the productive garden part to be about 400sqm (4300 sq ft).
I have been thinking for a while about HOW to divide the garden, but none of my solutions satisfy me completely.
The boundary would need to be 17.80m (about 58 ft) (essentially the orange line):
- Wooden fence or metal fence? (wooden fences need to be painted)
- Hedge (but it has to be trimmed, and we already have enough hedges)
- Use fruit bushes (raspberry/red currant/blueberry) as a border? How would that look?
- An earth bank? But that probably means a lot of work again (we have a lot of oak leaves!)
- Something like raised beds—but they would also need to be planted. Then I wouldn’t need a bed in the productive garden anymore.
- Or simply no visible separation at all? But since we plan to have a dog someday, I think it would be nicer and more attractive to have some kind of boundary. Also, it would improve the appearance.
Hmm. I’m quite unsure. Maybe you have an opinion?
It shouldn’t cause much extra work.
Thanks for thinking about this,
Mery
rick2018 schrieb:
Then go for the green fence. Visually unobtrusive and a boundary for the dog.I think my current preference is leaning more towards the picket fence from @haydee.
I believe it suits my style better and fits well with the garden.
Tina mit K21 May 2019 17:07A type of willow fence would also lean more towards a natural style and can be designed in various ways. One of our future neighbors has one because of their dog.
Welded wire fencing has become the new chain-link fence—everywhere, sterile, and boring. Often lined with plastic sheets. Yuck.
I don’t think it would suit your garden at all.
Choose something more natural instead. Picket fences could be an option.
I also understand the need to separate the area, especially with children and a dog.
Maybe consider a gate (arch) and from there, paving slabs as a pathway to the beds. You’ll want to be able to get the wheelbarrow through. A compost bin at the back, too. A bound gravel surface could be an alternative, but definitely avoid walking on it after heavy rain, as it gets muddy.
I don’t think it would suit your garden at all.
Choose something more natural instead. Picket fences could be an option.
I also understand the need to separate the area, especially with children and a dog.
Maybe consider a gate (arch) and from there, paving slabs as a pathway to the beds. You’ll want to be able to get the wheelbarrow through. A compost bin at the back, too. A bound gravel surface could be an alternative, but definitely avoid walking on it after heavy rain, as it gets muddy.
guckuck2 schrieb:
Welded wire mesh panels have become the new chain-link fence—everywhere, sterile, boring. Often lined with plastic sheeting. Yuck.
I don’t think that fits your garden at all.
Choose something more natural. Picket fences could be an option.
I also understand the desire to separate the area, especially with kids and a dog.
Maybe include an arched gate and a paved path from there to the garden beds. You’ll want access with a wheelbarrow. A compost bin in the back would be good too. A bound gravel surface could be an alternative, but avoid walking on it after heavy rain, as it gets muddy. We’re on the same page—I also like the picket fence. A trellised arch gate is a great idea as well. The compost is in the back corner, and paving slabs are a good suggestion.
Thank you.
H
hampshire21 May 2019 19:42Think not in terms of boundaries, but in sightlines. What can you see from where, and what new perspectives open up when you move around a “corner”?
To structure the space, you can also use water features or a pond. Terraces or similar surfaces, possibly with a pergola and climbing plants, are also suitable. A garden shed or greenhouse can help with organization. Espalier fruit trees are an elegant way to create visual separation. There are truly countless options, all of which meet the criterion of being low-maintenance.
When it comes to dogs, it depends on their particular behaviors: escaping, digging, marking, running at full speed... choose the type of enclosure accordingly, since the dog should stay in the area and ideally not destroy vegetable beds.
To structure the space, you can also use water features or a pond. Terraces or similar surfaces, possibly with a pergola and climbing plants, are also suitable. A garden shed or greenhouse can help with organization. Espalier fruit trees are an elegant way to create visual separation. There are truly countless options, all of which meet the criterion of being low-maintenance.
When it comes to dogs, it depends on their particular behaviors: escaping, digging, marking, running at full speed... choose the type of enclosure accordingly, since the dog should stay in the area and ideally not destroy vegetable beds.
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