Don’t let your outdoor spaces make a bad impression!
We called on landscape design and garden experts to share their tips on how to avoid messy-looking outdoor spaces.
These are their gardening mistakes to avoid, plus a few suggestions to follow for a stunning landscape.
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Think about how plants will grow in, advises Millhouse.
Overcrowding [when planting] can lead to re-doing [the area] down the road.
Its a good rule of thumb to allow room for everything to flourish.
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Keep crisp and clean bed lines, says Millhouse.
Strong curves and straight lines are key, while unintentional wavy bed-lines can look haphazard.
ensure garden containers do not look tired, says Millhouse.
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Update container plantings with seasonal arrangements.
As spring turns into summer, it might be time to replace those pansies with hardier lantanas.
Dont use ‘Limelight hydrangeas when Little Lime’ hydrangeas are more size-appropriate, says Millhouse.
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Not everything necessarily needs to bloom, says Millhouse.
Think through adding varying shades of green and different textures.
Unkempt Beds
Theres a difference between messy landscaping and embracing a natural landscape.
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you could maintain a more laid-back feel with a lazy lawn while still keeping it neat.
They need constant watering and often blow over, contributing to a cluttered appearance for the garden overall.
Instead, the gardener suggests thinking a little bigger.
Go large in your potted gardens."
Considerdesignating certain spaces to specific plants.
