Rectangle gardens don’t have to be boring. With some creativity and forward thinking you can create a truly inspired outdoor space with unique areas. Discover inspiration for your rectangle outdoor space!
Some people find it hard to imagine anything but a patch of grass with some garden beds on the edges. However, with a bit of resources and vision you can create a beautiful space. A space with separate distinct sections for you and your loved ones to enjoy.
Rectangle Garden Idea Principles
Look at the above picture of a truly resourceful garden design. You can see three distinct sections created in what is just a simple rectangle garden. The clever designer has even managed to fit in a water feature almost running the length of the garden.
Below has a nice modern design that complements the rectangle shape with straight lined paving stones and decking. In addition, the square Jacuzzi ties all the pieces of the garden together as the central feature.
Here is a different take on shapes within a rectangle garden design. Marvel at how this unique garden design uses circles to create a winding path down the straight rectangle garden. Not only does it create a story in the garden, it draws in the visitors down the garden path. Imagine the ambiance when the over path arches have matured climbing flowers acting as a canopy overhead.
This brings us to the next principle in rectangle garden design.
Rectangle Garden Ideas – Using Height to your Advantage
If you take a look at most of the pictures of rectangle gardens, you will notice the garden designs use features at different heights.
It could be the use of the arches over the pathway (like the picture before). Or it could simply be a string of outdoor fairy lights to create an intimate feel to the space. With such a restricted space to work within, you have to use all the available resources to your benefit. The below rectangle garden uses trees with success to create a rectangle garden that feels like a pathway through a tropical forest.
By incorporating height elements into your garden you will create a space that feels larger than it actually is.
Rectangle Garden Ideas with Sections to Create More Space
By dividing your garden into sections you can create a real sense of outdoor rooms. Split your rectangle garden into different layers or levels. This is also incorporating the height principle we discussed previously. Layering your garden with sections makes it feel larger than it may actually be.
The above image is a perfect example of sectioning your rectangle garden. The rectangle paving stones connect each room and ensure the sections still flow and relate with each other.
Rectangle Garden Ideas – Light it Up!
Remember to use lights to highlight particular features in your rectangle space.
By highlighting pockets of the space, it distracts the guests from feeling like they are boxed into a rectangle garden. Make your outdoor space a journey and let you garden path tell the story (find out how to create a story with your garden path HERE).
Summary
Hopefully by now you have a few rectangle garden ideas running through your gardening mind.
Remember rectangle doesn’t equal boring!
Your outdoor space will only be limited by your imagination and resourcefulness!
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