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Spring is coming soon, and you might be thinking about a complete garden makeover this year. Many parks in the same housing with each other. Many of them consist of a rectangular yard surrounded by a plant border.
Are you ready to change the rules and have an attractive and varied garden? A landscape made to your own design can be yours with hard work and a healthy budget.
In this article, we will show you several ways to change the levels in your garden.
Earthworks
Perhaps the simplest level change you can make is simple earthwork. Of course, you can’t stack them against a neighbor’s fence so you may want to build a retaining wall behind them. The wall will consist of just a concrete foundation about 12 inches wide and as long as you need. Build walls with blocks or bricks. Make it into two thick layers if necessary.
The earthworks themselves may be direct ledges or they may be leveled into terraces using stones for support. The actual material is your choice. Rows of steps can take you to the top of the earthwork where seating areas can be set up.
A patio is a great way to show off all your plants.
Decking
Decking is a great way to get an instant effect. It can be installed in just a few days and will last for years. It was built using pressure treated wood to build the framework, in which decking board laid. Decking requires relatively little digging in your garden because only upright support posts need holes. If you’re looking for a cool place to entertain your friends, in your garden, decking could be your thing.
Raised Cultivator
Clever use of elevated planters can transform your garden. Decide where they will look best and lay down a small foundation. Build with bricks up to the level you need and fill with good compost and topsoil. Planters can be any shape and as complex or simple as you want.
Raised Pool
A raised Koi pond will look stunning in any situation. Constructed similar to raised planters, there needs to be a concrete foundation and a wall of brick, block, or rock of your choice. The inside will then need to be lined with sand or matting from your watersports store. This is to prevent the waterproof liner from being damaged. Attach the waterproof liner and shape it to a shape. Fill the pond with water before trimming the liner. Leave enough liner so it will fold over the retaining wall by an inch. Now, when you apply the capping to the wall, it will hide the edge of the liner. You will also need to build a filtration system for your pond. The filtering system can be cleverly hidden under a raised seating area made of decking, where you can sit back and relax while watching your fish swim leisurely.
So as you can see, in just a few weeks, by thinking vertically, your garden can have a whole new landscape lovingly crafted by yourself. Think about your plantings vertically too, using trees, plants, and grasses such as bamboo. Consider building a taller fence as well, or you’ll look down on your neighbors.
Now we’ve sparked your interest out in the park before you change your mind.
