Outdoor Design

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A front garden is the first introduction any visitor or passerby will have of your home, so it makes sense to make sure it’s a good one. After all, first impressions are important. Read on for some design tips that will have your front garden brimful of curb appeal in no time.

SIZE THINGS UP

Before you begin, it is always a good idea to take into account what you have to work with. Is your front area large or small? Do you need a car space or do you have a garage? Is the front garden on a slope or is it exposed to lots of passing traffic and therefore noise and air pollution? Giving some thought to your specific local environment can help the design process run smoothly and efficiently.

“In terms of design considerations, it will always depend on what the space is going to be used for, whether it’s

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