Owning a large home with a big garden can be a challenge in terms of maintenance, but there is much more scope for creativity than there is for homes with smaller outdoor spaces. Whether you use your garden for entertaining guests or growing prized vegetables, there are styles to suit everyone. But what inspiration can you take from public places?
Mix and match

One common feature of well-landscaped outdoor spaces is that they usually have different areas. There might be a grassy lawn where families enjoy picnicking and socialising, a shaded seated area where people relax with a book, and a herb garden all within the one public park.
Take advantage of your own spacious garden and try to recreate something similar with a mix of soft and hard landscaping. A decked or patioed area is ideal to chill out on, while a grassy patch could serve as a place for outdoor games. Use fencing or tall grasses to separate parts and create different zones. For a chic, modernist look, consider using precast concrete blocks to divide areas in your garden. Speak to a company that specialises in this, such as JP Concrete, which has a skilled team of professionals who can design, supply, and install based on your needs.
Create pathways
Most urban spaces are divided by paths and this can easily be recreated in a big home garden. Paths are great if you want to avoid guests tramping on your flowers or if you’re particular about your lawn.
Large gardens have the space to cope with more paths, so don’t be afraid to be creative. Paths can be used to frame your flower beds or can branch off to lead to various zones and features, such as a space for entertaining guests, one of your statement garden features, or a hidden secluded area. Paths can be created with a range of materials, such as paving stones, tiles, cobblestones, woodchip and more.
Add a water feature

Public places often have a water feature as a central point, so why not consider this for your own garden? A water feature, such as a large classic fountain or a pond, can make a stunning centre point, as well as be a talking point for when you’re entertaining outdoors.
If your garden style is more traditional, then an ornate, stone water fountain will compliment it beautifully; whilst a more modern and minimalist style of garden will benefit from a contemporary structure.
Use light
One feature you’ll notice about public outdoor spaces is that they’re often lit-up at night. This could serve as good inspiration for your own outdoor space. As well as providing your garden with a bit of added security, outdoor lighting will add a touch of class and sophistication. It’s also practical, especially if you’re entertaining during summer evenings.
Clever use of outdoor lighting can enhance the mood of your garden. Soft lanterns or stringed fairy lights around a patio will give a magical ambience, as will uplighting placed among flower beds. You might also use lighting to illuminate pathways or to draw attention towards any statement features.
Conclusion
There is a lot you can do with a big home garden. Taking inspiration from public places will help you to make the most of your outdoor space.
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