If you want to create an urban haven where you commune with nature over an iced coffee, or share drinks with friends in the cool autumn breeze, you can't go past a groomed garden, clipped to the nearest millimetre and bursting with seasonal blooms. Not only do manicured lawns and symmetrical garden beds impart a sense of space between you and the outside world, they can convey a similar sense of order inside your home. To truly optimise the ornamentation, however, it's important to theme your landscaping according to your home's style.
A classic brick residence with French windows and columns, for instance, can be lifted immeasurably by coiffed box hedges, orchard-style blossoms and primary coloured tulips. A newly built modern abode looks beautifully blended when combining some natural materials within the garden.
Timber decking or random sandstone paving can more than do the job. A planting schedule that includes drought hardy flowers and large leafy plants will also fit in well.
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