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8 Simple Ways to Improve Your Garden Soil for Free

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Vegetable Gardening Tips | DIY Frugal Gardening- How to Improve your vegetable garden and create amazing soil for free! #gardening #gardeningtips Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive. Improve your garden soil with these 8 amendments that are totally free and have your best garden yet!


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sunken garden | nice and colourful for open day | trudi harrison | Flickr nice and colourful for open day




Into the Woods for a Lot Turned into Magical Garden Rooms

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Illustration: Rodica Prato thisoldhouse.com from Into the Woods for a Lot Turned into Magical Garden Rooms Here’s how an ordinary suburban lot became a nature playground for kid and adults alike—with ideas anyone can use


Planning a Garden That Is Productive All Year: An Overview Of Garden Tasks

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Planning a garden that is productive all year long! Garden planning made easy. Growing food all year long. #gardenplanning #gardening A crisp, sweet salad. Fresh picked carrots. Stir-fried kale with green onions. These are the blessings of winter~ IF you have been diligent in planning and preparing! In the dark and cold of January is the …


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A crisp, sweet salad. Fresh picked carrots. Stir-fried kale with green onions. These are the blessings of winter~ IF you have been diligent in planning and preparing! In the dark and cold of January is the …




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A crisp, sweet salad. Fresh picked carrots. Stir-fried kale with green onions. These are the blessings of winter~ IF you have been diligent in planning and preparing! In the dark and cold of January is the …


Hide and seek: Alan Titchmarsh’s tips on creating a secret garden

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arbors or trellises covered in roses or other vines lend privacy and intimacy CREATE your own secret garden and discover a serene world of peace and tranquility, says Alan.


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CREATE your own secret garden and discover a serene world of peace and tranquility, says Alan.




Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration From Stapleford Park

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Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration From Stapleford Park With Styling & Planning by Natalie Hewitt Weddings & Events Images From Henry Lowther


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Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration From Stapleford Park With Styling & Planning by Natalie Hewitt Weddings & Events Images From Henry Lowther


Secret Garden Design Ideas: How To Create Your Own Secret Garden

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Secret Gardens Learn how to create your own secret garden with these secret garden design ideas that will turn your backyard into a relaxing retreat you won’t want to leave. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about being in Charleston, SC and all of the beautiful window boxes I saw, which I’m definitely planning to incorporate into my landscape design. Secret Garden Design Ideas The other thing I love about Charleston is the gardens. Many of the houses have fairly small yards but they still have the most beautiful gardens. Even from the street, they look so inviting you just want to go in and sit down. I think it’s because they all feel like romantic secret garden rooms, gas-lit lanterns and all! So when I created my backyard plan, I decided to use some of the Charleston secret garden design ideas to do my own version in my standard suburban yard. Of course, I didn’t have the beautiful architecture or the old cobblestone walkways. But I still managed to get some of that secret garden room feeling. Keep reading to find out how to create your own secret garden room even if you have a suburban yard. 1. Define An Entryway The first element of a secret garden that all Charleston gardens seem to have is defined entry ways, usually with an arbor and a gate leading into them. The arbor creates an entryway that looks and feels special. The gate makes you notice that you’re entering (you actually have to stop to open it). While not nearly as grand as the Charleston version, installing a standard garden arbor over your entry way still has the same appeal. You Might Also Like: Creative Garden Gates 2. Create A Sense Of Privacy ©Heather Wissman – stock.adobe.com The second of my secret garden design ideas is to create a sense of privacy. In Charleston, you can often see into the garden but rarely get to see the whole thing. Often the gates or peephole windows have wrought iron details that obscure the view even more. While wrought iron screens may be out of most people’s budgets (including mine!), you can accomplish a similar feel with any kind of divider that helps to obstruct the view. A lattice fence that partially encloses an area works well (like my mother has on one side of her deck). Plants can also create a great privacy screen. ©#moreideas – stock.adobe.com For a less permanent option, hang some curtains to create a secret garden room. 3. Install Curved Paths ©Noel – stock.adobe.com Another way Charleston gardens create the feeling of mystery that makes a secret garden successful is to install curved garden paths. You can’t see exactly where it ends up…but it sure makes you want to find out! Click here to find some DIY garden path ideas. Pin It So You Don’t Forget It! 4. Make Sure There’s Enough Shade Seating in the shade The next one of my backyard secret garden ideas prevents the one thing that can ruin that special romantic feeling really quickly…having the hot sun beating down on your garden room all afternoon. If you are lucky enough to have trees providing shade for your seating area, you are ahead of the game. But if not, try to provide some man-made shade to keep your space cool and comfortable. You can find some DIY backyard shade ideas here. 5. Provide a Destination ©#moreideas – stock.adobe.com Although you don’t get to see the final destination of many of the Charleston garden paths, I can only imagine that it is somewhere worth going to. Which is why the next one of my secret garden design ideas is to provide a place to go to. Whether that’s a beautiful table for lunch or a place to put your feet up, providing a pretty and relaxing seating area is a must for creating a garden room in your backyard. You Might Also Like: Ideas For Creating A Relaxing Deck 6. Light It Up Charleston arbor Adding landscape lighting will make sure you get the most out of your backyard retreat. And make it even more romantic at night. Even in the evening, Charleston gardens have charm and it’s all about the lighting. I didn’t go so far as to invest in a gas lamp (although I would love to!), but landscape lighting can help any yard feel special at night. 7. Add Some Romance ©balashark – stock.adobe.com Finally, the last of my secret garden design ideas…a secret garden wouldn’t be a secret garden without some romantic touches (if you ask me). In Charleston, it’s kind of built into the whole city…the architecture, the lanterns, the wrought iron, the cobblestones…you get the idea. ©#moreideas – stock.adobe.com In our own yards, we probably have to put a little more work into creating a romantic environment. Whether it’s hanging outdoor chandeliers, using your crystal glasses outside or just lighting a few candles, the added touches are what will really make your secret garden feel special. Hopefully, you’ve found some inspiration to create your own secret garden using these design ideas inspired by the secret garden masters in Charleston. Pin It So You Don’t Forget It! Have comments or questions about our secret garden design ideas? Tell us in the section below. Sharing is caring! 14.4k 0 0




10 Herbs to Grow for a Tea Garden

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Planning ahead for your dream homestead? Why not have a tea garden and grow beneficial herbs right out your back door! Planning ahead for your dream homestead? Why not plant herbs for a tea garden and grow beneficial herbs right out your back door!


Sparkles in a Secret Garden for a Bride in Annasul Y

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An Annasul Y Bride and her Secret Garden Wedding There was a temptation to go all floral and rustic as we were in a meadow, but I’m like a magpie and love sparkles and wanted to reflect the sparkle of the water as well as having lots of flowers (including edible ones) to make the most of our ‘secret garden’ element. We wanted an informal day where the focus was on relaxed fun, which included drinking champagne and dancing on the tables.


A secret garden of found treasures for my child | Habitat for Humanity Int’l

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There was a temptation to go all floral and rustic as we were in a meadow, but I’m like a magpie and love sparkles and wanted to reflect the sparkle of the water as well as having lots of flowers (including edible ones) to make the most of our ‘secret garden’ element. We wanted an informal day where the focus was on relaxed fun, which included drinking champagne and dancing on the tables.




11 Inexpensive Garden Themed Wedding Favors That Your Guests Will Love

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These fairy terrarium wedding favors are wonderful for either a Woodland or My Secret Garden wedding. Inexpensive garden themed wedding favors for those who love the earth and want to incorporate Mother Nature into their wedding!


Garden Arch with roses give you an invited feeling ( My Secret Garden ) #GardenDesign

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Inexpensive garden themed wedding favors for those who love the earth and want to incorporate Mother Nature into their wedding!


Midsummer Cottage Garden

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Inexpensive garden themed wedding favors for those who love the earth and want to incorporate Mother Nature into their wedding!




Secret Garden Design Ideas: How To Create Your Own Secret Garden

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I love these secret garden design ideas. I have always wanted to do something like this in my backyard. Now I have some inspiration for my landscape! #fromhousetohome #secretgarden #gardening #gardenideas Learn how to create your own secret garden with these secret garden design ideas that will turn your backyard into a relaxing retreat you won’t want to leave. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about being in Charleston, SC and all of the beautiful window boxes I saw, which I’m definitely planning to incorporate into my landscape design. Secret Garden Design Ideas The other thing I love about Charleston is the gardens. Many of the houses have fairly small yards but they still have the most beautiful gardens. Even from the street, they look so inviting you just want to go in and sit down. I think it’s because they all feel like romantic secret garden rooms, gas-lit lanterns and all! So when I created my backyard plan, I decided to use some of the Charleston secret garden design ideas to do my own version in my standard suburban yard. Of course, I didn’t have the beautiful architecture or the old cobblestone walkways. But I still managed to get some of that secret garden room feeling. Keep reading to find out how to create your own secret garden room even if you have a suburban yard. 1. Define An Entryway The first element of a secret garden that all Charleston gardens seem to have is defined entry ways, usually with an arbor and a gate leading into them. The arbor creates an entryway that looks and feels special. The gate makes you notice that you’re entering (you actually have to stop to open it). While not nearly as grand as the Charleston version, installing a standard garden arbor over your entry way still has the same appeal. You Might Also Like: Creative Garden Gates 2. Create A Sense Of Privacy ©Heather Wissman – stock.adobe.com The second of my secret garden design ideas is to create a sense of privacy. In Charleston, you can often see into the garden but rarely get to see the whole thing. Often the gates or peephole windows have wrought iron details that obscure the view even more. While wrought iron screens may be out of most people’s budgets (including mine!), you can accomplish a similar feel with any kind of divider that helps to obstruct the view. A lattice fence that partially encloses an area works well (like my mother has on one side of her deck). Plants can also create a great privacy screen. ©#moreideas – stock.adobe.com For a less permanent option, hang some curtains to create a secret garden room. 3. Install Curved Paths ©Noel – stock.adobe.com Another way Charleston gardens create the feeling of mystery that makes a secret garden successful is to install curved garden paths. You can’t see exactly where it ends up…but it sure makes you want to find out! Click here to find some DIY garden path ideas. Pin It So You Don’t Forget It! 4. Make Sure There’s Enough Shade Seating in the shade The next one of my backyard secret garden ideas prevents the one thing that can ruin that special romantic feeling really quickly…having the hot sun beating down on your garden room all afternoon. If you are lucky enough to have trees providing shade for your seating area, you are ahead of the game. But if not, try to provide some man-made shade to keep your space cool and comfortable. You can find some DIY backyard shade ideas here. 5. Provide a Destination ©#moreideas – stock.adobe.com Although you don’t get to see the final destination of many of the Charleston garden paths, I can only imagine that it is somewhere worth going to. Which is why the next one of my secret garden design ideas is to provide a place to go to. Whether that’s a beautiful table for lunch or a place to put your feet up, providing a pretty and relaxing seating area is a must for creating a garden room in your backyard. You Might Also Like: Ideas For Creating A Relaxing Deck 6. Light It Up Charleston arbor Adding landscape lighting will make sure you get the most out of your backyard retreat. And make it even more romantic at night. Even in the evening, Charleston gardens have charm and it’s all about the lighting. I didn’t go so far as to invest in a gas lamp (although I would love to!), but landscape lighting can help any yard feel special at night. 7. Add Some Romance ©balashark – stock.adobe.com Finally, the last of my secret garden design ideas…a secret garden wouldn’t be a secret garden without some romantic touches (if you ask me). In Charleston, it’s kind of built into the whole city…the architecture, the lanterns, the wrought iron, the cobblestones…you get the idea. ©#moreideas – stock.adobe.com In our own yards, we probably have to put a little more work into creating a romantic environment. Whether it’s hanging outdoor chandeliers, using your crystal glasses outside or just lighting a few candles, the added touches are what will really make your secret garden feel special. Hopefully, you’ve found some inspiration to create your own secret garden using these design ideas inspired by the secret garden masters in Charleston. Pin It So You Don’t Forget It! Have comments or questions about our secret garden design ideas? Tell us in the section below. Sharing is caring! 14.4k 0 0


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Learn how to create your own secret garden with these secret garden design ideas that will turn your backyard into a relaxing retreat you won’t want to leave. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about being in Charleston, SC and all of the beautiful window boxes I saw, which I’m definitely planning to incorporate into my landscape design. Secret Garden Design Ideas The other thing I love about Charleston is the gardens. Many of the houses have fairly small yards but they still have the most beautiful gardens. Even from the street, they look so inviting you just want to go in and sit down. I think it’s because they all feel like romantic secret garden rooms, gas-lit lanterns and all! So when I created my backyard plan, I decided to use some of the Charleston secret garden design ideas to do my own version in my standard suburban yard. Of course, I didn’t have the beautiful architecture or the old cobblestone walkways. But I still managed to get some of that secret garden room feeling. Keep reading to find out how to create your own secret garden room even if you have a suburban yard. 1. Define An Entryway The first element of a secret garden that all Charleston gardens seem to have is defined entry ways, usually with an arbor and a gate leading into them. The arbor creates an entryway that looks and feels special. The gate makes you notice that you’re entering (you actually have to stop to open it). While not nearly as grand as the Charleston version, installing a standard garden arbor over your entry way still has the same appeal. You Might Also Like: Creative Garden Gates 2. Create A Sense Of Privacy ©Heather Wissman – stock.adobe.com The second of my secret garden design ideas is to create a sense of privacy. In Charleston, you can often see into the garden but rarely get to see the whole thing. Often the gates or peephole windows have wrought iron details that obscure the view even more. While wrought iron screens may be out of most people’s budgets (including mine!), you can accomplish a similar feel with any kind of divider that helps to obstruct the view. A lattice fence that partially encloses an area works well (like my mother has on one side of her deck). Plants can also create a great privacy screen. ©#moreideas – stock.adobe.com For a less permanent option, hang some curtains to create a secret garden room. 3. Install Curved Paths ©Noel – stock.adobe.com Another way Charleston gardens create the feeling of mystery that makes a secret garden successful is to install curved garden paths. You can’t see exactly where it ends up…but it sure makes you want to find out! Click here to find some DIY garden path ideas. Pin It So You Don’t Forget It! 4. Make Sure There’s Enough Shade Seating in the shade The next one of my backyard secret garden ideas prevents the one thing that can ruin that special romantic feeling really quickly…having the hot sun beating down on your garden room all afternoon. If you are lucky enough to have trees providing shade for your seating area, you are ahead of the game. But if not, try to provide some man-made shade to keep your space cool and comfortable. You can find some DIY backyard shade ideas here. 5. Provide a Destination ©#moreideas – stock.adobe.com Although you don’t get to see the final destination of many of the Charleston garden paths, I can only imagine that it is somewhere worth going to. Which is why the next one of my secret garden design ideas is to provide a place to go to. Whether that’s a beautiful table for lunch or a place to put your feet up, providing a pretty and relaxing seating area is a must for creating a garden room in your backyard. You Might Also Like: Ideas For Creating A Relaxing Deck 6. Light It Up Charleston arbor Adding landscape lighting will make sure you get the most out of your backyard retreat. And make it even more romantic at night. Even in the evening, Charleston gardens have charm and it’s all about the lighting. I didn’t go so far as to invest in a gas lamp (although I would love to!), but landscape lighting can help any yard feel special at night. 7. Add Some Romance ©balashark – stock.adobe.com Finally, the last of my secret garden design ideas…a secret garden wouldn’t be a secret garden without some romantic touches (if you ask me). In Charleston, it’s kind of built into the whole city…the architecture, the lanterns, the wrought iron, the cobblestones…you get the idea. ©#moreideas – stock.adobe.com In our own yards, we probably have to put a little more work into creating a romantic environment. Whether it’s hanging outdoor chandeliers, using your crystal glasses outside or just lighting a few candles, the added touches are what will really make your secret garden feel special. Hopefully, you’ve found some inspiration to create your own secret garden using these design ideas inspired by the secret garden masters in Charleston. Pin It So You Don’t Forget It! Have comments or questions about our secret garden design ideas? Tell us in the section below. Sharing is caring! 14.4k 0 0


Secret Garden Design Ideas: How To Create Your Own Secret Garden

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I love these secret garden design ideas. I have always wanted to do something like this in my backyard. Now I have some inspiration for my landscape! #fromhousetohome #secretgarden #gardening #gardenideas Learn how to create your own secret garden with these secret garden design ideas that will turn your backyard into a relaxing retreat you won’t want to leave. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about being in Charleston, SC and all of the beautiful window boxes I saw, which I’m definitely planning to incorporate into my landscape design. Secret Garden Design Ideas The other thing I love about Charleston is the gardens. Many of the houses have fairly small yards but they still have the most beautiful gardens. Even from the street, they look so inviting you just want to go in and sit down. I think it’s because they all feel like romantic secret garden rooms, gas-lit lanterns and all! So when I created my backyard plan, I decided to use some of the Charleston secret garden design ideas to do my own version in my standard suburban yard. Of course, I didn’t have the beautiful architecture or the old cobblestone walkways. But I still managed to get some of that secret garden room feeling. Keep reading to find out how to create your own secret garden room even if you have a suburban yard. 1. Define An Entryway The first element of a secret garden that all Charleston gardens seem to have is defined entry ways, usually with an arbor and a gate leading into them. The arbor creates an entryway that looks and feels special. The gate makes you notice that you’re entering (you actually have to stop to open it). While not nearly as grand as the Charleston version, installing a standard garden arbor over your entry way still has the same appeal. You Might Also Like: Creative Garden Gates 2. Create A Sense Of Privacy ©Heather Wissman – stock.adobe.com The second of my secret garden design ideas is to create a sense of privacy. In Charleston, you can often see into the garden but rarely get to see the whole thing. Often the gates or peephole windows have wrought iron details that obscure the view even more. While wrought iron screens may be out of most people’s budgets (including mine!), you can accomplish a similar feel with any kind of divider that helps to obstruct the view. A lattice fence that partially encloses an area works well (like my mother has on one side of her deck). Plants can also create a great privacy screen. ©#moreideas – stock.adobe.com For a less permanent option, hang some curtains to create a secret garden room. 3. Install Curved Paths ©Noel – stock.adobe.com Another way Charleston gardens create the feeling of mystery that makes a secret garden successful is to install curved garden paths. You can’t see exactly where it ends up…but it sure makes you want to find out! Click here to find some DIY garden path ideas. Pin It So You Don’t Forget It! 4. Make Sure There’s Enough Shade Seating in the shade The next one of my backyard secret garden ideas prevents the one thing that can ruin that special romantic feeling really quickly…having the hot sun beating down on your garden room all afternoon. If you are lucky enough to have trees providing shade for your seating area, you are ahead of the game. But if not, try to provide some man-made shade to keep your space cool and comfortable. You can find some DIY backyard shade ideas here. 5. Provide a Destination ©#moreideas – stock.adobe.com Although you don’t get to see the final destination of many of the Charleston garden paths, I can only imagine that it is somewhere worth going to. Which is why the next one of my secret garden design ideas is to provide a place to go to. Whether that’s a beautiful table for lunch or a place to put your feet up, providing a pretty and relaxing seating area is a must for creating a garden room in your backyard. You Might Also Like: Ideas For Creating A Relaxing Deck 6. Light It Up Charleston arbor Adding landscape lighting will make sure you get the most out of your backyard retreat. And make it even more romantic at night. Even in the evening, Charleston gardens have charm and it’s all about the lighting. I didn’t go so far as to invest in a gas lamp (although I would love to!), but landscape lighting can help any yard feel special at night. 7. Add Some Romance ©balashark – stock.adobe.com Finally, the last of my secret garden design ideas…a secret garden wouldn’t be a secret garden without some romantic touches (if you ask me). In Charleston, it’s kind of built into the whole city…the architecture, the lanterns, the wrought iron, the cobblestones…you get the idea. ©#moreideas – stock.adobe.com In our own yards, we probably have to put a little more work into creating a romantic environment. Whether it’s hanging outdoor chandeliers, using your crystal glasses outside or just lighting a few candles, the added touches are what will really make your secret garden feel special. Hopefully, you’ve found some inspiration to create your own secret garden using these design ideas inspired by the secret garden masters in Charleston. Pin It So You Don’t Forget It! Have comments or questions about our secret garden design ideas? Tell us in the section below. Sharing is caring! 14.4k 0 0




Beginner’s Endless Bloom Perennial Garden

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Sun Perennials: Beginner’s Endless Bloom Perennial Garden #garden Even experienced gardeners can find it challenging to design a perennial garden where something is in bloom during every season. But our Endless Bloom Perennial Garden makes it easy. We’ve carefully coordinated the blooming times so you’ll have nonstop flowers from spring through fall. Some flowers are even fragrant, and attract butterflies to your garden. This low-maintenance selection features varieties that prefer sun, and other that trive in partial shade, giving you options for where to plant. The 10′ x 6′ garden includes 50 plants that take just a few hours to plant and return bigger every year. Includes: Mixed Columbine (3 plants), Helenium Mix (3 plants), Peony Mix (3 plants), Geranium Mix (3 plants), 3 Globe Thistle, 3 Dwarf Daylilies, 10 Lily-of-the-Valley, Hosta Mix (3 plants), Liatris Mix (12 plants), 2 Blue Sea Holly, and 5 Rock Soapwart.


Secret Garden Design Ideas: How To Create Your Own Secret Garden

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I love these wrought iron gates and arbors looking into a secret garden. The courtyard is beautiful. I would love to have something like this in my backyard. #fromhousetohome #secretgarden #gardening #gardenideas #outdoorlivingspace #patiosanddecks #gardens #springinspiration Learn how to create your own secret garden with these secret garden design ideas that will turn your backyard into a relaxing retreat you won’t want to leave. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about being in Charleston, SC and all of the beautiful window boxes I saw, which I’m definitely planning to incorporate into my landscape design. Secret Garden Design Ideas The other thing I love about Charleston is the gardens. Many of the houses have fairly small yards but they still have the most beautiful gardens. Even from the street, they look so inviting you just want to go in and sit down. I think it’s because they all feel like romantic secret garden rooms, gas-lit lanterns and all! So when I created my backyard plan, I decided to use some of the Charleston secret garden design ideas to do my own version in my standard suburban yard. Of course, I didn’t have the beautiful architecture or the old cobblestone walkways. But I still managed to get some of that secret garden room feeling. Keep reading to find out how to create your own secret garden room even if you have a suburban yard. 1. Define An Entryway The first element of a secret garden that all Charleston gardens seem to have is defined entry ways, usually with an arbor and a gate leading into them. The arbor creates an entryway that looks and feels special. The gate makes you notice that you’re entering (you actually have to stop to open it). While not nearly as grand as the Charleston version, installing a standard garden arbor over your entry way still has the same appeal. You Might Also Like: Creative Garden Gates 2. Create A Sense Of Privacy ©Heather Wissman – stock.adobe.com The second of my secret garden design ideas is to create a sense of privacy. In Charleston, you can often see into the garden but rarely get to see the whole thing. Often the gates or peephole windows have wrought iron details that obscure the view even more. While wrought iron screens may be out of most people’s budgets (including mine!), you can accomplish a similar feel with any kind of divider that helps to obstruct the view. A lattice fence that partially encloses an area works well (like my mother has on one side of her deck). Plants can also create a great privacy screen. ©#moreideas – stock.adobe.com For a less permanent option, hang some curtains to create a secret garden room. 3. Install Curved Paths ©Noel – stock.adobe.com Another way Charleston gardens create the feeling of mystery that makes a secret garden successful is to install curved garden paths. You can’t see exactly where it ends up…but it sure makes you want to find out! Click here to find some DIY garden path ideas. Pin It So You Don’t Forget It! 4. Make Sure There’s Enough Shade Seating in the shade The next one of my backyard secret garden ideas prevents the one thing that can ruin that special romantic feeling really quickly…having the hot sun beating down on your garden room all afternoon. If you are lucky enough to have trees providing shade for your seating area, you are ahead of the game. But if not, try to provide some man-made shade to keep your space cool and comfortable. You can find some DIY backyard shade ideas here. 5. Provide a Destination ©#moreideas – stock.adobe.com Although you don’t get to see the final destination of many of the Charleston garden paths, I can only imagine that it is somewhere worth going to. Which is why the next one of my secret garden design ideas is to provide a place to go to. Whether that’s a beautiful table for lunch or a place to put your feet up, providing a pretty and relaxing seating area is a must for creating a garden room in your backyard. You Might Also Like: Ideas For Creating A Relaxing Deck 6. Light It Up Charleston arbor Adding landscape lighting will make sure you get the most out of your backyard retreat. And make it even more romantic at night. Even in the evening, Charleston gardens have charm and it’s all about the lighting. I didn’t go so far as to invest in a gas lamp (although I would love to!), but landscape lighting can help any yard feel special at night. 7. Add Some Romance ©balashark – stock.adobe.com Finally, the last of my secret garden design ideas…a secret garden wouldn’t be a secret garden without some romantic touches (if you ask me). In Charleston, it’s kind of built into the whole city…the architecture, the lanterns, the wrought iron, the cobblestones…you get the idea. ©#moreideas – stock.adobe.com In our own yards, we probably have to put a little more work into creating a romantic environment. Whether it’s hanging outdoor chandeliers, using your crystal glasses outside or just lighting a few candles, the added touches are what will really make your secret garden feel special. Hopefully, you’ve found some inspiration to create your own secret garden using these design ideas inspired by the secret garden masters in Charleston. Pin It So You Don’t Forget It! Have comments or questions about our secret garden design ideas? Tell us in the section below. Sharing is caring! 14.4k 0 0


“Black Heart vine. Need I say more?”

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kat von d black garden – “Black Heart vine. Need I say more?” Goth gardening at its finest.