Homeowners who have large outdoor areas tend to commit one grave mistake when arranging their space: neglecting the aesthetic appeal of a well-sectioned garden. They think that a long, continuous design is the key to maximizing the expansive space. Quite the contrary. When you break up the land into different zones and conceal some sights at different vantage points, you get to create an illusion of a much bigger space as it prompts intrigue of what’s on the other side. It thus makes exploring the area a journey. That said, create different sections in your garden. Here are some things that you can try:

Know what you want from your outdoor space

Different people have different ways of using their gardens. Some do it to grow their fruits and vegetables. Others treat it as a meditation space. Still, some make it as an extension of their interiors for entertaining guests. You have to pin down exactly what you want to get from the outdoor space so that you can be strategic about how you will assign zones in your garden. In other words, think about the yard’s function, considering your lifestyle. Now, most homeowners say that they want everything in their backyard, from luxurious fish ponds to hot tubs and whatnot, but as with other things in your home, focus on the essentials. Limit your lifestyle priorities to three so that it will be easy to manage the space later on.

Consider the view that you want to highlight

For sure, there are some lovely sights in your outdoor space. It can be a view of the sun setting down, a large, blossoming tree, or a relaxing body of water nearby. Take note of this view as this is where you should assign the zones that you want to make. These can be the focal points of your garden. In case you don’t have an excellent view of nature, create one yourself. For instance, place a small water fountain or a firepit at the far end of your garden and create a seating nook around it. Some homeowners also highlight different plant species, particularly those with large leaves or brightly colored flowers, using square garden planters to emphasize their aesthetic appeal further. The principle is to take note of interesting things in your outdoor space so that you can build zones around them.

Be creative with your dividers

Now that you’ve identified the different zones, it’s time to decide how to distinguish them from each other. While walls are obvious dividers, they might not offer that much of an aesthetic appeal. That is unless they feature an eye-catching shape, like a hole in the middle for viewing the other side. If that’s what you’re going for, it will be a visually appealing addition to your garden. Other creative forms of dividers are hedges, arbors, or gates. If you’ll be using hedges, take note that these might need trimming now and then. It’s a good idea to choose hardscaping materials for your dividers if you can’t keep up with maintenance. Use arbors, gates, or archways instead. Put climbing plants to soften the look of these fixtures.

An ample garden space won’t reach its full aesthetic potential if you don’t create strategic zones in it. Thus, break up your space and make it beautiful.