The garden is one place you can have fun with colour. However, rather than introducing lots of different ones into a small garden bed, try sticking to one shade and perhaps use varying tones. You can also add instant colour with pots of whatever is in flower from the nursery. COLOURFUL CREATIONS You can give your garden a simple makeover before you sell by adding defining borders to your flower beds and adding a focal point. Timber borders are popular, but you can also outline your beds with small shrubs or grasses. Add a few larger plants as focal points, but keep them in proportion to the size of your garden. STYLE YOUR GARDEN Many houses today, particularly in the inner city, don’t enjoy large gardens. Often there is only a small courtyard, so it is essential to maximise this space. The first step may be to create a focal point like a water feature, statue or urn. This should be placed at the furthest point from the entrance, so your buyers’ vision is drawn to a distance, giving a sense of space. You can also create an illusion of space by paving the entire area with large pavers. It will make the ground look wider and less busy. Don’t use any dark colours in your courtyard structures as these reduce the perception of space. MAKE THE COURTYARD LOOK BIGGER ATLAS 16
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