It is not common everywhere to fence in your own garden and thus clearly distinguish yourself from your neighbors. If you have small children or a dog, then this makes sense. Then the garden entrance should also be designed accordingly.
Many plants at the garden entrance are inviting
The Garden Gate
Not every garden needs a garden gate. However, it can do more than just close off the garden, because it also has a decorative function. However, it is important to prevent small children or dogs from running unhindered onto the street. However, cats cannot be stopped by a gate.
A garden gate made of the same material and made in the same pattern as the fence next to it looks inconspicuous. A decorative gate, on the other hand, can be very inviting. But it doesn't always have to be a gate, a pergola or a rose arch can also be very inviting.
The garden path
The garden path usually begins behind the garden gate. This can be paved, built of wood, but also laid out with gravel or bark mulch. Use the material of your choice, but make sure that the garden entrance and path form a unit and are harmoniously coordinated.
If this path leads to the entrance to the house, plan it wide enough for two people, possibly also carrying shopping bags. Roughly speaking, it should be about 1.20 m to 1.80 m wide. Good fastening is also recommended, because it should be safe and easy to walk on in any weather.
The essentials in brief:
- Garden gate required?
- Gate decorative or rather inconspicuous?
- pay attention to a harmonious overall picture
- Fasten the garden path to the house entrance well
- choose a reasonable width
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Make sure that the garden entrance forms a harmonious unit with the garden path behind it and that both look inviting together.