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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Thomas Rutter

6 things that make a yard look cheap, say garden designers – and how to avoid making these mistakes for a stylish plot in 2025

Cottage garden with undulating borders and metal edging, with borders with of planting in summer.

Transforming your outside space is all about editing. While you might want to include lots of different ornaments, plants or furniture in your yard, there is such a thing as too much, which can cheapen the overall aesthetic.

Even a small amount of selectivity can have a big impact and help to make your yard feel considered, well-maintained and inviting. By avoiding a few common mistakes that make a yard look cheap, such as neon-colored plastic pots or one too many garden sculptures, your space will feel more cohesive and become a plot to be proud of.

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