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Homes & Gardens
Sarah Wilson

A Curved Garden Creates a Soft, Natural Aesthetic – But Designers Say These 5 Mistakes Can Instantly Spoil the Look

Modern gravel garden with ornamental grass and flower beds, pebble-style table, wooden benches, tree and wooden fence.

The trend for naturalistic planting and less structured garden design means that curves are big news right now. Introducing a softer, more fluid aesthetic that works for both contemporary and traditional spaces, curves offer a more interesting way to link different parts of the garden.

Easier said than done though, as it can be tricky incorporating curves into your garden design. When it comes to classic backyard design mistakes, badly done curves tend to feature fairly regularly. By this we mean the ones that don't appear to have any reason for being there. If you're interested in introducing some curvy features make sure they feel integral to the rest of the design.

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