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Homes & Gardens
Francesca Clarke

The Layered Planting Approach That Designers Say Will Make Your Garden Look Expensive By Summer

Split level garden design featuring planting beds, raised patio area with garden furniture and pergola, all linked by brick paths.

A designed-looking backyard is, understandably, something many of us aspire to. It's all about using layered planting to make a garden look expensive. And getting that lush, well-thought-out look without a designer is actually more achievable than you might imagine.

if you've ever wondered why your backyard is firmly refusing to give expensive designer vibes, there is one key place to look for answers. And that is up. When your outdoor space is based on a two-dimensional design, in other words, when the majority of the planting is at, or near, ground level, it will literally make your space look flat. And flat means unadventurous, lacking in interest and, quick frankly, cheap.

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