Spring 2008: right-side bed

I think this look very boring path is straight and right down the middle of the lawn no feature to take the eye no uniformity of the trellis also the fence could have done with a coat of colour

I'm sorry you don't like it. Painting the fence wasn't an option. It was too big a job with 2 small children around and we already had things blocking it in different places because it goes right around the whole garden. As for the path, well it's a big improvement on what was there before and it's purely funtional to get from A to B without wearing out the grass. We can't move the steps and so the quickest way from the house to the shed/greenhouse is a straight line. Not an exciting design I know, but it serves it's purpose. Hopefully in a few years the trellis will be completely hidden by the climbers so that will help, and most of the fence should be hidden too.

Actually I prefer the look of greenery on wood as opposed to painting the fence. It also sets you up for a job to be repeated yearly as nothing looks worse than flaking paint. If you did decide to change it probably a stain would be a lot less agro. Gardening is a form of self expression; you don't have to justify your choices, just enjoy them!! Some people prefer curves, some like linear design; some gardeners go for a carefully selected ordered garden, others prefer a rambling, natural look. As long as you love your yard, bravo!!

Thanks!