How to Work With a Large Space in a Large Garden

Another good idea for a large garden is to divide it up into a series of smaller gardens. Dividing in this way creates spaces that are more intimate because more like individual rooms than one vast space.This can be effective in country gardens, where the landscape is already expansive and open. Each room should be given its own individual character, some formal, some informal, with varied planting. Perhaps one could be a white garden while another could contain only fragrant flowers, for example, a seat would be invaluable in this one.Do we need to put large plants in the large gardens? It sounds obvious, but many people forget that a large garden needs large plants, especially if you keep it fairly open.If you have a large pond, then a huge clump of Gunnera Manicata will look impressive. Great fountains of leaves erupting from large clumps of grasses, such as pampas (Cortaderia) or miscanthus, can create focal points at the end of paths or at the bottom of lawns. They look even better if planted where the evening light shines through them.So, how do we work with a large space? Large gardens that are intensively cultivated can use up a lot of time and a great deal of money, so a large scale development should be embarked on only if you feel confident that you will have sufficient time.Fortunately, time can often offset costs, because you can propagate all your own material rather than buying it, but a large garden almost always needs a lot of plants to work really successfully.Finally, the wind is a factor that cannot be forgotten in large gardens, especially where tall plants are likely to be grown in clumps, with nothing behind or in front to protect them from being blown over.A windbreak could be created around the garden, and plants staked if necessary. Although shrubs are another topic altogether, it is worth saying here that they can be very useful in large gardens, as providers of valuable wind protection.