Garden walls can be ideal for creating a boundary in your garden, reinforcing the structure of your space and just breaking up the vista to make it more appealing to the eye.
Whatever you want to use a garden wall for, you might want to consider choosing something a bit different from the norm. After all, your garden is a personal space that reflects your style and will be the place where you spend a lot of time, especially in the summer months when the weather is fine.
For anyone who wants a garden wall, but is averse to the traditional red brick option, then there are loads of ways you can go. These are 3 cool garden wall design options we love that are easy to install and will give your garden a creative look that you’ll feel proud to show off.
Use Gabion Baskets For A Rustic Look
For a unique spin on an ordinary wall that’s cute and easy to install, consider using Gabion baskets. These metal cages contain large stones that can create the look and feel of a real wall without all the work. Providers like Fine Mesh Metals offer a wide range of stones and Gabion baskets of all sizes, so you can find the perfect option to enhance your garden and give it a simple yet effective rustic ambience. Gabion baskets are easier to put up than brick walls and give your garden a natural look without much effort, and they don’t need much ongoing maintenance or cleaning either, making them perfect for laid-back homeowners.
Upgrade A Traditional Brick Wall
If you want to go for the classic look but don’t want it to be boring, then there are ways to spice up an ordinary brick wall. Consider using different types of brick that are different colours or choosing a unique pattern to lay them in. Brick veneer is another common way to improve your garden wall’s appearance. Brick veneer is a decorative, non-structural brick overlay that is generally utilized on a building’s façade or as a design feature within. While being lighter and less expensive than solid brick construction, it offers the classic elegance of brickwork.
Bricks come in a range of colours, not just the red you’re used to, as does the mortar. So, you can choose a different brick and mortar colour combination to what you’re used to if you want to spice up your new garden wall. You could also add a statue to the top of the brick wall to make your garden memorable and highlight your sense of style.
Create A Living Wall
A living wall, also known as a vertical garden, can be a fun way to break up your space and keep it looking green and luxurious. Simply use a trellis to act as a barrier, then add climbing plants to hide the structure and create a bespoke look that can’t be replicated elsewhere. A living wall can not only enhance the visual appeal of your garden, but it can also provide additional benefits like improved air quality and insulation, so it’s a win-win all around.
To get more privacy you could also use DIY privacy trellis, adapted from one of Craftcamp’s raised garden bed plans.
Before you build a new wall in your garden, it’s important to consider the practical aspects of garden design, such as size, local regulations, costs and ongoing maintenance requirements. These ideas should help you to find innovative ways to design your garden wall and turn it into something unique and inventive that suits your space.
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