It is not common practice everywhere to fence in your own garden and clearly distinguish yourself from your neighbors. If you have small children or a dog, then this definitely makes sense. Then the garden entrance should also be designed accordingly.
How do you create an inviting garden entrance?
To make a garden entrance attractive, you can use a decorative or subtle garden gate as well as a harmoniously coordinated garden path made of paving, wood, gravel or bark mulch. The width and fastening of the path should be practical and comfortable.
The Garden Gate
Not every garden needs a garden gate. However, it can do more than just close off the garden, as it also has a decorative function. However, it is important to prevent small children or dogs from running unhindered onto the street. However, cats cannot be stopped by a gate.
A garden gate that is made of the same material and made in the same pattern as the fence next to it appears inconspicuous. A decorative gate, on the other hand, can look very inviting. But it doesn't always have to be a gate, a pergola or a rose arch can also be very inviting.
The Garden Path
The garden path usually begins behind the garden gate. This can be paved, made of wood, but also created with gravel or bark mulch. Use the material of your choice, but make sure that the garden entrance and path form a unit and are harmoniously coordinated with each other.
If this path leads to the entrance to the house, plan it so wide that it is enough for two people, possibly also loaded with shopping bags (€16.00 on Amazon). Roughly speaking, it should be around 1.20 m to 1.80 m wide. Good fastening is also recommended, as it should be safe and easy to walk on in any weather.
The most important things in brief:
- Garden gate required?
- Gate decorative or rather inconspicuous?
- pay attention to a harmonious overall picture
- Secure the garden path to the house entrance securely
- choose a sensible width
Tip
Make sure that the garden entrance forms a harmonious unit with the garden path behind it and that both look inviting together.
