How wonderful it would be if all gardens were perfectly square or evenly shaped… it would make landscape design significantly easier to accomplish! But, such is life, and most of the time gardens are actually quite irregular and some can be incredibly tricky to work with.
Corner plots, which are triangular in shape, most certainly fall into this latter category and even the most seasoned of designers can find themselves in a quandary when it comes to deciding how best to go about pulling the space together cohesively.
First of all, think about whether you want to embrace the triangular shape or put plans in place to conceal it, as this will inform all the other decisions you need to make.
If concealing the shape is a top priority, you can achieve this by using trees and shrubs to draw the eye away from the edges of the space and help make it feel more balanced.
You can also hide the shape by using round and natural forms in the garden to make it feel softer. Instead of following the lines of the garden and planting straight borders, try to blur the boundaries of the garden by allowing your plants to roam a bit more wildly, without trying to keep them under full control.
Another option here is to opt for a circular or octagonal lawn, as this will automatically create intriguing borders, further distracting the eye away from the triangular nature of the space.
Alternatively, you could disguise the shape by splitting your garden up into different zones or sections, a workable option for gardens above a certain size. This would be a particularly successful strategy if you’re able to take people on a journey through the space, with each different zone revealed as you walk along.
If you’d like any further hints or tips for landscape design and gardening, get in touch with the LW Landscapes team today.