Garden Wall

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Context Half-Hidden Garden111 · Private Terrace on the Street140 · Quiet Backs59 · Accessible Green60

Problem

A garden with no boundary at all feels open but unprotected — it bleeds straight into its surroundings with no sense of retreat or enclosure. A wall built too high and solid, on the other hand, seals it off completely and reads as forbidding.

Solution

Surround the garden with a low wall or hedge that gives it shelter and a sense of containment, while still leaving glimpses through and a felt connection to what lies beyond.

Usage Positive Outdoor Space106 · Private Terrace on the Street140 · Trellised Walk174 · Half-Open Wall193 · Hierarchy of Open Space114 · Zen View134