Little corners of the garden 5

 little spaces in the garden ...

I really believe we should use every little bit of space effectively - whether with a focal point - waterfeature/ large pot or feature plant - or with a lovely benh or bistro set -   this normally encourages one to venture outdoors and enjoy the fresh air  ....

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Little corners of the garden 4

a simple little corner - simple garden furniture, pavers, a pergola, screening 

worn adirondack chairs, just waiting to be used

a kitchen courtyard - herbs in pots, a rustic table to enjoy breakfasts or lunches at

vintage garden furniture set on gravel against lavender - perfect spot for tea

cast iron garden furniture in a secluded spot of a wild garden

This is the fourth post on my series of Little Corners of the garden - really simple ideas on what can be done to make your garden a "living" space.  

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All images taken in and around Johannesburg at open gardens or at friend's gardens.
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Little corners of the garden 3.

vintage chairs under the trees

a spot to enjoy tea ..

a metal bench in the herb garden

a rustic sleeper wood bench ....

a bistro style chair ....

so as you can see,  anything can be used and really any spot in the garden will do, to create a little haven to rest and enjoy.   To see other posts in the series "Little corners of the Carden" click here.

All pictures taken at Johannesburg open gardens and/ or friends homes.

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Little corners of the garden 2.

a pair of adirondack chairs, just waiting to be sat on ...

The second in a series of interesting little spaces in the garden.   The idea being to bring you some inspiration to get you thinking about your space...  after all there is nothing more inviting than having a shady little corner where you can read your book, sip your tea, watch the sunset, sip champagne, chat to friends, enjoy an alfresco dinner or brunch or lunch for that matter, or whatever else takes your fancy .....

a concrete bench under the shade of large tree...

a little spot surrounded by roses....

benches, inviting you to relax and take in the scent of lavender ...

a simple wrought iron bench  near the pool ...

a classical wooden bench, offset beautifully against the stone wall

and surrounding roses (it's hiding a pool pump!) ....

So there you go ... hopefully this has inspired you to go out a relook at your garden or your current garden seating .....

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All pictures taken at Open Gardens and/ or friends gardens

Picture Credits: Gena D Images

Little corners of the garden 1.

a traditional bench set in gravel, against a tree and surrounded by formal hedging

- very calm and tranquil

In this new monthly series, I hope to capture enough pictures of quiet garden corners, fun, interesting or different garden seating options, things to excite you into taking action in your own space.

pairs of Adirondack chairs in a shady spot of the garden,

beckon you to come and take a load off your feet for a while...

Whether you have a large or small garden, if the space is not well utilised, it's a waste. If there is nothing inviting out in the deeper recesses of our gardens, then most of us do not use the garden areas effectively, or at all. One way to change this is to position a bench or garden chairs or even a rustic bistro table in a secluded pretty area of the garden, somewhere that beckons you to drink your chilled glass of wine, or enjoy your tea and scones... a secret place that beckons your attention on a regular basis... and you definitely feel that you want to go out there and sit for a while ....

a lovely verdant corner on a terrace - a perfect spot to enjoy a chilled glass of wine at this bistro table ...

Obviously, the larger your garden the more options you have, to create little spots - for example a bench in a rose garden, a bistro table and chairs under a shady tree and comfortable wicker furniture under a covered patio - three options, all different, are the ideal, if you have the space.

A traditional wooden bench in a rose garden

wooden table and chairs in the middle of the herb and vegetable garden

- a great use of space and a perfect place to start or end the day, I guess ...

Look around your garden, no matter how big or small, see what you have, reassess the space, shade, light - and how you can create little secret places to while the time away.

Gena

Pictures taken on various Johannesburg Open gardens and at "willing" friends homes. 
Gena D Photography & Images.