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    Garden Border Placement

    We have a new build garden (photo attached) which we've recently had landscaped and would like to add borders to. Its fairly small and overlooked so hoping to add some privacy! My partner would like to keep as much grass as possible so we're just trying to work out the best placements for the borders e.g. down each side, one at the back, L shaped at either side etc!

    Just looking for opinions - if you had our garden, where would you dig the borders (we wouldn't like them all the way around)

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    Hi @charlie14

    Thank you for your question about flower border placement in your new build garden! While I'd love to help with specific design suggestions, providing detailed layout advice would constitute free garden design consultation, which goes against our forum's terms and conditions.

    However, you're absolutely on the right track, thinking about border placement strategically! For comprehensive guidance on exactly this type of project, I'd encourage you to explore the detailed resources available here on Garden Ninja.

    The How to Design a Garden guide walks through the entire design process including border placement principles, sight lines, and creating privacy whilst maintaining lawn areas. There's also a fantastic New Build Garden Design Guide that addresses exactly the challenges you're facing with overlooking and space optimisation.

    These guides will give you the foundation, but for truly transformative results, you might consider the comprehensive Garden Design Courses which provide step-by-step video tutorials, downloadable templates, and professional design techniques that would normally cost thousands in consultation fees. You'll learn how to create scaled plans, choose plants for specific conditions, and solve complex design challenges like yours with confidence.

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    Both options provide far more value than piecemeal advice, giving you either the skills to tackle future garden projects yourself or a complete professional solution that transforms your space into something truly special.

    Best of luck with your garden transformation!

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