Designing an effective garden space that meets your aesthetic as well as your practical requirements, can take a lot of effort. Garden paths, especially curved garden paths, can play an essential role in this, allowing you to access all parts of your garden safely, while also creating a visual feature. But what are the benefits of curved garden paths? And how can these be designed with style and practicality in mind?
So what are the benefits of curved garden paths?
There are a number of benefits and advantages to creating curved paths in the garden. These include:
- Enhancing the visual appeal of the garden- One of the most significant benefits of curved garden paths is that these can really add to the visual charm and appeal of your garden. When compared to straight paths, which can appear rigid and predictable, curved paths add visual interest to the garden space. These can create a sense of movement and flow, making the space feel more natural and inviting.
- Encouraging exploration- Curved paths naturally draw the eye and it is human nature to want to follow the path, to see where this leads. When a path is straight, the final destination will be revealed with just a quick glance, and this makes the journey feel less interesting in comparison. As visitors meander along a curved path, they are more likely to take their time, and appreciate the landscaping and flowers. This can be very beneficial for commercial grounds and those for hotels and leisure facilities.
- Increasing the sense of space- For smaller gardens, curved paths can be used cleverly to create an illusion of greater space. By guiding movement in a meandering fashion rather than a direct line, they extend the perceived distance, making the garden feel larger than it actually is. This technique works particularly well in urban gardens, where space is often limited.
- Creating zones and spaces- Curved paths also have the advantage of helping to break up a garden area into distinct zones. For example, hidden nooks, seating areas, and focal points can be designed within the curves of a garden path, to be revealed as visitors follow this.
- Increasing planting opportunities- Curved garden paths provide greater opportunities for interesting and layered planting designs. This is because the curves allow for varied border depths, at different points of the garden. This means that you have more creative freedom for your planting, and unlike with a straight garden path, you will not be limited to creating just uniform, symmetrical beds. Instead, you can create sweeping curves of flowers, shrubs, and ornamental grasses, for a more natural and interesting experience.
Choose FlexiBorder to edge your curved garden paths
Using the right edging for any garden path is essential, as this can reduce the need for maintenance and weeding, while also directing rainwater run off and preventing soil migration. For curved paths, it’s important that your edging is also curved, for the best possible visual and practical result. FlexiBorder is the perfect option for this. Made from recycled rubber, FlexiBorder has the durability to withstand prolonged UV exposure, and all weather conditions, while also bending to a 70 degree angle. As such, this can edge any curved garden path with ease. Why not take a look at the range of colours and styles available today, here at FlexiBorder?
