Undoubtedly, one of the most practical decorative elements in the garden are borders, which allow you to separate different areas and even define a path. The most normal thing is that they are made based on plants and bushes to complement the trees and flowers that are already in the yard.
In other words, the bordure It consists of the creation of a low-height corridor or strip, which is made from natural elements, although artificial elements, such as stone or terracotta, can also be used. In addition to separating the areas of the garden and preventing earth, stones and roots from mixing, these delimiters they can also provide support to the ground above a certain height.
Embroidery with plants and flowers
If you want to create a border with plants and flowers, you will have to decide if you want it to be made up of specimens of the same type or you want to mix different varieties. In the first case, the border will be easier to maintain and shape. On the contrary, with the mixed border, more attractive and beautiful results can be achieved, although it costs more to maintain and mold.
On the other hand, it is important to avoid plants that reach a lot of height or that take up a lot of space, as they can invade the path or other plants, giving a feeling of being overwhelmed.
Embroidery with artificial elements
You can also make a bordure for him yard with elements such as stone or terracotta. All you have to do is place them in the areas you want to define and place the plants inside. Clay and metal mesh can also be useful for edging.
We want to make a special mention to the terracotta, whose warm color and resistance make it a very practical and durable element. For edging with terracotta you can use small slabs or build flower boxes, using slabs of different sizes to create a flat boundary of a garden area.
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