A secret garden is a magical idea for any outdoor space, it’s a hidden oasis where tranquility meets vibrant life, a new, breathtaking scene. It’s like a hidden paradise where you can relax and enjoy nature. How to create such a space yourself? Here are some ideas.
Make An Entrance
The entrance to your secret garden is very important. You don’t need a fancy gate. A simple gravel or stone path can make it look like something from a fairy tale. You can also put up a garden arbor, which is a kind of archway, and cover it with flowers. This makes the entrance look magical.
A beautiful and lush outdoor space with a green lawn, blooming shrubs and trees and a dark-stained bench feels like out of this world.
A beautiful and welcoming outdoor space with a green lawn, greenery and pink and white blooms plus some simple garden furniture.
A beautiful blooming garden with lots of flowers and greenery plus a pond is a fantastic example of a secret garden.
A beautiful blooming space with lots of greenery and some pastel flowers plus refined white garden furniture is amazing.
A beautiful garden filled with greenery and bright blooms,a green lawn, a side table and a grey chair is amazing.
A beautiful garden with greenery and pink blooms and a gravel path is a stunning space that welcomes in.
Get Some Privacy
To make sure your secret garden stays secret, use plants to cover open spaces. Plants like Arborvitae, Skip Laurel, Bamboo, Holly, and Privet are great for this. You can also build a fence to keep people and animals out. Lattice fences are not expensive and you can find them at your local hardware store.
A blooming space with greenery, pastel blooms, an arch, some trees and shrubs is amazing.
A blooming space with some bushes, a green lawn, a simple garden chair and a footrest is a lovely nook to enjoy the views.
A charming nook with greenery and blooming bushes, some bright flowers, wooden garden furniture and a stone path feels like a fairy-tale.
A colorful secret garden done with bold and bright blooms and greenery, with an arch over the bench is a lovely space to spend time in.
A cool small nook with a metal folding stool and lot of greenery and bright blooms on trellises around is a lovely space.
A dreamy secret garden nook with blooming trees and just flowers, a vintage lounger and a statue is wow.
A dreamy space with greenery, white and pink blooms and a wooden arch covered with blooming vines, some simple garden furniture.
A fab blooming space with greenery and shrubs, a green lawn and some purple blooms, a wooden bench to enjoy this beauty here.
Create A Natural Look
Your secret garden should look natural. Use grasses, flowering plants, and native plants to make it look like a part of nature. This will make your garden feel wild and beautiful.
A fab secret garden with lots of greenery and dark foliage around, a dark-stained bench and some bird houses is adorable.
A fab space with a green lawn, grene shrubs and trees, blooming branches, a vintage forged bench is adorable.
A fairy-tale nook with greenery, white and lilac blooms, a white chair, a basket with blooms and a lantern is stunning.
A garden with bushes and blooms, a wooden bench, some crates and blooms, floral pillows is a dreamy space.
A gorgeous fairy-tale garden with bright blooms and greenery, a folding chair with a pillow and a stone path is wow.
A gorgeous fairy-tale space with greenery, lots of bright blooms and a vintage gate just as a decoration.
A stunning floral arch adorned with pink blooms and lush greenery, accompanied by a charming swinging bench. This setup creates a beautiful, vintage-inspired look, perfect for a romantic and picturesque outdoor space.
Create A Sitting Space
It’s a good idea to have a place to sit in your secret garden. You can put a table and chairs for lunch, a cozy spot for a tea party, or a simple bench to relax. You could even make a sleeping area with a daybed covered with flowers.
A gorgeous shady space with greenery, coral, purple, white and lilac blooms, a pond and some decor is amazing.
A jaw-dropping arch covered with pink roses as an entrance to a little space with a fountain is a stunning idea for a secret garden.
A jaw-dropping floral arch that creates intimacy and a cozy feel and a bench under it for a secret garden feel.
A little blooming nook with bright blooms and greenery is a fantastic entrance space, it looks a bit wild and magical.
A little nook with a bench under the trees, a stone path and a metal arch covered with roses is a very dreamy corner.
A little pastel secret garden with lots of greenery and pink, lilac and purple blooms plus an urn with flowers feels very beautiful.
A lush and beautiful secret garden with greenery, blooming trees, bushes and flowers in pots, a gravel path and a wooden bench.
Add Water Features
Incorporate small ponds, fountains, or streams. Water features add a calming effect and can attract wildlife like birds and frogs.
Decorate
Decorate your secret garden in a style you like. Vintage or shabby chic styles are popular. Use old-fashioned furniture, pretty sculptures, baskets of flowers, and colorful pillows and blankets to make your garden look nice.
Use fairy lights, lanterns, or candles to create a magical ambiance, especially for evening relaxation.
A lush blooming meadow, a tree with green branches and a single chair under the tree to enjoy the views.
A magical space with pink and fuchsia blooming bushes, a green lawn, a blue bench is an amazing secret garden space.
A romantic vintage space with blooming bushes, a green lawn, refined vintage garden furniture and some petals on the ground.
A sophisticated garden with blooming roses, a blue forged bench, a lantern looks like it's straight out of a fairy-tale.
A stunning cottage garden nook with a green lawn, blooming bushes, white furniture and a white sofa with some green textiles.
A stylish outdoor space with greenery, two metal arches with blooming vines, refined garden furniture is a lovely space to enjoy the beauty of the space.
A super colorful garden nook with a white bench, purple and white blooms around is a vintage-inspired blooming space.
A tiny shady nook with blooming bushes and just flowers, greenery, refined metal garden furniture is a cute space to hide.
Invite Wildlife
Attract animals like bees, butterflies, and birds to your garden. Plant flowers that have nectar and provide food, water, and shelter for them. Flowers like coral vine, red salvia, rose of Sharon, trumpet honeysuckle, bee balm, and fuchsias are great for attracting hummingbirds.
A vintage deck with folding garden furniture, lots of potted and planted flowers, a vintage chandelier.
A vintage secret garden with blooming bushes, a gravel terrace, white garden furniture, some urns and pots for gardening.
A welcoming little garden with greenery, pink and white blooms, a vintage white bench and some blooms in pots is amazing.
A welcoming sleeping space composed of a bed with lots of pillows covered with blooming vines looks absolutely magical.
A white arched trellis covered with blooming roses is absolutely adorable, chic and beautiful and feels fairy-tale like.
An arch covered with jaw-dropping bold blooming vines is a fantastic decoration to create a secret garden feel in the space.
Hanging planters in cages and with extra bold blooms are always a good idea to style your secret garden look.
Upcycling and DIY
Use old furniture, recycled materials, or DIY projects to create unique garden features, like planters or garden art. Create sculptures or decorations from scrap metal, old tools, or discarded household items. Make birdhouses and feeders from wood scraps with your kids.
By incorporating upcycling and DIY projects, you can make your secret garden personal. With all these other tips, your little spot will be beautiful and peaceful. Enjoy your special place!