Creating visual effects in the garden is a new trend in the field of landscape design. They allow you to hide the imperfections of the site, make it more expressive, create an atmosphere of a fairy tale filled with greenery and flowers. You can use the simplest techniques to create optical illusions. This is a good way to get creative and transform the site.
In the design of the site, you should use the play of light and shadows, and implement mirror effects. This will make the garden look brighter and more attractive. Visual illusions work especially well in small areas.
Using mirrors
With the help of mirrors, you can create a "door to infinity". Such surfaces visually expand any space, including the garden area. Any convenient surface is suitable for mounting a mirror - a fence, a building wall, etc. To make it look more natural, you need to give preference to wooden frames.
Read the article about using mirrors in landscape design.
Favorite landscapes
Beautiful landscapes can be painted on the walls. You can paint any landscape: French lavender fields, vineyards, palm trees by the ocean, Tuscan cypress paths, tangerine groves, etc. The main thing is that the image is in harmony with the general style of the garden. The task of the painting is not only to decorate the site, but also to create a mesmerizing mirage. To make the image look more believable, place natural decorations next to it, for example, flowers in clay pots.
Graceful paths
To make the design look fabulous, you can decorate the tracks in a special way. These should not be simple paths around the house, but winding ones that go deep into the garden. It is important to make curves so that the end of the path is not visible. This will make the person want to follow through to the very end. This option is especially suitable for large areas.
On a compact site, it will be quite difficult to implement such a trick. But, if there is at least 3-4 acres, you can already make a mesmerizing snake path.
Accents with colors
To make the garden more diverse and attractive, you should decorate it with zones of different colors. To create them, it is optimal to use flowers. Additionally, you can paint paths, trees, pots, stone structures, sculptures, etc. The garden is dominated by green, therefore, for accentuation, you should use tones that will contrast well with it.
Water mirror
It is not always possible to use conventional mirrors. Many people prefer to avoid using them altogether. You can get a mirror surface in another way - using plain water. On the site, you can create a compact reservoir. It is best to make a black square frame for it, this will enhance the mirror effect and attract attention. This "mirror" will look especially good when surrounded by a low hedge.
Metal plates
Metal can be used to create beautiful bindings as an alternative to natural twigs and rattan in your backyard area. The metal reflects the rays of the sun and plants, making the garden look more original and attractive. Metal parts can be used to decorate flower pots and other items on the site. Reflections will create an attractive play of light and shadow.
Mirror ball
Many people still have mirror balls from the last century, which used to be quite popular. Now they usually gather dust in the attic. The garden is a great place to place such a ball. It will elegantly flaunt next to flower beds or on a tree. The reflection of the sun's rays from the surface of the ball will create a beautiful visual effect.
Fence mirror
There is nothing attractive about a classic board fence. Therefore, you can install a real mirror instead. This is a rather expensive idea, but it allows you to create a unique look. Guests and neighbors will surely be amazed.
Mirror trails
Garden paths can also be mirrored. Usually, only one path is made like this in the garden, because after installing the mirrors, it will not be able to carry the functional load. This is a purely decorative element that does not perform a practical function. But, the effect will be extremely interesting, especially in bright sunny weather and rain.
Greenery everywhere
Greenery can be found everywhere, not just on earth. It is quite possible to move in a vertical direction. For example, flower pots and planters can be wall-mounted. Such items can be tied to trees. Thus, it becomes possible to create even complete compositions in any style.
