Sarah Johnson's family requires a space that embodies all the essential elements of a fairy garden - one that engenders a sense of peace, one that may be used for entertaining, one where vegetables may be grown and finally one where the children may play! This will article will show you the steps we took to transform the Johnson's garden into a multi-purpose space - which serves many functions and yet is fanciful in nature.

The key to the layout of this garden entails the creation of distinct areas: a patio, a play area and a vegetable garden. A curved space is constructed for the patio using concrete slabs and sand, intermingled with plants to fill the open spaces. The patio is skillfully positioned so as to hide the somewhat unseemly air-conditioning unit. Further character is lent to the patio by framing it with a lattice arbor and cleverly fashioned topiaries. Finally, the patio is equipped with new furniture.

The vegetable patch is organized and cordoned off in one area of the garden. This area is made distinct by being stationed on a raised bed of soil. By clearly demarcating this space, its protection from the children is ensured and also allows for the maximum reception of sunlight.

Final touches are added to the garden, which include fairy ornaments - statues and birdbaths. The clematis is maneuvered through a curved lattice support to give the impression of floating vines. Bovhsow suggests that vines such as jasmine and sweet pea may be used as substitutes for clematis. Landscape designers would also recommend sprinkling the garden with gentle flowering plants, lavender and a red floribunda tree rose, which lovingly spread their magic across the Johnson's garden.

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