Design by Numbers: Attractive Ways to Plant Pleached Trees
Planting pleached trees is an art that can transform your garden's aesthetics. Discover attractive ways to arrange these elegant trees and create a captivating outdoor space.
Embrace the Rule of Odds
When designing with pleached trees, remember the rule of odds: planting in rows of 3, 5, 7 or 9 creates a visually appealing look. Odd numbers tend to hide any irregularities in your garden and produce a more interesting, and visually pleasing composition.
Central Placement
For optimal visual balance, try to place each pleached tree centrally within its fence panel. This approach ensures a symmetrical and harmonious arrangement, enhancing the overall appeal of your garden.
Illuminate with Garden Lighting
For a modern and striking effect, incorporate garden lighting to illuminate your pleached trees. Up-lighting the trees enhances their elegance, creating a captivating nighttime display. This addition adds depth and drama to your outdoor space, making it more inviting after dark.
Contrast with Modern Horizontal Fencing
Create a striking contrast by planting pleached trees against modern horizontal fencing. This juxtaposition of formal trees against contemporary fencing adds a touch of luxury and sophistication to your garden.
Raised Beds
To elevate the drama in your garden, consider planting pleached trees in large raised beds. Modern raised beds provide a sense of elevation and grandeur, making your pleached trees even more captivating.
Underplanting for Pleached Trees
For a beautiful and full effect, consider underplanting with smaller, low-growing plants in the bed or border beneath your pleached trees. This practice not only helps prevent bare areas under larger plants and trees but also adds visual interest and enhances the overall structure of your garden. We typically recommend two smaller plants per meter, strategically placed on either side of a 120cm width pleached tree.
By following these design principles, you can make the most of pleached trees and create an outdoor space that exudes charm and elegance.
