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This Spring (2020), a new movie version of “The Secret Garden” will be in theaters across the country. Based on the classic 1911 children’s novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett<\/a>, its almost guaranteed to bring about a renewed interest in gardening and garden design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the story has very little to do with actual gardening, what it does<\/em> do is tug on our imagination. In fact, the Gilmour company<\/a>, the makers of sprinklers and hoses, lists “secluded places ” as a top design trend of 2020. Just the title alone whets the appetite for private hide-aways in our own backyards. While that may not seem to too “enchanting” on the surface, the possibilities are endless. With a little creativity, you can turn a small corner in the barest of yards into another realm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the words “secret garden”? If you’re reading this, chances are that you’re already wondering how to do something like this? And what it would take to pull it off? What do you do when your backyard is not something Hollywood sets are made of? You’ve definitely come to the right place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that it’s not all that difficult to create a “secret garden”. Perhaps you already have a spot in mind that would be perfect. Maybe all it needs is a comfortable place to sit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But don’t just think about yourself. Secret Gardens are meant to be shared with someone special. Wouldn’t this be a fun and interactive project you could do with your kids or the grandkids? It’s a great opportunity to introduce them to gardening and enjoy some personal one-on-one time. It won’t require that much effort to make a little nook for a private little tea party!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The keys to a great secret garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The “key” to creating a secret garden is “secret<\/em>“. But it has more to do with the idea of “hidden” rather than “secret”. And includes a moderate dose of mystique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, it doesn’t need to be very big. So, look for a place around the yard or side of the house. Someplace with a little alcove or recess that might offer a kind of hideaway. If available, a space with a wall or fence will provide some instant structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it also doesn’t need to be boxed in. A semi-private spot just around the corner of the house will do just fine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Secret gardens are not hard or complex, so remember to keep it simple, easy and doable. And fun, too, by the way! Let’s see what we can accomplish given what we already have on hand. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised once you get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main components to create a Secret Garden are these:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n