A 'French style' garden; I don't think I can pull anything like this off honestly but I like the idea of a 'main path' that appears to be leading off to other fenced off areas on the side. I couldn't afford the brick and cement pavers, and all the ornamental plants and bushes.

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1. Tapir (tepid_tapir@poa.st)'s status on Thursday, 25-Jan-2024 03:13:06 JST Tapir
   **WARNING** LONG BLOGPOST!!
   I have this BIG ol boomer front yard - probably about an acre that, save for some trees on one corner and a bird feeder I put up, it is all flat lawn.
   
   I'm thinking of putting a vegetable garden out there, as it may be my only viable place (within reason) to build one. Flat, full sun, lots of space. However, being my front yard and where our wall of windows face, I want it to also be pretty to look at.
   
   My goals are to have a somewhat pretty, somewhat functional garden, on a somewhat reasonable budget. If y'all have any ideas, some picture inspiration, tips & tricks, your dream garden, whatever, I'd love to hear it!
   
   I posted some photos I am using as inspiration.
   
   Some hurdles I have so far:
   1) Stone is expensive here - I will probably replace all stone with wood or some cheaper alternative.
   2) I do have a budget, thus the garden is going to be on the smaller side. 4-6 medium (3ftx3ft?) beds to start.
   3) I personally believe it needs to have a fence due to the free roaming dogs. It doesn't need to be impenetrable, just a barrier.
   4) I would really love to incorporate some decorative flowers as well, maybe even a pergola like trellis I could add later on and an arbor to start?
   
   I can already feel my money leaving my wallet 💸