10 Ways to Keep Your Garden Looking Neat + Tidy

Neatly-trimmed shrubs paired with whitewashed bricks create an ultra-crisp border along this Georgian flowerbed, overflowing with white hydrangeas. Use this powerhouse duo to create a way to contain the abundant blooms in your backyard, without competing with their beauty in the process.

Set aside time with your garden shears on a regular basis to ensure evergreen shrubs appear orderly and uniform. This formal English garden has the right idea, boasting carefully cut boxwoods, pointed trees and handsome, swirling shrubs.

This crisp courtyard features a herringbone path and a matching, brick paver barrier that separates the garden mulch and grass. Use a physical border to create visual tidiness and distinction in your outdoor space.

The landscapers of this garden achieve an orderly appearance by using concrete steps that form clean, uniform lines that call visitors upward to enjoy the garden. The sleek stone steps contrast beautifully with the natural boulders and the lush flowerbeds.