How to Create a Secret Garden Right in Your Own Backyard

Gardens can be such nostalgic, whimsical places, but secret gardens feel all the most adventurous. Storybooks frequently feature vivid descriptions of green, fairy-inspired gardens, so why not mirror your favorite stories by creating a secret, lush hideaway in your own yard?

If you’re looking to chase a bit of that childhood magic, a few landscaping touches and the right blooms should do the trick.

To spark some inspiration, we’ve handpicked this collection of 26 secret garden ideas that are equal parts imaginative and beautiful.

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