Street Appeal, Reconsidered

One simple and elegant way to reclaim privacy is to offset the gate from the front door. This not only disrupts that direct view but also invites a slower journey, giving visitors the chance to engage with the garden as they move through it. Pulling the gate back slightly from the front boundary can also soften the transition from public street to private space. 

A front garden should feel like an introduction, a series of thoughtful cues that unfold with a sense of anticipation and welcome. Think beyond plants alone. Texture, scent, and colour can work together to elevate the experience. A sculptural plant pot can anchor the space, like our Hibernate tall ribbed planter, where the linear detailing adds quiet rhythm and structure to a soft planting scheme. These large, lightweight pots are handmade from durable fibreglass, making them ideal as outdoor plant pots or statement garden pots. Pair with a fragrant shrub or a burst of seasonal foliage in a complementary tone. 

Balance is key: keep the palette harmonious and in tune with the architecture. Whether you're working with a compact entryway or a sprawling front garden, well-placed outdoor pots and thoughtfully chosen big garden pots can help frame the space and give it purpose

Lighting plays an essential supporting role, too. Uplighting trees, casting shadows across textured surfaces, or spotlighting key features like plant pots or sculptures brings practical illumination and a sense of evening drama. 

And don’t underestimate the small details. The right letterbox, door hardware or house numbers can elevate the whole look. 

When it comes to house numbers, visibility is everything. Consider the distance from the street and choose a size and font that’s easy to read. Contrast helps too—light numbers on a dark surface or vice versa. And make sure they aren’t obscured by plants or architectural features. A little lighting goes a long way here, ensuring your numbers shine day and night. 

Hibernate’s range of numbers and letters is designed to do just that—make a subtle yet striking statement. Designed in-house and handmade in Australia, they’re available in corten steel, stainless steel, powder-coated white, or black—perfect companions to your fibreglass pots and outdoor styling choices. 

Reconsidering your front garden isn’t about grand gestures—it’s about layering thoughtful elements that work together to create privacy, welcome, and a sense of design intention. From the gentle curve of a pathway to the sculptural presence of a tall fibreglass pot or the refined detail of house numbers, each choice adds to the overall impression. With Hibernate’s collection of big garden pots, outdoor plant pots, and architectural accessories, you can shape a front garden that feels calm, considered, and unmistakably yours. 

Images 1, 2 and 3 by Nicholas Watt