The strolling garden (Kaiyu-shiki-teien) is basically a Japanese-style garden walk in which visitors are taken around a deliberately designed pathway so as to see the various changing vistas and set views designed for that purpose. Continue Reading
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Late Summer Plants
Late Summer Plants – Late summer for most people’s gardens can be a little challenging. Many perennials are no longer at their best, annuals sown earlier in the season are looking tired and gaps start to appear in herbaceous borders. Continue Reading
Backyard Design – Tips & Ideas
‘Backyard’ seems just an ordinary word, but for some people it can be a place for relaxation, for some people it can be a medium of earning, for some it can be a place to relieve stress or an activity area. It’s all about different people, having different expectations and different meanings to a particular thing, but, there is a common picture which everyone draws in mind instantly on hearing this word. Continue Reading
Gardening And Color Theming
You may start out in gardening and color theming with an almost overwhelming desire to fill your plot with a blaze of mixed colors for as many months of the year as you possibly can. But as your tastes get more sophisticated, you begin to realize that restricting the rainbow to two, three or even a single color can produce more impact. Continue Reading
Planting On Specific Locations
Planting On Specific Locations – Most places in the garden are improved by a plant, or group of plants, grown in attractive container. Often, the restricting factor is how many plants you can manage to water without it becoming too much of a chore. Give priority to sites that are constantly in view, or near the house. If the side walls of the building can be drilled safely, secure attractive wall baskets, hayracks, and hanging baskets to them, ideally near doorways, or above paths where they can be enjoyed, as well as easily watered and looked after.
Landscaping Trends You Must Have
Landscaping Trends You Must Have – If you want the garden of your dreams, you might start with landscaping design trends for this year. Then, by utilizing four landscaping design trends, you can likely create an outdoor space you will love.
1. A water feature
Water features are popular in landscaping for two reasons. First, they look great, helping to transform any area into a natural space. Similarly, they sound great, helping drown out traffic and other unwanted noises. Thus, if you are looking for a tremendous outdoor space, you should consider adding a water feature.