Gardening can be one of the most relaxing and invigorating hobbies. If you’re a beginner it may be frustrating but once you get the hang of it and build that green thumb, you will love the satisfying results. It won’t take you long to become experienced landscapers.
There are so many great ways and designs that can be used in your garden; no garden has to look the same. In fact, most gardens are so unique when there has been proper love, time and attention given to them. From the different types of grass, trees and flowers to the unique layouts and features that can be implemented, the world of gardening is open to you!
Even if you have small garden, there is so much potential there. It really could be incredible if you put in the work. If you divide your garden into segments, it can give the feel of being larger. You could the space to your advantage by making mini areas surrounded by specific plants and greenery, if will offer interest without being overwhelming.
Cottage gardens are a great trend right now. These kinds of gardens go for the romantic setting. Pastel shades and lots of fragrance to give ambiance to the garden are appropriate. Having a surrounding fence gives the most ‘cottage like’ feel to the garden, but make sure you get the fence that is conducive to your ideas, such as a lattice fence that can have flower vines or climbing roses attached. Curving pathways are another great way to set this cottage look. They can feel so homey and fairy tale like.
If you are lucky enough to be able to build a water garden design, these are just phenomenal. The beauty of water gardening has such great potential it would be impossible to cover in one paragraph. A water garden design doesn’t need to be big and elaborate to catch the unique beauty, you could start small; a hollowed out decorative stone to catch rainwater is considered a water garden design just as much as a pond with a fountain and water lilies and fish.
Maybe you don’t have a garden at all such as in apartments or condos where the landscape is beyond your home boundaries. Never fear, you can still build your garden inside. Pot of herbs growing on your windowsill can completely change the look of the room, making it homey, intimate and refreshing. Not only that, but indoor plants can increase the flow of oxygen around the house making it so much easier for you and your loved ones to breathe.
Your landscape design really does depend on your personality and likes and dislikes. Finding the best kind of garden for you can be absolute joy. Make sure that your garden represents you in such a way that your guests and visitors will get to know you without having to say a word. This is how you will know you have achieved your dream garden.