Garden Design
Garden
design is one of those things that beginner gardeners believe they
simply can't do. Here's my take on this thought...
The
only person who has to like
your garden is you. And if you like it, then it really
doesn't matter what some fancy designer thinks.
Having
said that.... a little knowledge about plants and design principles
will help you figure out the 'how" of what it is you want your garden
to look like. So here are a few tips and techniques and
design thoughts to get you thinking and give you some ideas about how
to make your own garden design stand out.
Containers at Cantigny Gardens
A fantastic use of color in these gardens and here's a video to show you
An amazing Japanese garden and video of their water features to give you a better look
A garden photography contest of gardens in winter - (contest now closed) but pics are here for you to see
Once done by poor peasants and then glorified by designers, you can do this style of gardening yourself
I'm a big fan of this style and here are the introductory things you really need to know
Here are some things you can do and a plant list for creating a butterfly garden
A few simple things in every backyard makes it easier for nature to thrive.
Fragrant gardens are simply heavenly places to be - and here are a few thoughts and plants to enjoy
Fragrant perennial list for you to use and plant in your own garden of delight
A three-season garden blooms in three seasons of the year and here's how to achieve it in your garden
Growing vegetables can be attractive as well as functional; here are a few thoughts on how to do this
Design a potager garden - one that includes flowers as well as veggies
Raised garden beds are being used more and more and here are a few design thoughts on putting them together
It's fashionable again and it's easy gardening but you do have to do a few things right to make it work
Garden bench video and thoughts on why you need one in your garden.
Raised bed garden design with the movable garden design that fits into the trunk of your car