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Exotic garden

Shue — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:09:32 +0000

One of the biggest constraints of creating a truly exotic garden is creating the right soil conditions. Even if you choose plants from regions that have weather conditions similar to yours, you may not be able to replicate the soil conditions which are just as important.
Here is an innovative idea. How about digging holes in your garden and then placing potted plants in it? You will need to ensure that is rim is well over ground level to ensure that the different types of soils do not get mixed up. But, even this rim can be hidden by using decorative rocks and pebbles.

Garden Furniture

Shue — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:05:22 +0000

A garden is an extension of your living space. It is important for your garden to be just as warm, comforting and welcoming as your house itself.
Garden furniture makes a huge impact on how comfortable, convenient and usable your garden space is. It is important for you to choose your garden furniture with care. If you are expecting to entertain a lot, you could choose a long table with backless benches for outdoor meals. Or you could have a number of chairs that can be easily moved from one place to another. Consider swings, hammocks and benches are alternative options for garden seating.

How to Use Garden Lighting Innovatively

Shue — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:02:01 +0000

The main purpose of garden lighting is to ensure that no visitor can encroach into your space without being seen. But, garden lighting can also be used in many innovative ways to add a bit of a dramatic touch to your garden.
You can light up a garden pond or fountain with beneath the surface of the water to create a beautiful, shimmering surface of light and water. You can use backlights for interestingly shaped trees to add a dramatic effect. Use lighting in a way that your garden statue creates an interesting play of shadows.

Vertical Planting For Your Garden

Shue — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:53:20 +0000

You can create a rather charming effect in your garden by growing plants vertically using trellises or arbors. Especially, if you do not have too many tall trees in your garden, plants growing on an arbor or trellis can add a tall focal point to your garden, giving it a certain height.
There are many beautiful, flowering and fragrant plants to choose from for vertical growing. You will have a beautiful wall of brightly colored flowers amidst a burst of green in your garden. You can then use the space around it to create seating arrangement or a play area.

Garden Statue

Shue — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:36:43 +0000

A garden statue is a great way to add a bit of personality to your garden and there are many innovative ways of using a garden statue to enhance the beauty of your garden.
You could choose to use a garden statue as a focal point of your garden around which you can create some seating arrangement. Else, you can have little statues hidden away in bushes, and at turns to surprise the visitor.
You can create an aura around your garden with a garden statue. Use a religious statue for a meditative garden and animal statues for a fun and playful outdoor space.

Garden Art

Shue — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:31:51 +0000

Creating garden art is a great opportunity to let your creativity loose. You can come up with your own ideas to enhance the beauty of your garden.
You can consider adding many items like plaques, flags and signs with messages of your choice. You can get a bird bath or a garden fountain and then add your own personal touch to these accessories. You can get highly artistic garden furniture or you can custom design your garden furniture yourself to better reflect your personality. You can also choose to get sculptures to add their grace and elegance to your garden.

Garden Pond

Shue — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:18:30 +0000

The presence of water can change the entire atmosphere of a location. Make use of this extraordinary quality of water to enhance the beauty of your garden.
You can create a garden point as the focal point of your garden. People can use the edges of the pond for seating. You can add to the seating by placing benches around the pond as well.
You can use colorful mosaic tiles to create a dramatic design that will be viewed through the water. You can add lighting to add to the shimmering quality of water. You could also grow water lilies in your garden pond.

Create a Focal Point In Your Garden

Shue — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:13:00 +0000

Have you considered adding a water fountain to your garden? You can choose the point where different garden paths converge and create a focal point in your garden, where people can gather, sit and relax, read or play.
The sound of running water is not only soothing and relaxing; it is also very helpful in masking background sounds like traffic and noises from the neighborhood.
Additionally flowing water brings about a lot of tranquility and peace to its surroundings. You are sure to feel the serenity of flowing water when you get a water fountain for your garden.

The charming Garden Gate

Shue — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:01:07 +0000

The garden gate is not a utilitarian item. It is highly metaphoric in nature. A garden gate symbolizes a passage from the mundane, everyday world, into a tranquil and serene world of your own making. It is filled with the magic of nature and its beauty is enhanced by accessories that reflect your own personality. What is a garden, if not your own personal sanctuary? Then, don’t you think it should have a gate which announces, in its own way, that you are about to enter your own personal paradise or that you are just stepping out of it.

Garden Bird Baths

Shue — Thu, 28 May 2009 03:45:44 +0000

A garden bird bath is not just a thing a beauty. It is also a gesture of kindness to birds who also share this planet with us. It is difficult for birds to find a source of clean water and food in densely populated areas. And, if your region attracts migratory birds, then there is all the more reason to have a bird bath as it gives you a chance to observe exotic birds at close quarters.
You can use different paints to mark the food, water and play area to add more color and vibrancy to your bird bath.