Gardening Design And Style -Ways To Make Your Garden Look Great

| Monday, May 7, 2012
By Taylor Fernando Xavier


When considering a garden, it would be wise to plan according to your needs. You will want to make sure your plan for the well being of the plants that you will be growing, along with something that will be easy to maintain and still manage to establish the look you wish for. The key to gardening design is planning ahead, and taking all of the essential factors into consideration. Below, we will offer some valuable suggestions to use when you start designing your garden.

Plant textures can often be ignored in garden design because many people are more focused on the colors of their plants. What is known as texture, how a plant looks and feels to the touch, is also an important element. Some people like to have plants with complimentary colors near one another, but in some cases this isn't practical. Maybe you are planting a garden where practically everything is green. You can create variety and make your garden more interesting by including plants of varied textures. Some plants have foliage that's smooth, while others have a coarse feel. Arranging plants with a variety of textures in a garden design will create diversity.

Something that can have a dramatic effect on your gardens appearance and atmosphere is a pond. It isn't difficult to build or put in a pond on your property and you can pick one that's just the right shape or size. You can make a pond out of any material that is watertight and will properly contain the water. You could put some water plants or fish into your pond. Putting some fish such as koi, goldfish or other colorful fish species in your pond will add to the atmosphere. Adding some frogs or toads will help keep the insect population under control. Making your garden more inviting and a place to spend time for those who visit as well as yourself can easily be accomplished with a garden pond.

An herb garden, while needing thought given to its design, is one of the simplest types of gardens you can grow. You will need to locate a spot that gets at least six hours of sunlight a day. Your herbs will need a high quality soil with the right nutrients. Growing herbs or other plants in containers can be easier and they are also easier to move if you want to rearrange them later. Herb gardens are often arranged in geometric designs to give them an appealing look. While an herb garden is nice to look at, it can also offer pleasing scents as well as supply you with herbs for cooking.

Go ahead and get started even though you might not know much about garden design. You can begin with a very simple type of garden, but even then you can add elements that will make it more interesting. Creating a unique garden of your own can be done easily by adding some ornaments, a striking centerpiece or by decorating the fence.

Obtaining the right set of instruments is essential for almost any horticulture task. Many think that a tractor is important. Check with your home improvement center for more information.




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