Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Appealing Garden Design Made Simple.

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By Monica Drewer


If you're going to have a garden, the way it's designed can make a big difference. You not only want to consider the health of your plants, but how it will look, and also how accessible it is for you. The key to gardening design is planning ahead, and taking all of the essential factors into consideration. We'll be covering some important points related to garden design in this article.

When you want to design your garden, color is really important. Even if you are planting a vegetable garden the main purpose of which is the providing of healthy and nutritious food, it's good to make sure it looks good to you. If you are planting flowers, colors are very important. When it comes to flowers and plants not only are there a lot of different colors, there are also lots of different shades for each color. For any person who is familiar with roses, for example, knows just how many different pinks and reds there are. When you're starting a new garden, you will be much better limiting yourself to two or three main colors. This way you can keep it controlled and choose colors that will actually compliment each other.

Plenty of people are short on space but still want thriving and beautiful gardens. This is still possible if you are creative in the use of your space. If you haven't got a lot of space, it is important to focus on the plants, veggies and flowers that don't need much space. You can make your garden look bigger when you plant it in levels.

You can build levels into a naturally existing slope or you can use steps or even plant stands. You can also put mirrors into your garden to make it look bigger. When your garden has fences or walls in it, use them well by decorating them in an attractive fashion. If your garden is small, you need to make sure that you are using every last inch of space that is available to you.

A flower garden should portray a sense of splendor; which will include an aromatic aspect as well. Two critical points to remember, one is to make sure you plant your flowers in the appropriate soil; the other is to put them in a spot where they will receive adequate light from the sun. You also need to think about the sizes your plants will grow into; in other words be careful not to crowd them. You can make your flower garden more captivating when you are able to bring birds and butterflies in. One way to attract some birds would be to put in a feeder or a bird bath. Another method for attracting birds and certainly butterflies; would be planting flowers that produce nectar, like honeysuckle or bleeding hearts. After you have been gardening for awhile, you will realize how rewarding it can be to design your own ultimate garden. Designing a garden is not too complex; you do need to draw up a blueprint, just as you would if you were designing a building. However, you should keep in mind that plants are alive; therefore you will need to consider their welfare as well as how they will enhance the scenery.




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