So, you have space in your yard for gardening and other recreational activities. In fact, you might be thinking about growing various outdoor foliage plants and vegetation to brighten up your landscape. But where do you start? How do you dress up a plot of ground to become a beautiful garden? We give you five must-have elements:
Living space
No matter how big or small your garden space is, you should consider building a patio where you can rest and marvel at the scenic beauty around you. An enclosed area is ideal as it allows you to entertain guests and enjoy time with the family regardless of the weather condition. Depending on your preference and budget, you can build this with either concrete or wood. If you want to save money, learn to use readily available materials like old steel windows. You can send them for a metal window refurbishment, a restoration treatment that will make them the highlight of your patio design.
Another idea is to build a deck or pergola draped with vines. Although it wouldn’t provide much protection during extreme weather conditions, it will perfectly live up to a lovely open space idea.
Seating
When your patio or pergola is up, your next concern is furnishing it with suitable outdoor furniture, including comfy and stylish chairs. There must be several seating options in your garden to provide plenty of opportunities for people to sit back, relax, and enjoy the charming surroundings. You may go for benches, Adirondack chairs, or a dining set — any seating option that’s inviting enough to inspire you to linger longer.
Paths
Paths or walkway areas are useful in letting you go around the garden without stepping on the greenery. They provide access routes to make all the corners and areas of the garden accessible, depending on how skilful you are at laying down the path. It takes careful planning to draw the walkway and outline where you want it to go, using various materials that range from pea rock to crushed limestone or gravel.
Water
A water feature is an element you would love to have in your garden in whichever form. It completes the zen appeal of your space, whether you decide to include a pond, fountain, or waterfalls. It also provides a cooling and calming effect, a welcome relief from a stressful day.
Multi-purpose plants
No garden is ever complete without plants. When choosing what to buy, make sure they are worth the space. Since you cannot put in everything, choose your plants, shrubs, vines, and trees carefully. Make them work for more than a single purpose. As an example, lavender does not only look good with its beautiful flower but also helps deter cabbage moths. If you plant them around your cabbage beds, you got one other important thing accomplished: luring pesky pests away.
Your garden could be one of your home’s best areas to offer the ultimate relaxation and stress relief. Follow the above tips to make your dream garden a reality.
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