Photo: Mary-Liz Campbell Landscape
Midsummer is the perfect time to relax in the garden. Here are five simple tips to keep in mind when gardening.
Effective garden design – colors, beautiful views, and good planning
Photo: Environment Design
Color plays an important role in garden design. Red sets the tone and immediately draws attention, but even small colorful flowers can have a strong effect. Dare to play with color and experiment. Choose two or three strong tones, then combine lawns or flower beds with shrubs. Use a beautiful view to your advantage through smart garden planning. Large trees can visually define the garden and create a pretty frame for the scene. Shrubs of different heights make the garden look well maintained. In a small garden, create a lawn in the middle and frame it with bushes.
Efficient landscaping – stone as the main element
Photo: Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape
A stone path refreshes every garden. Whether you choose stone or gravel depends on personal preference. In any case, stone is a very useful material in garden design: use small stones to separate flower beds from the lawn visually. Large rocks complement a rock garden, but for safety you should consult a specialist, because large stones require careful planning. Cottage-style gardens benefit from a stone path with grass between the joints. A garden house or gazebo made of natural stone is sure to become an outdoor highlight. For maximum effect, replant ivy around it for an English-style look.
Plan landscaping carefully for the next few years, and always draw a sketch of the garden where you can mark all the plants and flowers. Use this sketch in fall and spring to prepare the garden for winter or summer.
Romantic small garden
Photo: Donna Lynn Landscape
Gravel path leads through the forest to the garden entrance
Photo: Matthew Cunningham Landscape
Different plant levels in a small garden
Photo: Matthew Cunningham Landscape
Photo: Johnsen landscapes and pools
The entrance
Photo: Glenna Partridge
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