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Garden Projects
Everyone loves to look at some type of landscape. Garden projects of growing plants, herbs,or vegetables have been around for centuries. Today, many of us plant for enjoyment. Some of us work the land to provide vegetables for meals. Any plant material surrounded by other plants or a decorative feature, is considered a garden. One highlight to think about is putting a variety of flowers throughout your bed.
Dutch Gardens is a great place to shop on line for a variety of different beautiful flowers. Your maple tree in your front yard is surrounded by day lilies and daisies. You have a kidney shape area in your backyard. Each of these are examples of a single bed, and considered a garden. I look at a single bed the same way as an entire landscape project. You use the
plan, prep, plant method,
and decide what you want in the defined space.You can use any shape for this bed, round, square, oval, triangle, etc... Is this bed a focal point or an accent in your yard? A focal point is what you visually see when you walk into the area. An accent is on the sidelines, enhancing a focal point. A great feature to consider is a
garden fountain.
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The sky is the limit when choosing what you want to plant. Add one, three or five plants and there you have it, your very own single bed garden. Below are two examples...- A bench in a oval shaped bed. Lay down 2 round oval pavers in front of the bench. Put two decorative pots on either side. Add a dwarf Arborvitae shrub in the center. Surround the shrub with some Dianthus, Shasta Daisies or white candy tuft. Add a couple of ivy plugs to drape over the sides of the pot. A simple way to make a small area look dynamite. These are suggestions of plants. Use what you like!
- Above we talked about a kidney shape. An ornamental fruit or flowering tree could go in the center of the kidney. On either side of the tree could be a group of 5 evergreen shrubs. Indian Hawthorn, mop cypress,(false cypress) or a ruby Chinese Pizazz, (Loropetalum) are just a couple of choices. Place them in a way that you will be able to admire them from as many angles. Add a bird feeder and bird bath. Do 3 mass planting of flowers. Pick your favorite ones from your zone. I could list hundreds of possibilities. Position your shrubs and flowers so you don't have a lot of dead space in the cold months. I try to spread the evergreen shrubs out and around the tree and flowers. You can finish this bed off with mulch, pine straw or a one to two inch decorative stone.
Now that we have touched on a single bed, lets turn the focus to different garden projects people are doing today. Think of a garden as a group of beds designed within a design. Below are examples of gardens that are popular. Sit back, relax with your cup of coffee or tea, and enjoy...
Formal Gardens
Formal gardens date back many centuries. Old English style gardens had rows of American boxwoods and trees shaped into a topiary form. Informal Gardens
Informal Gardens are becoming very popular today. Bring your own personality outside and into your garden. Create several gardens that you and your family can be proud of.Deck and Patio Gardens
Create your own deck or patio garden. Here are some suggestions on what type of colorful and textured shrubs and flowers you can plant. Vegetable, Herb, And Flower Garden
Create a variety garden using your favorite vegetables, herbs and flowers. Enjoy looking at all the beautiful colors as well as eating and cooking with fresh plants. Techniques and Tips For Your Backyard Garden Project
Ah, it is time to try and figure out what to do in your backyard. Read about a few techniques and tips on how many beds and how to position them correctly.Tips And Techniques For A Small Landscape Garden Project
Learn some basic tips and techniques for prepping a small garden area. Find out some suggestions on different plant material, and discover a new look for a small landscape space. Decorate Around Your Mailbox With Vines, Evergreen Shrubs and Colorful Flowers
Decorate around your mailbox by creating a small bed. Plant shrubs, perennial of annual flowers, or add a climbing vine along with some ground cover.Creating Plants In A Garden Project For The Side Of Your Home
Creating plants on the side of your house is a great garden project. Plant small trees, shrubs and flowers.Creating garden beds along the side will also enhance the beauty of your home, along with raising the value of your property. A Container Garden Project For An Apartment, Patio Or Small Landscape Area
A container garden project for an apartment, or patio can be very simple to do. Take any size containers and have a landscape area to enjoy. A Butterfly Garden Can Create A Wonderful Mass Of Colorful Plants
A Butterfly garden project can create a mass of color from flowers and shrubs. A few simple tips for attracting butterflies to your landscape area. Hosta Gardens - A Delightful Landscape Feature
Hosta gardens are a great addition to any landscape area. These attractive plants can grow in many different geographic locations. An Easy Raised Rock Garden Project
An easy raised rock garden for any landscape area. Step by step tips for doing an easy rock garden.Accent Flower Gardens For Any Landscape Area
Accent flower gardens look great in any landscape area. There is nothing like a colorful mass of flowers in a garden. Cut flowers also work wonderful in any size landscape bed.Zen Gardens - Simple Ideas In Creating Japanese Tradition
Zen Gardens represent so much of the Japanese Heritage. There are various different structures making up this wonderful Japanese landscape. Take a look at the different features you can create in your Zen garden.A Small And Simple Garden For Your Retirement
A small simple garden to have for your retirement. Either do a small landscaped area or put a few flowers and plants in a container and enjoy color everyday.Shade Gardens - Using A Variety Of Trees, Shrubs And Flowers
A shade garden is a great place for adding color and texture into your landscape plan. This garden project can give you a whole new look for that area that gets too much shade. Some pictures and ideas for you. A Tiny Winter Accent - Pansies And Two Evergreen Shrubs
A tiny winter accent for your outdoor area. This is an inexpensive and easy garden project to do in the autumn season. Pansies grow great in zones six through nine during the winter months. Add a couple of evergreen shrubs and you have a great little garden project. Take a look at some pictures of the simple step by step process.Bordering A Garden With Liriope
Bordering a bed with Liriope is a great finish to a garden or landscape area. Liriope grows well in zones six through ten and will compliment many different plant specimens. Bordering along a foundation bed is a wonderful way to use Liriope.Space A Problem - A Table Top Container Garden Could Be The Answer
Many people living in a large city don't have the space for any type of garden. A table top container garden is the perfect answer for you. Take a few containers and plant your favorite vegetables or herbs, and your tiny space will become your very own garden project.The Sweet Scent Of A Rose Garden
The sweet scent of a rose garden is one of the most delightful features of any landscape. Roses gardens have been around for centuries. Here are a few tips for a creating a sweet scented rose garden.
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