Garden Projects

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 can use any shape for this bed, round, square, oval, or triangle.

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. 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 area.

When I got into the landscape and design business, I had to do some research on different geographic locations as well as plants specimens. There was much to learn to help my clients achieve the look they wanted.

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When you think of landscapes do you ever think about where to put some features. 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!

A reminder, before you start any project the plan, prep, plant method is critical for the success of what you want to accomplish.

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, let's turn the focus to different projects people are doing today. Think of a garden as a group of beds designed within a design.

When I had my greenhouse, I had up to 5,000 seedlings germinating. Fascinating to experiment and see their growth patterns. Inexpensive way to create a mass of color and texture in your own landscape.

Below are examples of projects that are popular. Sit back, relax with your cup of coffee or tea, and enjoy. Here is a few products I have picked out for you to see.

One of the passions I have is to germinate seeds and watch them grow into plant specimens. Formal
Formal gardens date back many centuries. The old English style had rows of American boxwoods and trees shaped into a topiary form.

Informal
An Informal Garden has become 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
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
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 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 For A Small 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 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 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 Landscape 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 Galore - A Delightful Landscape Feature
Great idea for an attractive addition to any landscape area. These attractive plants can grow in many different geographic locations.

An Easy Raised Rock Project
An easy raised rock garden for any landscape area. Step by step tips for doing an easy rock landscape project .

Accent Flower For Any Landscape Area
Accent flower look great in any landscape area. There is nothing like a colorful mass of flowers in an area outside. Cut flowers also work wonderful in any size landscape bed.

Zen Gardens - Simple Ideas In Creating Japanese Tradition
Zen Landscape 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 Landscape Area For Your Retirement
A small simple area 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 Landscape - Using A Variety Of Trees, Shrubs And Flowers
A shaded area 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 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 An Area With Liriope
Bordering a bed with Liriope is a great finish to a 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 - Table Top Containers 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 area 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 Roses
The sweet scent of a rose landscape area is one of the most delightful features of any landscape. Roses have been around for centuries. Here are a few tips for a creating a sweet scented rose garden.

Bulbs Create Beautiful Plants
There are so many different varieties of bulbs available for you today. Learn about some hardy, semi-hardy, and tender bulbs for your next garden project.