Three Easy Garden Designs You Can Create
by: Dakota Caudilla
Garden No. 1: The Japanese Garden.
Creating a Japanese garden is an interesting project because
the Japanese garden design depends on symbolism as much as it
depends on plant elements.
What is most important for a Japanese garden design is a prevailing
notion of simplicity. There are a number of elements that make
up a Japanese garden. These gardens often include water, a lantern,
an island and a bridge.
A successful Japanese garden will inspire peace and contemplation.
To enhance the atmosphere you may like to add a special place
for you to sit, and contemplate.
Garden No. 2: The Water Garden.
Water gardens or aquatic gardens are especially popular because
water has always been associated with serenity and peace. Water
features in your garden can create a truly atmospheric place.
Water features are normally made up of three features: a pool,
aquatic plants (submerged, like the water lily or floating, like
the water hyacinth) and fish. Other decorative pieces, such as
rocks, can be added and you can even build fountains and waterfalls
for extra effect.
Garden No. 3: The English Garden.
What is called an "English garden" refers to a style
of "informal landscape gardening" that was popular,
as the name reflects, in England over the last couple of centuries.
There's a lot of information available on the Internet to tell
you what goes into an English garden. Some of the most popular
items include a water feature and a sundial.
Whatever style of garden you wish to create please note: plan
first. Things that are important to know before you start digging
and planting include knowing what types of plants suit your climate.
When your plants will flower is also important to know so that
you don't end up with a dull winter full of dormant plants. Water
supply is probably the most important things to think about before
your start. Speak to an expert about how to build a suitable irrigation
system that will keep your plants well fed and keep your workload
to a minimum.
About The Author: Dakota Caudilla, journalist, and website
builder Dakota Caudilla lives in Texas. He is the owner and co-editor
of http://www.creative-garden-design.com
on which you will find a longer, more detailed version of this
article.
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