The natural tranquility of an Asian garden offers the ideal space for relaxation and reflection.
Read ArticlePerennials can be combined with other kinds of plants such as annuals or bulbs in large containers. Dramatic effects can also be achieved by using a single variety to fill a large container on its own.
Read ArticleOften characterized as free-form or random in their design, cottage gardens have an informal, welcoming air about them.
Read ArticleFormal gardens are the opposite style as cottage gardens. Instead of being free-form, they have a well-defined structure of uniform, symmetrical plantings. Taking their inspiration from geometrical shapes, the lines of a formal garden are usually straight or angular.
Read ArticleModern gardens have a very clean, serene look about them which appeals to the minimalist in all of us at the end of a hectic day. Their lines are similar to those used in formal gardens.
Read ArticlePrairie gardens are found growing naturally in areas that receive limited rainfall and have hot summers and cold winters.
Read ArticleRain gardens are healthy for the environment because their purpose is to slow, capture, and filter polluted runoff water before it seeps into the ground. Instead of heading directly into storm drains and consequently into lakes and rivers, the water is naturally cleaned as it is filtered through the soil.
Read ArticleRock gardens can be planted on a naturally rocky slope or can be fabricated by importing rocks into the landscape. Elevate the garden by layering rocks and soil, taking care to position the rocks so they control erosion and allow pockets for planting.
Read ArticleThe key to creating a beautiful water garden is to integrate it into the surrounding environment so it looks like a natural feature of the landscape. Landscaping around the edges with suitable plants and other natural materials can help a pond blend into its surroundings.
Read ArticleIf your property is shaded by established trees, you might to choose to work with your existing landscape and plant perennials that naturally thrive in this environment. There are many kinds of perennials that grow in the shade.
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