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Landscaping Ideas
Landscaping allows for creative expression and can completely transform an outdoor space. Here are some inspiring landscaping ideas:
- Arbors and Pergolas: These structures can provide shade, add vertical interest, and act as focal points. You can also train vines to climb them for a beautiful natural touch.
- Beds and Borders: Create visual interest by varying the heights, colors, and textures of plants within your beds and borders. Plant taller flowers at the back and shorter ones in the front.
- Banks and Slopes: Use these areas for plants that prevent soil erosion, like groundcovers. Terracing can also convert slopes into usable space for planting.
- Garden Edging: Use edging to define different areas of your garden. Bricks, stones, or even plants can serve as edging.
- Hanging Baskets: These are great for adding color and life to patios, porches, or under eaves. Try using a mixture of trailing and upright plants for visual interest.
- Bog Gardens: Turn poorly draining areas into bog gardens. Many beautiful and interesting plants thrive in damp conditions.
- Hedges and Screens: These can provide privacy and create different ‘rooms’ within your garden. Choose evergreen shrubs for year-round coverage.
- Patio and Containers: You can grow almost anything in containers. Use them to add color and life to patios or balconies.
- Walls and Fences: Try vertical gardening on these surfaces, or use them to display trellised plants.
- Water Gardens, Ponds and Streams: Water features bring a tranquil element to your garden. Surround them with aquatic plants for a natural look.
- Rain Gardens: These environmentally friendly features can help manage stormwater runoff and attract local wildlife.
- Small Gardens: In smaller spaces, consider vertical gardening or use multi-purpose furniture to maximize space.
- Underplanting Shrubs and Roses: This technique creates a layered look, adding depth and interest to your garden.
- Wall-Side Borders: Utilize these narrow spaces with plants that can tolerate heat and dry conditions, or consider espaliered plants for a formal look.