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Garden :: DIY Succulent Gift Ideas
Succulents are one of my absolute favorite types of plants because they take minimal care and I love how they will surprise you with their infrequent blooms. There are so many interesting ways to use them as accents in your garden or indoors as a table accent. And they are perfect to give as gifts. It is a pretty inexpensive yet unique present to give to the plant lover, friend or your child’s schoolteacher. We found some unique DIY ideas you can do with the kids! Some are large projects and would be more costly as you need several plants and others would take just one succulent. The skies the limit with…
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Gardening Styles : The Desert Garden
The desert is a mysterious beauty. At first glance, one might encounter harsh temperatures and extreme aridity; quite inhabitable to many. Yet, the desert teems with life. With an abundance of more that 400 plant species, the desert blooms in a variety of colors; thus, making the desert an inspiration for landscape designers and gardeners. The desert garden gained in popularity due to its low level of maintenance, eye-catching appeal and hardiness. In addition to flora, landscapers traditionally include water features, gates, benches and arches. Plants may be planted in a variety of ornamental containers or in layered beds to achieve multi-level dimensions. In the garden, paths are constructed…
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Feng Shui in the Garden
The garden is a wonderful place to introduce feng shui principles. Here you can create a tranquil oasis of peace and calm, and boost the overall feng shui of your home. There are a few key features to keep in mind when incorporating feng shui into your garden design. Houses are usually made of straight lines, so in the garden you can introduce soft, flowing shapes and curves. Paths or driveways should be gently curved to allow chi (or positive energy) to flow smoothy. If you do have a perfectly straight driveway you can soften the edges by planting shrubs or flowers. Feng shui is always concerned with balance.…
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Gardening Styles: The English Garden
Traditionally viewed as a symmetrical and intricate “outdoor room,” the English garden evolved in the 18th century to yield its current state. Depicted now as informal elegance and naturally enticing, the English garden shed the previous vision of straight lines for curving paths, rows of trees for those sporadically planted thus allowing the garden to morph into a wandering park instead of the groomed formal setting that shied away from nature‘s bounty. The typical English garden of today is often referred to as a country garden or a landscape garden. Filled with architectural eye-catchers, such as topiaries, hand-crafted benches, and garden ornaments, the garden appeals to the young and old,…
