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| Landscaping Ideas |
10 Mar |
Whether you’re designing a new garden or want to revamp an old one, gardening projects require a lot of planning.
If you want your garden to be a horticultural haven, use calm and subtle colors in all aspects of your garden. Pastel shades work best, particularly when planted in ‘drifts’ of colour.
Don’t be afraid to have a go at making your own garden ornaments. Something as simple as a sundial or a birdbath can add the personal touch to your garden. Try your local salvage yard for interesting materials.
If you need inspiration for garden designs; have a look at these designs. The right landscaping ideas and container gardening combinations can make your backyard an inviting retreat.
Urban Basement Garden
Sogo Garden
(Designer: Lizzie Taylor & Dawn Issac)
Float Garden
(Designer: by Jack Merlo)
Cocoon Garden
(Designer: by Jack Merlo)
Moss Garden
(Designer: by Jack Merlo)
Roof Garden
Design From Auckland Botanical Gardens
Blue Stick Garden
Mediterranean-style courtyard
Garden Designs From Chelsea Flower Shows
(Designer: Andy Sturgeon)
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March 12th, 2010 at 6:42 am
These pictures were very fascinating to look at. I personally lean toward a more natural and country-style approach, but I can see where, in the right setting, these modern gardens would really stand out. My favorite is the one with the white, circular fire pit. Perhaps because sitting and enjoying a fire is such a peaceful way to bring closure to a busy day.
Stan Horst
Publisher: BetterBenches.com