March 17th, 2010 — Ideas, Landscaping, Water Gardens, rocks
Rock garden fountains are capable of providing your garden space with a focal point as well as visual style for any living space that you are looking to create. Rock is a mineral that is formed naturally and available in a wide variety of different shapes, sizes, types and designs. Here is a look at more of what you need to know when it comes to rock garden fountains in your garden or landscape space.
Location of Rock Garden Fountains
Where you place your fountain within your rock garden is very important in regards to its overall effect. When the fountain is placed near where people will be, the sound of trickling water tends to have a soothing effect, promoting relaxation. Putting a fountain on the corner of a deck or patio can act as a highlight. In more formal rock gardens, a fountain may have a marble base, or it may have mosaic tiling for contrast. Table top “zen” fountains are often found inside on work or receptionists desk to help break up the scenery, and help bring calm to the area.
Purpose of Rock Garden Fountains
Rocks are considered to be an earthy element when they are added into design. For the people that are looking to add rock into their landscape but do not live in a rocky terrain or near a mountain side, one great solution is simply to add a rock garden into their garden or landscape. Many of these unique fountains are utilized in a wide variety of different areas where light is used such as close to an entryway or along a path in a backyard. You can easily strategically place lighting near the fountain, shining some light onto the rocks so that they stand out not only during the day but also at night as well. Garden statues, bird houses and benches are all also capable of being displayed close to the fountain in order to create a truly unique outdoor point of focus.
Maintenance of Rock Garden Fountains
Rock is something that is capable of naturally chipping away, especially when you consider the pressure of the water and surrounding elements such as the weather for example. Over a period of time, oxidation is capable of causing some types of rock to become discolored with a patina. Because many types of rocks contain a trace of copper or other forms of minerals, you should plan on eventually acquiring a patina which appears with a rusty sort of turquoise color.
You can clean your fountain on a weekly or monthly basis using a little bit of vinegar and water in order to remove this surface. Pour it on the rocks and into the water, scrubbing just gently in order to clean away the patina so that you end up with clean, clear rocks again.
Photo Credits: rmkoske
Originally posted 2009-11-16 03:37:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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March 15th, 2010 — Design, Landscaping
In the older days of England, many people who worked in small villages kept small homes with tiny gardens. These gardens did not have much space, but they were required to supply the entire family with all of their needs. The kitchen garden, for example, would consist of mixed fruits and vegetables in order to give the families their nutrition. Among the array of vegetables, flowers and herbs, flowers and other plants would also be grown. Some of the more popular flower varieties that were grown in these English country gardens included delphiniums, hollyhocks, daisies and flowering herbs such as mint. English country gardens and cottage gardens exhibited a type of style that evolved well throughout the years and the necessities of the families as time progressed.
If these families did not have the benefits of this home grown produce, many of them would have gone hungry. These gardens were not nearly as formal as the gardens belonging to wealthy landowners, which were significantly more formal with straight lines, box hedges, stone paths and so much more like stone fountains and walls that depicted gods and other images beautifully.
Recreating these English country gardens in your own garden space is easy. You can create a luxurious garden the way that the wealthy land owners did, or you can choose a nourishment rich garden full of fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers. You may also choose to combine the two types of gardens together, if you want to create something that is both beautiful and luxurious and also nourishing and functional.
One of the most famous of all English country gardens was designed by a famous French impressionist painter going by the name of Claude Monet. His cottage gardens were filled with an abundance of stunning roses that grew over fences beautifully. His English country garden designs were so stunning that they are now emulated all over the world for their timeless beauty and luxurious qualities.
These English country gardens can afford you with an informal style if you mix in tall and stunning perennials that battle one another for space along rocks, walls, fences and fountains. These English country gardens are stunning for creating a wild infusion of substance and texture, large plants mixed in with small, trees stretching into the sky. There is no limit to what you can create when you work within your English country garden, as long as you understand how to get the most out of the space that you have. And above all else, remember this: The only limit is your own creativity when it comes to English country garden design.
It might be wise to see what other people are doing in terms of English country gardens before you begin your own design. The more you know about English country gardens, the better off you will be.
Photo Credits: Steve Parker
Originally posted 2009-07-16 16:37:07. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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February 23rd, 2010 — Design, Landscaping, trees
Nearly all garden designs have some types of trees or tall shrubberies mixed in, because using varying heights is important when putting together a well rounded garden or landscape design. Unfortunately, when you are working with a small amount of space, you are a little more limited when it comes to space for these larger plants, meaning that extra creativity is needed in order for you to achieve your objectives. Trees and shrubs can grow to form a variety of different types of mixed hedging, creating unique landscape designs, wind breaks and even privacy screens. Just because your garden space is small, you should not leave out the trees, shrubs and hedges.
When it comes to designing gardens intended for smaller spaces, the choices available for trees will diminish as your amount of available space is reduced. While a small space may be capable of supporting a larger tree species, everything may seem distorted or out of place if you do not plan everything perfectly. One of the most important things that you need to remember is that small trees that you purchase from a local nursery may look great now, but eventually they are going to grow into their spaces, becoming far too large and cumbersome and possibly even causing damage in the process. There are a variety of different ways that a too-large tree can cause damage to your living space, including that overbearing roots can damage foundations, basements, walls, roofs, sidewalks and even plumbing and electrical.
If you have a small yard or a small garden area that you want to grow trees and shrubs in, then you really need to pay particular attention to your surroundings. You need to take careful note of overhead wires, overhead cables, overhanging roofs and any other possible thing that a tree could possibly disturb when growing taller with time. You also want to make sure that you know about the growth patterns of a tree before you buy it so that there are no surprises in five to ten years when the tree is overgrowing in comparison to every other element within the garden or landscaping space.
When planting trees in small garden spaces, consider the following choices:
- * The Serbian spruce is a tree that grows narrow and upright, not taking up too much horizontal space.
- * The Coral bark dogwood and the Coral bark maple are two tees that have truly marvelous and decorative types of bark.
- * The Flowering crab apple, the Japanese Maple and the Dwarf Korean Lilac tree are also all excellent choices. The Dwarf Korean Lilac tree specifically offers beautiful blooms with gorgeous fragrances.
All of these trees would be good choices for a small garden space because they are not overgrowing trees, their roots will not harm your ground and they will not take up too much space in your garden.
Photo Credits: 1BigVillage
Originally posted 2009-06-25 16:27:13. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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February 18th, 2010 — City Gardens, Gardening Tips, Ideas, Landscaping
Everyone can benefit from the beauty and serenity that a country garden offers, but people who live in big cities may have difficulty finding the space that they need to create a country garden landscaping endeavor. Living in a big city like New York City does not mean that you cannot enjoy the stunning and relaxing atmosphere that a country garden can provide you. Whether you are looking to create a deck garden in Manhattan or an enclosed small backyard in Brooklyn, there is something special about the peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere of a country garden that you simply cannot deny. Creating such a country garden is also a unique way to create a space for entertaining guests that visit your home. There is really nothing that is more relaxing than having a conversation and a nice glass of wine in a stunning country garden following a breezy sunset.
There are a wide variety of different contractors that can be found in large metropolitan cities that will be able to assist you with this project. They will have the knowledge and capabilities to help you design a space that will suit your needs as well as to help you bring your ideas into fruition. Before you create a custom country garden in your small space in the big city, you are going to need to think about building codes and zoning, and this is another thing that a contractor will be able to help you with. There are a wide variety of different ways that you can create a small country garden space even with limited space in the big city, including a rustic garden, a country garden, a French garden theme or so many more – And you can choose any materials or landscaping elements that you like to bring your own unique idea to fruition.
The biggest step in the process is to choose your greenery. Bring your country garden to life using greenery with plenty of live and luscious plants. Accent your planting with bright colors, flowers, small trees and climbing bushes. This will allow you to bring some nature to your modern city home by bringing a taste of the country home. You can enhance a small deck or patio using small potted plants, flowering herbs, climbing plants and other landscaping elements, and none of these ideas require that you have a ton of space in order to make them work. If your garden has a roof, you can even hang plants in baskets for a more natural and inviting feel. Many fruit and vegetable plants are suitable for hanging baskets, so you can even grow something edible in your comfortable country garden if you want your garden to serve function as well as form.
The sky is the limit and no idea is too big when it comes to bringing a little bit of country garden into your small modern home in the big city.
Photo Credits: Lanterna
Originally posted 2009-06-18 14:34:55. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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February 16th, 2010 — Ideas, Landscaping
There are a wide variety of different types of gardens, many of which follow the same theme as country garden landscapes. There are so many different types of gardens that it can seem daunting to determine which type is going to best suit your needs. Let us start with the two most basic garden types that you can put consideration into: Your choices are flower garden and vegetable garden. Now this may seem pretty simple but the real key is to expand from this simple concept and build your own unique garden landscape design. There are a number of other popular garden types that you can select. The only real limit to what kind of garden you plan is your own creativity and imagination.
English country gardens, for example, are not only popular with Europeans but also people who are simply a fan of the English countryside concept. English country gardens are made up of flowers and plants that are traditionally found in English country sides, depending on which countryside you are attempting to recreate. English country garden landscapes also often incorporate wildflowers, stone benches, rustic wood elements and ponds or small gazing pools.
Another popular type of garden landscapes is Victorian landscapes, especially among older gardeners as they can incorporate cherubs and gargoyles, Victorian roses, stone statues, gazing balls and fairy balls, footpaths and stone benches along with plants and flowers.
Japanese gardens are becoming increasingly popular, though they can be difficult for you to create if you do not have a lot of land in your garden space. Traditionally Japanese gardens have a small structure in the center or heart of the garden, like a home or a teahouse that looks out over the garden as a whole. Japanese gardens incorporate a lot of different elemental designs including rocks, water, lanterns and a bridge or collection of stepping stones.
French country gardens are formal gardens that are usually found at large homes, outside of hotels, theaters and other large scale attractions. French gardens are typically laid out in a precise and geometrical and symmetrical way, following a grid design. Many French Gardens also have hedge mazes and topiaries for added fair, as well as plants and hedges that are cut to resemble shapes, people and animals.
Native Gardens are a relatively new concept that is beginning to sweep the nation, attracting plenty of new people to gardening. The idea is only to use plants and flowers that are native to the specific region that you live in. Conservationists have said that planting gardens full of native plants will help with the soil and will provide refuge for local wild animals, meaning that not only will this be an interesting and intriguing landscape design but it will also improve the environment.
Choosing the garden landscape design that you will employ is completely up to you. Use your creativity and build on your design over time.
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Originally posted 2009-01-20 05:38:13. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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January 16th, 2010 — Design, Gardening Tips, Ideas, Landscaping
If you are really interested in upgrading as well as improving all of the landscaping that encircles and encompasses your home and your garden, but you are struggling in order to determine exactly how and exactly where you should be getting started with such a huge undertaking, then you should know that there are actually a wide variety of different places that you can begin to look when you are searching for ideas that you can draw from. You may even find yourself feeling inspired just by driving around favorite neighborhoods and looking to see what other people are doing with their landscaping.
You should stop and take pictures of the homes and the landscaping ideas that are inspiring you. You may even stop to speak to the owner to find out where they got their inspiration so that you can find similar inspiration for your own garden space. Remember that the sky is the limit when it comes to coming up with creative ideas for your own inviting home and garden space.
You may also want to consider the idea of drawing inspiration ideas from the wide variety of different magazines and books that are published on the subject of design and landscaping. These days, there are also a multitude of different resources that you are going to find available online for the purpose of designing the landscape that circles your home and embellishing this special place to meet your individual needs and desires.
Many of these online websites are even capable of providing you with simple sample landscaping design plans, pictures that offer ideas and tips from experts that will help you do these projects your own self without feeling overwhelmed. Some are even equipped to help connect you with professional landscaping companies in your area, which will help you get a feel for what kind of help and assistance you can get if you end up needing it.
Two of the more common elements that you are going to find being utilized for centerpieces in landscaping are decks and patios. These are both outdoor structures that have grown to be quite popular because of the fact that they are capable of providing a sturdy structure, and they actually add a considerable amount of function to your home, while increasing the amount of outdoor living area that you have to work with. If you have not already considered the concept of adding a patio or a deck to your outdoor space, then this is a consideration that it may benefit you to make. The reason for this is because patios and decks can add value to your family as well as to your home.
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Originally posted 2009-09-17 03:08:20. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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January 13th, 2010 — Gardening Tips, Japense Garden
The people of Japan have been fond of landscapes and gardens for more than 500 years. This is especially true when it comes to Zen gardens, which are an ancient Buddhist practice. One of the primary aspects of the Zen and Zen Garden concepts is about creating art out of a landscape, and this is where ancient traditional Japanese landscape garden design comes from.
In today’s world, there are only a few dozen traditional Japanese gardens that you can find around the world, and some of them are famous. They can be found in places other than Japan, but Japan has its fair share of small and large Japanese garden landscapes. The Japanese garden concept is all about the essence behind creating your own small little world in a backyard or garden space.
For many Americans, Japanese gardens involve a lot of Japanese elements such as bonsai trees and bamboo plants, but there are many other characteristics and facets that need to be considered when it comes to creating a true Japanese garden landscape. Japanese landscaping design is actually an art form not unlike painting or brush calligraphy in Japan, and there is a devotion to these gardens that is unlike any other.
Many contractors that specialize in Japanese landscaping design have spent time working in the creation of specialized Japanese gardens. There are several different varieties of Japanese gardens, and each come with their own cost depending on the complexity involved. There are Japanese dry gardens or rock gardens for example, which utilize huge rocks, water pouring over the rocks and clever landscaping that turns the garden space into a lush waterfall. There are other gardens that use sand for the representation of water, surrounding huge rocks that are designed to represent countries.
In order to create a Japanese garden landscape that is authentic in feeling, you are going to want something that is calm and tranquil, allowing you to hear the water and take in the calm sights, which means your garden should be secluded away from noisy streets and neighbors.
Japanese garden landscapes may also have walls and gates, especially those incorporating natural elements like Bamboo, as Bamboo stalks can be found in most of the countries across Asia. You will also find a variety of different Flora elements including Sakura, the Japanese cherry blossom, Bonsai and Pine trees, which are all often found in the Japanese garden setting. There are a number of other pieces of decoration that you can utilize such as a Koi pond, small natural bridges, stone lanterns, stone steps and other tranquil natural elements that lend to the creation of a tranquil and inviting space.
If you want to create your own Japanese garden landscape, first read up on the elements that are traditionally Japanese, and then you can focus on implementing them in your own unique way.
Photo Credits: _Harry Lime_
Originally posted 2009-09-14 03:24:39. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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December 17th, 2009 — Design, English Gardens, Gardening Tips, Landscaping
Green lawns that feature picturesque views of the most stunning aspects of your garden design can be made more functional using garden furniture crafted from wood, especially if this furniture features an antique or aged appearance. Romantic, cottage style benches and outdoor furniture fits in especially well, especially along with arbors that are quaint and trellises that are fragrantly adorned. These things create all of the appeal that the country is known for without taking away from the modern beauty that your home possesses. Other exciting ideas for an English style country garden landscape design include quaint foot bridges, gazebos and rustic fences as well.
Wildlife in the English Garden Design
Traditional English style country gardens were teeming with a variety of different birds, insects and other wildlife. This life only serves to complement the natural beauty that the landscape style possesses on its own. Garden accessories such as rustic style bird feeders and bird baths and water gardens are one excellent way for you to attract a wide variety of different species into your outdoor living space, allowing a breath of life into your garden in the process.
There are also a number of ground coverings and plants that are well known to be attractive to a variety of different wildlife, including humming birds and butterflies. Some of these plants including fragrant clover, lavender, and small bushes featuring brightly colored berries should all be planted all throughout your garden space. If you create natural arrangements of rocks or undisturbed grassy areas, these will also be nicely inviting to wildlife in the area.
English Garden Plants
The country garden style is definitely characterized by the presence of a lavish collection of shrubs, flowers and vines in a wide variety of different vibrant hues which are complemented by majestic and curving trees that provide relaxing shade to keep visitors to your garden out of the sun.
You should select a wide variety of different country garden style plants to suit your landscape design, including blooms capable of providing color in each different season throughout the year. Some of the flowers and shrubs that you may want to consider will include:
- Choose traditional country honeysuckles for their aromas, rose bushes, primrose, foxglove, lily of the valley in shady areas and other traditional country plants.
- Select potted planters and herb gardens filled with petunias, cornflowers and violas, as they are well suited for tranquil and shady English garden styles.
- Finally, choose native flowers such as geraniums, peonies and sweet peas among other native flowers that will thrive in your English country garden landscape design.
Ultimately, what you choose to do with your English country garden landscape design is up to you, but the design ideas we’ve talked about will definitely steer you into the right direction.
Photo Credits: Anguskirk
Originally posted 2009-08-18 03:10:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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December 13th, 2009 — English Gardens, Gardening Tips
There are a number of important elements that come into play when it comes to creating a romantic and comfortable English style country garden landscape design including the appropriate plant life, materials and accessories. These things are all important when it comes to adding both elegance and beauty to the outdoor space that you are attempting to create as well as your entire home. Some of the elements involved in this design include natural and twisting walk ways, flourishing plants edging the paths and majestic trees shading relaxing spaces and plenty of thriving lawns to play and relax in. All of these things create the feeling of a traditional English style country cottage style landscape. Having the right accessories can also play a large role in creating a garden space that complements the style of your home and the personality of your landscaping.
Building an English Garden Path
There are a number of ways to create a genuine feeling English garden landscape design. Some of the most popular design elements include walkways that are secluded and that feature graceful curves and plenty of free-flowing plants. These are the foundational elements for creating an English style country garden landscape design. Garden paths should meander all throughout the landscape and they should allow for the peaceful enjoyment of all of the pleasures of nature. The materials that are used to built these walkways can be a true key to creating the right atmosphere. The following tips and materials should help to make your English garden style more enjoyable:
- You should be using natural materials such as bark and gravel in order to create simple but beautiful paths for your outdoor area. Not only are these materials low maintenance, but they are also quite cost effective as well.
- You may also want to use stylish brick or types of stone pavers, which are more luxurious but also tend to add to the charm and the grace of your design.
- Another option is to combine gravel, stone and brick materials in order to create a more genuine feeling English garden landscape design.
- You should be avoiding the creation of formal angles or conservative style patterns. Instead you should be integrating curving designs and soft lines in order to suggest romance and whimsy instead.
Accessories
The quaint English garden landscape design that you create should be a place that is both relaxing and tranquil, and it should allow for you to enjoy all the best things that outdoor living has to offer. The garden accessories that you decide to use are going to place an important influence on the atmosphere that you create as well as the theme for your outdoor space. You should be selecting décor that is capable of complimenting the natural, free flowing uniqueness that is personified by the English countryside experience.
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Originally posted 2009-08-14 03:04:20. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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December 11th, 2009 — Gardening Tips, container gardening
There are seven different, basic elements that are going to be required when you are beginning an organic container garden of any time. These seven elements are water, plants, sunlight, temperature, fertilizers or nutrients, patience and adequate space.
1. Plants are one of the more obvious basic elements because they are what is going to be planted, grown and harvested. This is what organic gardening is all about. You should be choosing plants that you are interested in growing and harvesting in order to get the most out of your garden space. You can grow anything you want in containers, and the plants will stay adequately sized for the containers because the roots will be properly contained. Determine the types of plants or crops you are interested in growing and make sure to use them properly.
2. Water is another essential for your organic garden. The soil in your planters should always be properly watered, but you should take care not to drown your plants. The soil should be moist but never overly wet.
3. Sunlight is another essential, and it needs to be offered to your plants every single day. Make sure that your plants are being placed in an area where they are going to receive adequate daily sunlight. You must also make sure to remove them if it becomes too hot, however, because the leaves can be burned or dried out by too much sun.
4. Temperature is another essential, as plants should be kept in a steady temperature ranging between 55 degrees and 75 degrees Celsius. This will help to make sure that your plants keep their moisture and maintain their shine. The roots of your container plants are going to be much more sensitive to temperature than plants that are placed in the ground, so make sure that your plants are getting the right temperature in order for them to thrive.
5. Fertilizers and nutrients are also vital for the success of your plants. Choose organic fertilizers that contain no chemicals to make sure that your plants get everything they need and nothing that they don’t. You can buy a multitude of different fertilizer products from your local gardening shop.
6. Planning out your gardening space is also important. You are going to need a fair bit of space in order to accommodate your container garden, so make sure that you plan this all out properly before you go about planting. Once you plant in your containers, moving them may be difficult.
7. Finally, patience is an often overlooked but vitally important element when it comes to organic container gardening. Make sure that you are patient when working with your garden in order to obtain the best possible results. This is the best way to ensure that you enjoy your garden and allow it to thrive in your care.
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Originally posted 2009-08-12 03:57:31. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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