Creating Private Garden Spaces

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Creating Private Garden Spaces

Creating a private garden space is a lot of fun to do, but it also provides you with years of enjoyment after the fact too. Sometimes called garden rooms, or outdoor rooms, a private garden space is made to be private. A sanctuary you can retreat to anytime you’d like, to enjoy nature, smell the beautiful flowers growing, and simply destress from the everyday hustle and bustle of life.

When planning your private garden, the general goal is usually to create a quiet place to retreat from the world. This garden doesn’t have to be fully private, but it does have a much more calming effect when it’s at least semi-private. So consider the location of your garden before starting to create it. If you must place the garden near busy or noisy areas such as close to the street, there are tactics you can use in your planning and design which will help dampen the noise and distractions. If possible though, you’ll get the best results from a private garden space by creating it away from everyday noise and activity.

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Planting Design

Planting Design

At first glance you may think this is about landscaping and to a certain extent it is, but planting design is more about the arrangement, the species selection and achieving an overall botanical harmony rather than changing the layout of your lawn. Sounds complicated but in reality it is quite simple. Planting design is all about creating a synergy, if you will, between you and the garden. Gone are the days of going to the local nursery or store and buying a few plants that look cute. Think about it, how often did that impulse plant purchase live? Chances are not too long or they caused the destruction of some other plants you had. It is important and strategic to have a planting design so you can achieve the look and coverage you desire.

You must always remember that you are dealing with a three dimensional area when creating a planting design, so not only are you trying to cover an area but also the depth and width as well. So not only does size play a role but also does how wide the plants will become as well as how thick. And we are talking in the adult or grown stage, not at the purchase stage. You need to factor in growth when choosing your plants plus you need to consider compatibility. Whether you know it or not, many plants are not able to coexist with others and can cause problems later in the age of the garden. A tree that grows too quickly or not quick enough can and will affect the health of your other plants. Some plants are even caustic to others and you should always check the compatibility of all the plants being considered.

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Ten Ways to Get your Kids Involved in Gardening This Year

Ten Ways to Get your Kids Involved in Gardening This Year

Gardening is work, no doubt about it. But it?s also fun, and can also be a way for the entire family to enjoy a hobby when children as well as parents become involved. Gardening is also a great way to teach your little ones about responsibly caring for other living things and increase their appreciation for our wonderful natural world.

To help you get started, here are 10 ways to get your children interested in taking up gardening, getting them actively involved and help them to become true little gardeners:

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The Joy of Keeping A Garden Journal

The Joy of Keeping A Garden Journal

In the flush of excitement we all get when planning a new garden, or finding a beautiful new plant at the store, we don’t always think to stop and create a record of our gardening activities. And while it’s not critical to keep a garden record, it can be extremely helpful in knowing how your plants are doing, keeping track of things you’ve tried and either succeeded or failed at, and revisiting the joy your garden brings anytime you’d like.

And that’s where a garden journal comes in. Keeping a garden journal can help you to learn from past experiences. It can also help you keep track of various plants, trees or bushes you have. It can be used to keep notes about common diseases or pests, watering and soil requirements, and so much more.

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Japanese Gardening

Japanese Gardening

Japanese Gardening has become quite popular in recent years. When people think of a Japanese garden, they picture a tranquil, peaceful place to get away from the fast pace of world.

True Japanese gardening is steeped in rich history and tradition. Many people have the wrong impression of Japanese gardens too. Some people think for instance, that a Japanese garden is filled with elaborate and exotic plants and flowers. In reality though, traditional Japanese gardens can sometimes seem quite mundane, or even boring at times.

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What Is Hydroponic Gardening

What Is Hydroponic Gardening

Hydroponic gardening is a process of growing plants, flowers, and vegetables without soil. While not a new technique, hydroponic gardening does seem to be gaining interest among hobby home gardeners these days.

Some people think of hydroponic gardening as growing plants in water instead of soil, but that’s technically incorrect. Instead, the plants are actually grown in a liquid mineral nutrient solution. Sometimes other things are used for growing hydroponics though, and these can include clay, sand, gravel, and vermiculite.
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Gardening in Greenhouses

Gardening in Greenhouses

Gardening in a greenhouse allows you to control growing conditions such as temperature, water, soil erosion and more. Many people actually prefer to have their entire garden inside a greenhouse, because the environment is much more controlled and because it allows them to tend their gardens all year round.

Greenhouses are simply structures of varying sizes which are designed specifically for growing plants. They’re often designed with many windows, or using side and roof materials which are primarily see through (such as plastic, fiberglass, or regular glass) so that plenty of sun is able to continuously pour in throughout the day.

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A Beginners Guide to the Different Garden Styles

A Beginners Guide to the Different Garden Styles

It?s not uncommon for beginning gardeners to feel a little overwhelmed by the number of gardening styles that exist and the differences between them. Though many people elect to carry out one style, combining several styles into one garden is not only perfectly permissible, it can bring perfectly gorgeous results as well.

However, understanding style differences can be important, so here?s a run down on a few of today?s most popular gardening styles:

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Garden Planning

Garden Planning

So you have barren or blank spot in your backyard and you want to spruce up the area with some plants, trees and vegetation. Do you just run out to the local nursery or home store and buy a bunch of things? No, you need a plan, a garden plan in order to determine what you really want and what will really work. As they, say if you fail to plan then you be planning to fail. There is a basic organization that must be followed in order to achieve the lasting results you expect. By following these simple steps, you can plan a gorgeous garden to your exact details and needs.

Size ? how big do you want the garden or how big is the area you wish to use. This is very important and will save you money when plant purchasing time comes around.

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Garden Planning

Garden Planning

When you’re ready to start planting a garden of any kind, the first thing you’ll need to do is actually plan where things will be planted in your yard. By planning your garden first, you’ll be able to create a beautiful landscape out of your yard, while making sure all plants and flowers compliment each other in color, height, texture and more.

You’ll also be able to make sure you’re not creating problems in your garden, that may make things difficult later in the growing season. If you’re planting wildflowers which grow as tall as two feet for instance, you won’t want to plant those right in front of a tulip garden which has flowers that will only grow to about ten inches in height.

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