Weekly Design Inspiration: (Not So) Secret Garden Tips
We did it! We made it through the dreary winter months and have been rewarded with beautiful, warm, summery weather. After the May long weekend is when many gardeners start to plant their plants for the year, and if you need a little garden revamp inspiration, we’ve got you covered! Whether you are looking to expand your garden, introduce hardscaping, or add some fun features, there are so many different ways to create some personality within your space.
Get on Our Levels
So often, we find ourselves thinking of gardens as flat spaces, leaving them lacking depth. Gardens actually have few boundaries and we should be thinking of designing them in levels, just as you would do with a room. Within a garden, try to have low-lying plants, perky flowers full of colour, and statuesque tall plants. If you are feeling even more ambitious, pergolas and other structures provide opportunities to use vines that can drape along the walls and ceiling of a given structure.
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Stuck Between a Rock and a Hardscape
Even those of us with green thumbs can appreciate that gardens are a lot of work, and don’t always suit the personality of the space. Instead, opt for a mixture of landscaping and hardscaping. The upkeep for stones and rocks is minimal, but it can have a huge graphic impact on the space. Additionally, if you’re struggling to determine the layout of your yard, pavers and large, flat rocks can create pathways, guiding guests from space to space.
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Lost and Found
If you’re looking to add a sense of whimsy to your garden, consider using some found objects. Not only are these items usually secondhand, which is great for our planet, they can provide new options for plants and arrangements. Ladders can host sprawling vines up their sides and small potted plants on the steps, while watering cans and old tree stumps can become vessels for larger plants.
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Design Tip: If you are new to gardening, try to introduce perennials slowly. It will take years for them to fill out, so annuals to fill in the spots in between the perennials. Not only are annuals usually cheaper than perennials, but they add vibrancy to the garden with their colours!
