When was the last time we took in the fresh air or laid down on the grass and let out a sigh of relief? The hectic lifestyle that forces adults and children to keep running errands or waste their time on electronic devices has been causing severe mental and physical health issues. With modernisation and globalisation, the forest area has been getting wiped out with every passing year making it impossible for nature to thrive and give us fresh air or produce.
If you are blessed with a good home space with ample backyard space, you must smartly utilise them to create your own garden space that will work wonders to elevate your mood and health. They will offer you fresh oxygen to breathe, and fresh fruits and vegetables will be helpful in your kitchen. Kids and adults can lounge under the sun and play around the garden area. No matter the size of your garden, with strategic planning, you can create an attractive and valuable garden landscape in no time. A well-kept garden also helps increase the home’s property value in case you decide to sell it. Check out some amazing ideas of garden design in this article.
See also: Small home garden design ideas
Why is having an aesthetic garden space important for your home?
We all have heard from elders and studied in schools just how precious trees and plants are for the entire ecosystem. They provide fresh, breathable oxygen and produce fresh fruits and vegetables. Even their flowers, leaves and wood are helpful to humans. With the constant cutting down of trees, there is only a little green space left in cities. Hence, homeowners need to create a garden landscape in their backyards for the betterment of their health.
Gardens beautify your homes, for starters. They also help add to the land value. Plants of different flowers add colour and vibrancy to dull backyards. Breathing in fragrant flowers will lift anyone’s mood. Plants like bamboo, peace lily and money plants are said to bring luck and offer peace of mind.
Building various vegetable patches will help you produce good quality vegetables in your backyard, ready-to-cook dishes. They will also cut down extra grocery costs. Add smart furniture to create a good lounging space in your backyard. One has many options to create their perfect relaxing zone to chill at during holidays or when one craves some alone time.
Gardens are enjoyable and easy to maintain. You can always keep experimenting with the design of your gardens.
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Ideas of garden designs and pointers
Prepare your lawn and calculate the space
Before you even think about potting in plants and herbs, take some time to look at your lawn’s condition. If it is an empty space, you must complete some tasks to prepare the yard or patio for gardening properly.
Do not stick to the old-fashioned rectangular shape; you can modify the shape of your garden space into an oval, circle or any other fun shape you fancy. Measure the size of your area; if your garden is large, you have ample space to plant large trees such as Mangoes or Amla, which are very beneficial. For limited spaces, small plants and vegetable patches can work well.
Next, figure out the soil conditions of your space. No plants or trees will thrive on soil that lacks the essential nutrients required for their growth. Not every plant grows on a particular soil, so if you have specific plants in mind, study their soil-requirement and prepare your soil by adding the required mixture and manure. A proper drainage system must also be installed to prevent them from rotting during heavy rainfall.
Another thing to observe is sun exposure. Every plant and tree needs ample sunlight to grow healthy, and planting trees in a corner where the sun does not reach will be foolish.
Build a garden patch for vegetables and herbs
Before you start planting pretty flower shrubs or large trees, strategically think about the position of the vegetable patches. We all know how hard growing healthy vegetables and herbs are. They require a particular amount of sun exposure, water and nutrients to produce edible and healthy vegetables. And if you really want to create an organic vegetable patch, opt for seed beds and boxes for seed germination. Line them up in an area where they can receive a good amount of sunlight. Use one area to lay down mud or terracotta pots to plant the sprouted seeds and maintain them to grow into herbs and small plants. You can grow useful herbs like chillies, oregano, basil and cilantro that one uses daily to cook meals.
Divide your vegetable patch into herbs and underground vegetable plants and label them to identify them easily. Extra planting techniques such as pest control and harvesting methods should also be practised. Fence off the area, so animals and birds do not feast on them.
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Plant pretty flowers
Without colour, any space can end up looking dull and cold. To not make your garden look boring, use plants that sprout colourful flowers of all shapes and sizes to make your garden look visually appealing. Planting flowers is the most exciting part of gardening.
Find a good area with ample sunlight to start planning potting plants. Buy good quality plastic or terracotta pots to plant store-bought plants, or use them to re-pot the seeds. One can always DIY their pots, paint them with bright colours or draw patterns on them to make them look like decoration pieces. Fence off flower beds if you wish to grow your plants directly from seeds. Also, use a proper soil mix.
Plant low-maintenance evergreen shrubs such as Photinia or Choisya. Roses and jasmine require effort but bloom beautiful and fragrant flowers. Marigolds, petunias and pansies are also easy to grow. Use nets to cover the flowers so the birds don’t destroy them. Flowers are often planted along the edge of the walls of the home, or at the entrance.
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Trees for your garden
Trees are a good source of air, fruits and shade. Their branches and trunks can be used to hang hammocks or for shelves to hold small decorative items and bird beds. Trees that have a thick canopy like a mango tree, will provide shade during summer. Orange and apple trees will provide juicy fruits. They also provide a home to birds that will make your garden space feel alive.
Plant trees at the boundaries of your garden wall, or beside your lounge area. You can shape your tree into a beautiful canopy by regularly trimming them.
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Creating a lounge area
Gardens are not only for growing vegetables or planting trees, but should also be a space where you can lounge peacefully under the sun. The perfect place to build your relaxing zone is usually under the shade of a sturdy tree. Invest in small patio items of furniture such as comfortable stools to sit on. Add a small glass or metal centre table to keep items. Wooden furniture might rot away during the rainy season so avoid those. For small gardens, buy movable or foldable furniture that can be stored away when not required. If your backyard has a pool, place sunbeds for soaking.
Fancy appliances such as a fire pit or a wooden oven can also be placed. They will be useful when one wishes to host parties outside during cold days. Hang lights from the tree’s branches for lighting. Decorate your lounge space according to your heart’s wish.
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FAQs
What other things can be done besides plants and chairs to beautify your garden?
If your space and budget allow, go all out and install a mini fountain to elevate the look of your garden. Or put in bird-bath structures, a gazebo, two-seater swings or even a playhouse for the kids.
What are the rules for properly maintaining a garden?
Stick to your schedule and water/trim the plants accordingly. Cover the furniture and plants during rainy seasons or harsh winters. Have proper fencing not to let strangers or wild animals wander in.
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