Today, there is a world of choice when it comes to accessorising your garden. The humble garden gnome has given way to weird and wonderful creatures of every species—there are water features, solar lighting in a rainbow of colours, and a huge range of garden furniture so you can sit back and admire the effect.
However, too many ornaments can detract from the natural beauty of a garden. When you have worked hard to choose the right plants and cared for them so that they flourish, you want your flowers, trees, and shrubs to be the focus of attention. A garden containing too many man-made objects runs the risk of looking overcrowded and fussy.
That said, some man-made objects in the garden are an unavoidable necessity, whilst others, used in the right way, can enhance the appearance of flowers and foliage. To lessen the impact of garden clutter, try to ensure your accessories blend in. This might mean painting a bicycle shed in a shade that compliments your garden colour scheme, choosing furniture in natural wood, or concealing lights so they are not visible in the daytime.
Landscaping your garden can be a great way to show off rare and attractive plants to their best advantage. With professional advice, you can design your garden so that plants have sunny or shady spots in which to thrive, more of your plants can be seen, colours and textures work in harmony, and the display looks attractive all year round.
Search online for landscaping and garden maintenance services near you, or ask friends whose gardens you admire for their recommendations.
Your garden isn’t just an extension of your house. Careful landscaping and design will accentuate its natural features to create a unique and special space for you to enjoy.
Sources:
11 Landscape Design Mistakes to Avoid in 2015, Gardenista
Jinny Blom: how to get the natural look, Telegraph
That said, some man-made objects in the garden are an unavoidable necessity, whilst others, used in the right way, can enhance the appearance of flowers and foliage. To lessen the impact of garden clutter, try to ensure your accessories blend in. This might mean painting a bicycle shed in a shade that compliments your garden colour scheme, choosing furniture in natural wood, or concealing lights so they are not visible in the daytime.
Landscaping your garden can be a great way to show off rare and attractive plants to their best advantage. With professional advice, you can design your garden so that plants have sunny or shady spots in which to thrive, more of your plants can be seen, colours and textures work in harmony, and the display looks attractive all year round.
Search online for landscaping and garden maintenance services near you, or ask friends whose gardens you admire for their recommendations.
Your garden isn’t just an extension of your house. Careful landscaping and design will accentuate its natural features to create a unique and special space for you to enjoy.
Sources:
11 Landscape Design Mistakes to Avoid in 2015, Gardenista
Jinny Blom: how to get the natural look, Telegraph