What should a good garden comprise of? Is there really such a thing as a good garden? If you're keeping your garden for quite a long time as it is, maybe you better do some improvements now and make your garden more appealing. Houzz details tips on how any homemaker can achieve a "good garden" for their outdoor space.
1. Give the garden curves, bumps, and bruises.
Creating the illusion of "bumps" and "curves" for your pathway will give the perception of a beautifully well-thought of garden. Make this a part of your concept in your garden, even a simple curved path will make a difference for your garden.
2. Play with Light
Abundant sunlight in your garden will not only shower your plants with the nutrients they need, it also plays a role in making your garden stunningly beautiful. As a pro-tip given by the author, you need to go where the light is and "play" with it in your garden.
"Notice where the sun is in your landscape at all times of the year - where it starts and where it ends up," according to the article. "If your garden gets open, low light during sunsets, plant grasses in such a way that they capture that light, absorb it and glow like ribbons of soft fire. Trees like willow or birch create undulating, dappled light at midday with their somewhat open canopy, inducing a swirling mirror ball effect on the ground below where sun and shade dance and flirt."
3. Add benches and Display Art
Create your garden as your own sanctuary, your tiny park wherein you can relax and rest for awhile. What you can do is to add a "bench" wherein you can read your morning paper and sip your coffee. Another interesting thing that you can put on is "art". Include some art pieces that you want to see in your garden, this will somewhat spice up the look of your area.
