2021 brings on new, exciting landscaping/ gardening trends while revitalizing some older ones. After the particularly long (and odd) year that was 2020, many people feelt ike 2020 couldn’t come to a close sooner. In the last year many people found themselves spending more and more time at home and with that also using there backyards more then in the past. Studies show an increase in gardening & time spent outdoors in 2020, and continuing threw this year.
Outdoor Living Spaces offer privacy while also adding a vibrant landscape of color (with the right plants!) to your home or business
Adjusting to the new way of life brought on by 2020, things like; practicing social distancing, early curfews, buffering zoom meetings, choppy video calls etc became normal & are now common in many peoples lives. This makes having a place to relax & unwind more desirable then ever. Enter outdoor living spaces. Outdoor living spaces in particular are going to be one of the most sought after landscaping trends in this new year. Gardening, outdoor-living spaces, family garden projects, even something as simple as going out for a walk can be great sources of relaxation and or stress relief. If you can do all of these things in your backyard, why not?
Note: This Article is unfinished & still in production phase.
Flower gardens add a burst of color to your home. A fountain adds a tranquil feel to your yard. Check out our guide for creating a beautiful flower garden for under $150!
What you’ll need
Item
Style
Cost
Outdoor Water Fountain
3 tiered resing barrel fountain (Ours was from Lowes)
$60.99
Edging
Wooden Edging For tiered click here, striaght click here
$9.98 /3FT
Tools Required
Edging Shovel
Metal Rake
Thatcher or Tiller
A walkthrough of of our flower garden. From grass – garden
A Hoe and a Wheelbarrow are not required but will speed things up. The budget for this DIY flower garden is < $150 (depending on what plants you choose).
Border / edging. We went with tiered Brown wood edging. Measure the perimeter of your garden to figure out how much edging you’ll need. For a tiered look go with this style. For a straight look use these.
Adding edging border brings a garden together & stops your garden from growing into your lawn.
Complementary Style Buy products with the same style like this Tiered Edging & Fountain
Where do I start?
Take a good look at your lawn. Note which areas get the most sunlight & take note of the natural slope of your lawn. Your garden should be on relatively level ground. Make sure the area you choose gets at least 6 -8 hours of sunlight a day. Sunlight & level are important to a gardens health, Proportion is key to making a garden look natural. Don’t be afraid to make your garden extend into your lawn. Long, skinny beds that hug your home or fence-line are a common mistake when designing a garden
Sunlight & level are important to a gardens health, Proportion is key to making a garden look natural
Pick a spot in your lawn that gets adequate sunlight. Start by raking & removing grass. Remove Grass, Thatch soil, Edge, Add top soil, select border, Raise the center of your bed to make your water piece pop.
The border, centerpiece & layout should compliment eachother, matching the design oif your garden
Keep it simple.
Having a clear, simple vision when planning your flower garden is key. Every piece should flow with the next. Leave room in between features/plants for a natural look and to keep your garden from looking “cluttered”. Purchase multiples of the same plant to keep your gardens layout consistent. The earthy tones of the Water Centerpiece compliment the wooden border. Tree canopies & green grass surround the garden creating a rich tapestry of color and texture. The flowers we used evoke the same earthy / zen style that’s reflected in the design.
This garden starts square in the middle of the chain link fence which divides the front and back yard. We’re going for a “zen” look here, so it’s important to keep the layout proportionate with your Fence / Property Line. The fencing made keeping our proportions right simple.
Where do I place my garden in my lawn?
You’ll want to make the garden bed in an area of your lawn that’s easy to access. Our garden has a rectangular shape with curved edges. Its roughly twelve – feet long and five-feet-wide. The water piece is placed in the center (About 1′ foot out, leaving 2′ 1/2 feet in front for flowers). leaving enough space on either side for accents. This yards fencing made keeping things proportional easy. There are 3 sets of chain link fencing and the garden takes up one set of chain link
Note: Article draft ends here. Will be updated & finished soon. Thanks for Visiting HiddenLeafLandscaping!
