Landscape Gardening
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You should meet some style characteristics when trying your hand at landscape gardening, as it is anything but simple. The concept came into use during the 19th century when more and more people started cutting their gardens in very fashionable styles. The English first imposed the trend which is why people often speak of ‘English Gardens’ when in fact referring to landscaping. Many home owners will hire professionals for fanciful decorations while do-it-yourself options will always be cheaper.
Landscape gardening is carried out by cutting the lawn and the hedges in a peculiar way depending on your taste. Then, the flower arrangements, the presence of fountains with water statues or rocks, small bridges and special lighting systems contribute to the artistic effect specific to landscape gardening. There are companies that prefer to change the landscape of the surrounding outdoor area by hiring professional designers to preserve the same colors all year round.
The trees, bushes and flowers play a major part in landscape gardening. The most daring of effects can be achieved by working on these elements. Thus, when you cultivate the flower beds you can choose complementing colors or you can make patterns by careful plant arrangement. Landscape gardening is not possible with plenty of work, time and effort. Sand, gravel, river rocks and even carved wood find their place in landscape gardening too, but every artistic detail has to be exploited at the maximum.
Your garden will look different at day and at night. And the outdoor lighting system contributes to the modifications and the look of the garden immensely. At night, the trees, bushes and plants only offer you shadows that you can play with and make more or less appealing with the careful location of light fixtures in the most unexpected of places. For instance, small lights along the alley will be enough to help you find the way, while leaving the mystery of the garden unspoiled.
Last but not least, the presence of a porch or a gazebo is very important for landscape gardening, together with the choice of the specific wooden garden furniture. Adapt every element to the features of the house and the size of the garden for the best effects possible. The main objective of landscape gardening should not be that of showing off but rather of creating an atmosphere that you love. Personal comfort and satisfaction definitely come first here!
