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Guess what? You don’t have to live near the seashore to inject nautical-inspired themes into your yard. A garden shed can give you that nautical lounge area.
Plus, beach landscape ideas can work well in urban and rural places. So, even if you don’t reside near the coast, no one’s stopping you from decorating your space with nautical decors.
Rattan garden furniture, paired with salt-tolerant plants, is one of our favourite combos for coastal-themed outdoor. But we have more beach garden ideas to share with you in this post.
Check out these fascinating designs and get ready to have a backyard that bespeaks the ocean!
1. Surfboard garden signSurfboards are one of the essential items that a beach garden theme must-have. A welcome sign like these can already add a touch of the coast to your humble backyard.
What a smart way to welcome your fellow ocean and surf-lovers friends into your outdoor space!
Image Credit: Flickr, Marco Verch Professional Photographer2.If you have old surfboards in your shed (or know someone who has), for the love of the ocean, don’t throw them away. Give them a second life as fences in your garden.
Image Credit: Pxhere3. Garden gate with ship’s chainThese wooden posts decorated with rusty ship chains are an excellent garden gate idea for your beach-themed driveway. This nautical decor goes hand-in-hand, evoking the zest of the ocean.
4. Nautical lounge areaAn uninspired corner space of this garden is transformed into a cosy and fun beach patio. A beach sign and ship wheel are hung on the wall, and the DIY benches and cushions come in hues of blue and are constructed from an old cable drum.
The brick wall on the side adds warmth, perfectly blending in with the light grey wall.
5. Boat garden pondAn old boat may not be ideal for island hopping use, but it can fill in the job well as a garden pond.
Lay boards across the front and back of the boat to create a simple seating area.
Top tip: Place cinder blocks under both ends of the pallet if you want to have a “boat dock”.
Image Credit: Pxhere6. Beach pebble landscapeThis pebble garden design idea gives off the look of a shingle beach. It’s ideal for front yards and landscaped areas with pebbles or small to medium-sized cobbles.
Image Credit: Pxhere7. Give palm trees a spot in your yardThe sight of palm trees can make us think of a beach landscape. You don’t have to go for the gigantic ones; some are small enough to make good container plants.
Use the trees as a source of shade and place them near your beach sun loungers.
Image Credit: Pxhere8. Fish mailboxLet your mail and letters get swallowed by this big fish. Adding interest to a simple yard space, this fish mailbox provides a great piece for seashore landscaping.
This will surely catch the attention of your neighbours!
Image Credit: Flickr, Terence Faircloth9.
Add your own lighthouseIt could be as big as the actual lighthouse you see on the offshore or create a miniature that can fit in your small garden. If you’re going for the first one, we recommend putting it near your swimming pool or a large water feature.
But if it’s the latter, it would make a great decoration for small garden ponds.
Image Credit: Pxhere10. Make use of old boats as fixturesIn addition to water ponds, boats also make an excellent garden sofa. Take a look at this DIY project; it brings a much-needed freshness and modern feel to the patio.
11. Ship anchor on a flower or pebble bedAn anchor alone already gives the impression of the sea. Use your flowerbed as the seabed and drag the ship anchor at the centre.
Pick something that has a damaged, rusty look and a large one, if possible. This can create a focal point for your washed ashore garden.
12. DIY pirate ship playground with sandpitYour children will definitely jump for joy when they see this dazzling pirate ship playground in your backyard! Surround the ship with sandpit and small pebbles to make it look like the pirate has left it on the shore.
Admit it; you used to collect seashells when you were a kid. Check your treasure box and see if the scallop shells are still there.
If yes, then it’s time to take them out and make use of them. A great project you start doing this weekend with the kids is this seashell mailbox.
14. Urban seaside garden themeThe owner of this simple seaside backyard created a raised platform deck where a small beach hut is placed. Add striped folding chairs on the side so you can enjoy the view of your garden.
The ground level is filled with pebble stones, and there’s a built-in fire pit too for a chilly night hangout.
Image Credit: Geograph UK15. Coastal landscaping with white river rocksIdeal for small and corner garden ideas, this low maintenance coastal-inspired landscape features a white river rock. There are plantings around the fence for a clean look in the backyard.
Plus, cleaned pavers in preparation for sealing.
Besides surfing boards, hammocks are a staple when going to the beach. Having one in your garden, attached around the two tree trunks or a pergola, will give you a beach-vibe relaxing spot.
Image Credit: Public Domain Pictures17. Beach mural garden wall or fenceOne of the easiest ways to achieve a coastal garden theme is to paint your fence or bare wall like a beach! Have a look at this nautical-inspired mural on a wooden fence.
This concept would look amazing if you have a pool or an outdoor hot tub installed in your yard while surrounded by a fence like this.
18. Add a lifeguard towerLifeguard towers are commonly found on recreational beaches and public swimming pools. But you can also have one in your garden!
If you have a pool, set up a lifeguard chair and add a parasol for shade.
Create a beach bonfire experience in your backyard with a fire pit on a designated patch of sand. The owner of this garden separated the lawn from the white sand by creating a circular border.
Image Credit: Public Domain Pictures20. Go fancy with beach entry pool conceptZero-entry is one of the features that you can spend on creating a backyard swimming oasis. The open space that leads to the pool resembles a sand beach, creating a tropical vibe in the area.
Add a wood plank bridge and complemented by palm trees and a vast number of green plants around.
21. Turn your shed into seaside escapadeGarden sheds can be more than just tool storage; they can become seaside escapades, too! You can turn your ordinary outbuilding into a nautical-inspired space.
Paint it white and use plenty of deck chair striped fabric to conjure up a seaside scheme.
Image Credit: Flickr, Ronald Saunders22.
Take a cue from the coastsThe raised redwood deck and hot tub on this lower paved patio evoke a nearby coastal green feeling. There are strings of bistro lights that emit a soft glow, like starlight, above the tub.
23. Cobble-embellished wall for outdoor showerThe design of this outdoor shower gives off a luxury public shower. The wall is embellished with cobblestones on the north side edges of the shower.
A laurel hedge and wooden garden gate provide privacy.
24. DIY beach cobble fire pitThis do-it-yourself fire pit project deserves a spot in your top favourite DIY list! The buff-coloured Mexican beach cobbles and boulders are set in mortar.
White sand topped with pieces of shells fills the gas-fed fire pit. The overall appearance brings the beach to the garden.
25. Corner garden turned into a white sand areaIdeal for small backyards, the unused corner of your garden can be turned into a sandy retreat like this one! This idea is perfect if you love going to the beach but can’t find the time for regular visits.
Add decomposed granite, sand, driftwood, and grassy plants to complete the seaside look.
26. Skip the lawnThe garden lawn and the seaside don’t go well together. Take a break from using your lawnmower; instead, lay down gravel or decking. Seashell mulch is also ideal as a pathway.
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons27. Stick to a white exteriorFor a pleasing-to-the-eyes seaside garden, paint the exterior white. This helps disguise the boundary marked by fencing. At the same time, make the distinctive nautical elements stand out.
28. The seaside raised bedsRaised beds, edged with weathered wood, are very seaside-ish. If you are near the beach, this is one of the practical ways to grow flowers or start a veggie garden.
29. Or opt for container gardeningContainer garden ideas are so versatile that even a beach-themed yard can benefit from them. Add vertical shelving units or an old boat to display the pots.
You can use recycled pots of all kinds – or paint your terracotta with sea creatures for added interest.
Image Credit: Geograph UK30. Seascape landscaping with succulentsSucculents make good beach garden plants. They’re everywhere at the moment and work well in a seaside backyard context.
Other low maintenance plants have a nautical feel. For one, they don’t need much watering and are resistant to wind.
Image Credit: Flickr, ukgardenphotos31. Adirondack chairs as the focal pointIf there’s one garden piece of furniture that can bring the totalness of a beach garden vibe, that’d be Adirondack chairs. They’re resistant to wind, water, and rust and can stay outside all year-round.
Have a look at this Newby Adirondack chair, featuring ergonomic comfort.
Newby Adirondack Armchair Lounger with Slide away Leg Rest32. Paint the furniture in bright coloursSeaside garden colours include all the shades of sea, sky or sand.
But bright colours also have nautical cred, too. As for the decking, think of stripes or cheery checks, or simply a weathered one.
Bistro sets help elevate a backyard, regardless of the size. If your outdoor space is limited, a bistro set will do.
These furniture pieces are enough to give your humble beach-inspired patio more functionality. Paint them in blue to blend into the theme.
Sölback Grey Bistro Set34. Add a sculptureThe addition of sculptures in gardens makes a big difference. One can become the focal point or the centrepiece or add drama instantly. Take this massive dolphin sculpture, for example.
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons35. DIY seashell stepping stonesThe time has come for you to use up all the shells you’ve collected from the beach! The good thing about this DIY project is it’s super easy to make. You can do it with a non-stick cake pan.
Create a zen feature in the corner of your beach garden. Build a rock pool and a dock-Esque decked area. Fill the area with a range of textural native plants, boulders, and a pond.
37. Use buoys as decorsThe sturdy construction of buoys can be transformed into all sorts of useful things. Garden planters, for instance. This porch is decorated with buoys, not only in the form of planters but also on the fence and around as decor pieces.
Image Credit: Flickr, NOAA Photo Library38. Relax under a pergolaSummer in Greece sounds like a good plan. But here’s a secret: you can enjoy the experience in the comfort of your garden or patio! Take a cue from this thatched pergola with a ‘less is more approach’ exterior.
Image Credit: Flickr, Leslie39. Clam fountainIf you’re thinking of adding a water feature idea, consider this clam fountain to match the beach vibe.
Giant clam shells are especially ideal as a vessel for your fountain. You can also get faux ones and have them custom made by professionals.
Seashell garden markers are a simple way to add a touch of nautical vibe to your backyard plot. Take inspiration from this herb garden that can surely fit in with our beachy style!
Use ones that are fairly smooth on the inside, and for variety, add some oyster shells into the mix.
41. Extend the white sandHere, the white sand is extended throughout the garden, making the space kid-friendly. The bridge over the rocks let children walk across. Near the soft sand are a boat and life jackets, instead of a usual playhouse.
42. No fancy landscapeThe idea is to stick to simple planting and landscaping schemes. In this beach backyard, the owner used branches for the fencing and white sand instead of a lawn.
As for the plants, they opted for ornamental grasses, such as Festuca.
A path that leads to a garden room always makes an impression. If you’re considering adding one to your beach escape, go for a path-like bridge like this. Use ropes as handles to usher your guests to your patio retreat.
44. Stacked stonesStacked stones add a wonderful sculptural element to any garden setting. But since stones and pebbles are a close friend of the sea, they also make a fantastic feature for a beach garden.
Image Credit: Pixnio45. Surfboard showerThinking of adding an outdoor shower near your pool house? This surfboard shower is ready to add that wow factor to your backyard oasis! The incredible outdoor shower design fits both modern and minimalist garden settings.
Image Credit: Pxhere46. Alfresco in the sandThis isn’t your ordinary alfresco dining.
The white sand is soft and comfy, and you can enjoy a delicious meal while sitting on it or with just a cushion. To set up your alfresco dining, take a cue from this bohemian beach picnic experience.
Got an old boat and didn’t know what to do with it? How about re-purposing it into a potting bench? We’re talking about this one! Not only does it look creatively amazing, but the added storage is also a huge plus!
48. Fishnet wall accentThis fishnet wall decor with various sea displays makes a really nice coastal living accent. A perfect way to show off your seashell collection, vintage anchor, or wooden fishes. It’s also a nice way to decorate the wall without smearing it.
49. Treasure chest storageBuild the perfect outdoor toy storage for your kids! This DIY treasure chest box is big enough to store their toys. Place it near their playhouse so they could role-play as pirates, protecting the treasure.
Don’t let the corner of your beach garden be dull while everything blends with the theme. Make use of the space, even if it’s small. A mini drinking station like this vintage boat corner, for instance.
Round-upWho doesn’t want an oasis in their own backyard? No wonder why the beach garden theme is being hyped up by many homeowners, particularly those nautical enthusiasts.
If you’re one of them, we hope our treasured design inspirations will help you find what you’re looking for. From furniture, DIY projects to planters, lighting – the list goes on.
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Coastal garden design embraces natural textures, weathered finishes, a loose and relaxed style of planting and spots to pause and enjoy the ocean vistas stretching out before you.
Although an ocean view can come with challenging conditions, it also presents an opportunity to grow plants that thrive in the salty, windy, exposed situation, and create a design quite unlike any other.
The beach is a place of escapism and feeling a reconnection with nature, so include some of these key elements in your backyard ideas to create an outdoor space that perfectly complements its surroundings.
Coastal garden ideas
The most important aspect of a coastal garden design is to embrace the ocean and the conditions it creates as a source of inspiration. Make the most of the natural, rugged beauty of the landscape and work with it.
‘If you have a view of the sea from the house, the star of the show will be the water. The task for the garden is to then keep fairly quiet, to reduce the visual noise in the foreground and allow the eye to be drawn to the water and absorb the view,’ advises garden designer Helen Elks-Smith .
1. Plant with a palette inspired by the surroundings
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When it comes to the planting color palette for flower bed ideas in a coastal garden, take inspiration from the ocean side surroundings.
‘I like to look at the skies, the sand and the materials and take color influence from there,’ explains garden designer Jo Thompson .
Include broad swathes of coastal plants that are tolerant of the salty, windy and dry conditions that prevail, adding color, texture and movement to your garden landscape. Use of colors that reflect the ocean theme will help the garden to better fit with its surroundings.
‘Silvers, olive greens, purples, whites, blues, and yellows tend to be the colors that you find in native coastal plants, but splashes of vibrant, hot colors can be introduced, too, with the likes of kniphofias,’ adds garden designer Sue Townsend .
2. Use local materials
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When planning the hard landscaping in a coastal garden, ‘where possible use regional stone to increase the connection to the landscape – local materials will come from the same color palette of the soil and sit quietly in it.
If budget doesn’t allow, then choose an alternative material but from the same color palette,’ suggests Helen Elks-Smith.
Add boulders and other landscaping ideas with rocks to define areas or act as impromptu seating and use local stone for garden path ideas.
Like any other garden, the hard landscaping should complement the architecture of the property and link in with the surrounding landscape. 'If you are by a rugged, rocky coastline then echo the stone that you see around you; or if you are near shingle beach, source pebbles or gravel from a local quarry,’ adds Sue Townsend.
3. Protect from the elements
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A coastal garden can be subject to strong, salt laden winds so if you have the space and are able to plant a windbreak of fast growing shrubs and trees that can withstand these elements it will help provide some shelter.
‘If space is limited, a hardy hedge can help filter and slow down the effects of the wind, or another option is to create mounds or sunken areas in the garden,’ advises Sue Townsend.
The degree of protection needed will depend on whether the garden is directly on the coast or slightly further back. ‘Protecting the whole garden is likely to compromise the views, which is best avoided. Blocking wind on a coastal garden is likely to cause air turbulence, which can create new problems. Slowing the wind and focusing protection for key areas is likely to be more successful and provide more predictable results. Taller plants are very effective at slowing wind,' says Helen Elks-Smith.
4. Use fencing for screening
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If you're looking for garden fence ideas, a slatted windbreak fence can provide some protection from the wind, suggests Sue Townsend.
‘Hit-and-miss' type fencing – where the boards are alternately fixed on the front and back of the rails – whether vertical or horizontal forms, will probably withstand the wind better than a solid fence and cause less turbulence. Bespoke fencing that plays with ideas from the coastal landscape are worth exploring, too,’ advises Helen Elks-smith.
5. Build raised beds
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Raised garden beds are typical of a coastal style and one solution to cope with the poor soil of many coastal gardens and are also a solution when designing a sloping garden, which many coastal plots are.
When it comes to materials to use, ‘look to reclaimed timbers from local reclamation yards, or local stone from quarries. Work with materials that you know work in the area, and take an inventory of what appears locally,’ advises garden designer Jo Thompson.
Consider also recycled agricultural feeding troughs or old, reclaimed boat hulls to enhance the nautical theme.
6. Plant into gravel
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To recreate the natural feel of plants growing haphazardly from the sand and shingle as you would find on the coast, create a gravel garden by planting into locally sourced gravel or shingle with a selection of drought tolerant planting.
Choose both ornamental grasses to give height, and ground cover choices to scramble over the stones. The gravel will also act as a mulch to conserve moisture in the soil.
'I import compost and mulch to improve the soil below the gravel or shingle then move the gravel back – always working with what is there,' says Jo Thompson.
‘Plant into a weed free soil and then lay a 40mm depth of gravel or shingle. If you keep to this depth, the weeds will find it hard to germinate – any that do appear over time tend to have been airborne and are easy to pull out. Planting in this way gives you more ease and flexibility to lift and move plants over time, and to add bulbs, rather than wrestling with cutting holes and planting into geotexitle membranes underneath the gravel,’ advises garden designer Sue Townsend.
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‘Wooden decking works well in a sunny spot in the garden and has a wonderful coastal vibe when it is left to weather so it silvers up,’ explains Sue Thompson.
Deck ideas are perfect for a sloping garden and can be set at different levels to enjoy different views.
'On a practical basis, make sure any metal fixtures and fittings will not corrode with the salt laden winds – marine grade stainless steel light fittings, balustrades and screws would work best,’ Sue adds.
'Use hardwood, make sure it isn’t slippery, and also that it will last,' says Jo Thompson.
8. Comb the beaches
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A coastal garden is peppered with beachcomber finds, along with foraged shells, stones, lengths of driftwood and salvaged artefacts.
To these add old wooden crates and weathered pots as container gardening ideas, filled with plants suited to the conditions, such as succulents including aeonium and sempervivum that work perfectly in a seaside context and perform well in salty winds.
9. Plan a seating area to enjoy the views
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Creating somewhere to sit in the garden to enjoy the ocean view is paramount in coastal garden design.
'Once you have found the perfect spot with great views out to the landscape and protected from the winds, the next consideration is how to ensure that this same space blends out to the landscape,' explains Helen Elks-Smith.
Planting to lift the eye to the landscape and soften the view of the seating space and the furniture from the house is key.
10. Include naturalistic curves
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Reflect the natural lines of the surrounding landscape in your coastal garden design so that the garden flows into its surroundings. Just as coastal paths snake along the coastline, design garden paths and borders so that they have a carefree, loose feel, gently undulating.
What are coastal gardens?
Coastal gardens are those that are positioned beside, or near, the ocean on the coastline, so will be exposed to the winds, salty air and often dry, sloping ground conditions that are associated with the location.
The choice in planting therefore needs to take account of these conditions to ensure that plants chosen for the location can cope with the conditions.
The design of the coastal garden can also help protect plants and provide better growing conditions.
'For many coastal gardens, neighbouring properties and trees will slow the prevailing winds and reduce the salt spray and give wider plant choices,' explains Helen Elks-Smith.
How do you make a seaside garden?
You can make a seaside garden by incorporating any of the design elements mentioned above. In fact, you do not need to live by the sea to create a coastal garden design, and even inland and urban gardeners can still recreate the feel of an ocean spot by planting with coastal plants that are well suited to many conditions, and including features, materials and textures associated with the coast.
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Rachel then moved into regional lifestyle magazines, where the topics she wrote about, and people she interviewed, were as varied and eclectic as they were on radio. Always harboring a passion for homes and gardens, she jumped at the opportunity to work on The English Home and The English Garden magazines for a number of years, before joining the Period Living team, then the wider Homes & Gardens team, specializing in gardens.
HORTULUS Nursery Theme Gardens, Poland - Landscape Industry Association
The gardens were visited and impressed by Elena Buntowicz
autumn 2013. Gardens are located between the cities of Kołobrzeg and Koszalin. And although the path to them does not lie along the main road, the name of the small village of Dobzhytsia is known throughout the country.
This acquaintance was a real discovery for me! The HORTULUS Theme Gardens have been in existence for 21 years and were founded by a married couple, Ywona and Peter Bigonski.
To date, 28 different thematic gardens have been created and are open to the public, and their development continues. The HORTULUS Green Zone is a huge project that combines the design passion and agro-technical capabilities of the business owners. The ideological inspirer of the gardens is Ivona. “... She invents everything, and I just carry it out,” said Peter.
The HORTULUS Theme Gardens are really great, they have been repeatedly noted in the press and awarded, in particular, by the Polish Tourist Organization. These gardens are very famous and popular with horticultural enthusiasts from all over Europe, with about 120,000 visitors a year.
The gardens cover an area of more than 5.5 hectares. At present, more than 6,000 species and varieties of plants, including exotic species, are collected and used in expositions here (which allows milder winters than in other parts of the country). The essence of these gardens is to show the plants in the garden composition, the possibilities of their use both in different styles and in a mixture of garden variations.
Here you can see the Japanese garden, flowing into the Mediterranean; French and romantic English style; classical tricks; ecological direction and country music with a decorative garden; as well as rose gardens, herb gardens and even interpretations with the fabulous animation of forest areas. The techniques used clearly demonstrate how you can use and fit the real environment: rock ledges, stone, water, etc. into the newly created garden, while laconically adding small architectural forms or individual decorative elements. For this, Hortulusie cooperates with Polish artists, craftsmen and sculptors. Thus, gardens provide a wonderful aesthetic experience.
Looking at the stylish green rooms, you catch yourself thinking that in terms of boldness and variety of solutions, this is like a mini Chelsea Show. What is the non-standard use of architectural and engineering frames in the garden as independent installations surrounded by plants!
The creators also boldly play with color - their monochrome gardens fascinate: country gardens - white and yellow, Mediterranean - purple and blue, pink - in the romantic style, and lilac garden in the Art Nouveau style.
And even the variety of plants involved in the construction of a particular green room does not seem superfluous at all, but is quite organically woven into the theme of the plot or composition.
We were also surprised by the fantasy gardens, where the wood elves comfortably sat on the branches to watch the visitors of the garden or serenely settled down to rest; and others, of incredible size, the inhabitants of the local gardens, lurk right around us and are visible only in separate parts of the body, as if protruding from the greenery or directly from the ground!
In short, the imagination of the creators of HORTULUS Theme Gardens is truly limitless. And you too can come here looking for inspiration or ideas for your own garden.
Detailed information can be found here.
In addition, I was lucky to see a new part of the gardens Complex of Special Gardens Hortulus Spectabilis - Peter Bigonski kindly offered to visit them, although they were just getting ready for the official opening ceremony - for local authorities, representatives of science and art, politicians, tourism organizations, hotel owners and resorts, landscape architects, gardeners and other guests only at the end of September.
These were: Labyrinths and a 20-meter Vezha for observing a beautiful panorama from a height. And since these new complex Gardens have been created since 2003 on 30 hectares of land, the result was already obvious! - the world's largest hornbeam labyrinth with an area of 1 ha, with a wall height of 2 m and a total length of more than 3.2 km. This New Complex will be open to the public from June 2014. Then the labyrinth and observation tower, the stone circle and the dolmen, the Four Seasons gardens will be available.
And then the garden owners in the future plan to open a lake of 3 hectares of beach, music garden, oriental garden, sensory garden, rock garden, energy grotto, collections of national plant species and collections of acclimatized plants.
TV reports about the opening of the new Hortulus Spectabilis gardens can be viewed here:
http://www.gawex.pl/wiadomosci/informacje_wideo/1439/NOWE-OGRODY-W-DOBRZYCY
http://www.
tvn24.pl /meteo-news, 75, m/01-10-bajkowe-ogrody-na-pomorzu, 359282.html
I recommend everyone to visit Hortulus gardens in Dobrzycy!
Elena Buntovich
❶ Theme gardens :: JustLady.ru
Thematic gardens are genuine works of landscape gardening art. An interesting embodiment of impressions, fantasies, ideas by means of landscape design will allow you to plunge into an atmosphere that is pleasing to the heart and eye. When choosing a theme for such a garden, you are not limited by the framework - it can be anything your soul desires.
In landscape design, the style of a garden is certain rules of planning techniques, colors, decor elements. These main stylistic features include the choice of flowers, plants, tree species, decorative paving, the use of water as a full-fledged component of the garden.
If in many ways the choice of garden style is dictated by the location and features of the site and the architectural style of the buildings located on it, then the decisive “vote” in voting for the style is the taste of the owner, his aesthetic preferences, and in many ways, life philosophy.
There are some classic garden themes.
Wildlife Garden is a garden of luxurious and most varied colors, bright, pleasing to the eye and heart with its picturesque and free beauty. A garden of this theme is specially planned in such a way that birds, butterflies, and other representatives of the fauna feel good in it and willingly settle in it. On summer nights, flowers and plants in white, silver and light yellow tones are especially good in the wildlife garden - they magically reflect the light of the moon and stars, turning from garden flowers into fabulous creatures.
Aroma garden - filled with flowers with a bright, strong scent. The rose garden is one of the most popular and recognized themed gardens.
The theme garden's theme need not be obvious. You can make, for example, an emphasis on a certain color or variety of flowers, plants, foliage.
If you have the ability or knowledge of gardening, you can turn your favorite book, play, movie, music, travel experience, dream into your garden.
All this can be conveyed with the help of flowers, plants, decorative ornaments.
For example, if you like to watch the sunset, then in the western part of the site you can put a bench and plant plants with bright yellow, orange, red and purple colors - they will emphasize the colors of the sunset, and you can enjoy it to the fullest, admiring not only the beauty of nature, but also the creation of their own hands.
As a memory of a trip to the Mediterranean, you can arrange a small patio in the garden, and if you are attracted to the UK, turn your garden into an English garden with symmetrical design and clipped borders.
If your family loves theater in the garden, you can build a small terrace that can be draped in summer with fabric, decorated with floor vases of flowers, and next to it put something like a theatrical clothes hanger, and complement it with ampelous plants, ribbons and other hanging decorations or theater accessories.
Sun lovers can organize a sandy beach in one of the corners of the garden - fill a certain area with sand, dilute it with pebbles, install sun loungers and bright beach umbrellas there.
