We all need time to recharge and relax. A tranquil garden sanctuary can provide just that - a place where you can pour your heart and soul into creating a beautiful space for yourself. Take a moment to choose the plants that best represent peace, relaxation, and reflection for your garden sanctuary. Some plants that may embody these qualities are lavender, ferns, geraniums, roses, chrysanthemums, and daffodils. These plants can help calm the senses, promote relaxation, and offer a peaceful escape from the chaos of everyday life. Choose plants that reflect your personal interests and values to create a sanctuary that is truly unique and special to you.
Bright colors are an excellent way to bring life to your garden. They are also cheerful, and will make you smile when you are out there gardening. Some great bright colors to use in your garden include yellows, oranges, and greens.
If you live in a cold climate, incorporating cool season plants into your landscape can help you through the winter months. Cool season plants typically belong to the categories of citrus, herbaceous perennials and annuals. Citrus trees and shrubs provide winter interest with their bright colors, and herbaceous perennials like bleeding heart or blue phlox add a touch of summer to the cold months. Annuals will start producing flowers in early to mid-winter, providing welcome floral color and fragrance in an otherwise dreary landscape.
To add a little diversity to your garden, plant some plants from different parts of the world. Try a mix of plants that represent different continents, climates, and regions. This will add interest and color to your garden, and you'll be able to learn more about different cultures as you admire their plants.
Some plants that work well together in a garden are tomatoes, eggplants, and cucumbers. Tomatoes and eggplants love the warmth of the sun, while cucumbers need cooler weather to grow well. Together these three plants create a delicious salad or casserole.
Garden plants should be regularly pruned and shaped - make sure they grow in right way for you. Proper pruning and shaping of garden plants helps maintain their shape, encourages healthy growth, reduces the need for water and fertilization, creates a pleasing appearance, and aids in air circulation. Gardeners should learn how to trim stems, branches, and twigs to their desired shape, size, and spacing. When pruning flowers, be sure to remove all dead or diseased parts. Remove small branches that cross in front of larger branches at the base. Make cuts close to the ground with a clean pair of hands or a sharp knife. Cut back overhanging limbs by one-half their length; cut back a third if necessary to keep the limb from dropping off.
There are several plants that compliment each other for a beautiful effect when planted together. For example, ivy and ferns grow close together and provide a nice green backdrop to one another. Kalanchoe and African violet both thrive in moist environments and attract pollinators. Geraniums add a pop of color to any garden, and are ideal for planting near roses or lilies.
