Water is essential for maintaining healthy plants. Make sure you water your plants regularly, especially in the summer when the soil may become dry.
If you want to enjoy beautiful sights and scents from your garden - use plants that produce fragrant flowers. Not only will you be enjoying the wonderful smells, but you will also be helping to encourage pollination in the garden. Here are some of the best plants to use for this purpose: Lavender is a great choice for a fragrant garden because it produces purple flowers that attract bees. Roses also make a beautiful floral addition, and their petals emit a sweet fragrance. There are many other plants that can be used for fragrance as well; just ask your local garden center or nursery about specific varieties that produce strong-smelling blooms.
Adding a pond or stream to your garden provides both convenience and fun for you and your family. A pond can provide a place to cool off in the summer, while a stream can be enjoyed for fishing, swimming, and splashtime. Both features can make your garden more enjoyable and attractive for visitors.
A well designed garden can be enjoyed by all - young and old, small or large, city or rural dwellers. Gardens can provide a setting in which to spend time with family and friends, to relax and peaceful, or to learn and explore. A well designed garden will have a variety of plants and flowers that are appropriate for the season, an area for children to play, pathways that are easy to walk on, and features that add interest.
A water garden should be placed in a sunny spot with good air circulation. This is important to ensure that the plants receive enough sunlight and fresh air.
I used gravel and stones to create pathways around my pool. It added a natural feel and looked great. If you don't have any stones or gravel lying around, you can use plants or smaller rocks to create the same effect.
