Small city lots provide
an unusual challenge to home
landscapers trying to create a colorful
and vibrant landscape in a small
space so that it appears larger
than it actually is, and without looking
crowded or overgrown.
Smaller lots really need bright,
multihued flowers, shrubs and
bushes to balance the impressive
scale of the home; yet traditional
varieties of garden plants often
grow too large for modern yards.
Fortunately, plant breeders have
developed many new varieties of
plants that will stay small and
compact, yet add months of color
in very little space.
One fresh option for home
landscapers is a new breed of English Butterfly
Bush. Known for its fragrant
flowers that attract hordes
of butterflies. This
scaled-down model grows only 4 to
5 feet tall yet still attracts butterflies
of all kinds.
Hydrangeas, another traditional
favorite, also have a tendency
to take over smaller spaces.
The Cityline hydrangea series
developed in Europe, where small
plots are the norm, grows only 3
feet tall. Four new varieties have
the color of old favorites such as
Pink Beauty, but require less than
half the space.
Homeowners who want to use
native plants in smaller gardens
should look at the dwarf tea called Little
Henry, which reaches just 3
feet in height, has fragrant summer
flowers and vibrant orange
fall foliage. Ninebark, another
popular native plant, has also
been tamed. While older ninebark
varieties often grew to 10 feet, the
more compact Summer Wine variety
grows only 6 feet tall and has
rich purple foliage for summerlong
color.
I think it's best to save money and buy plants online that are perfect for your
arden. When you buy plants online it's a positive experience for you and your garden
because local nurseries and garden centers, have limited space available to them
displaying plants for sale, so they often carry a smaller selection of plants.
Online nurseries always have a bigger selection and offer convenience! Buying plants
online, you get to compare prices, find the best quality, research growing
conditions, and learn about the plant variety’s history all from the comfort
or your living room.
Garden Fountains
Garden fountains are becoming increasingly popular to accent
outdoor areas. Garden fountains will add the look of elegance and class to any garden.
Garden fountains generate such a wonderful gentle sound that will relax you
you as you come home and unwind from a stress-filled day.
Setting garden fountains in your garden and outdoor spaces is sure to enhance the
quality of your surroundings. Garden fountains take up very little square footage,
they add the gentle sound of a softly splashing water. You'll find few things
are more delightful on a lazy summer day than a gently flowing fountain.
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A Reading Garden
Community reading
gardens are taking root across
America.
Here are some helpful hints for
creating a reading garden in your
backyard.
Essentials include a clear
area, a bench or hammock, shade
and light and flowers and plants for
inspiration and beauty. Think of
color, shape, contrast and scent.
Start by clearing out debris,
sticks, stones and weeds.
A
vibrant lawn sets the stage. For
mowing larger areas, a zero-turn
rider, like the Troy-Bilt RZT 50,
reduces time and effort. You can
go forward, backward and cut
around landscaping and trees.
A lawn tractor can help quickly
mow and mulch and haul materials.
A string trimmer trims under
and around bushes, trees and
fences. Tillers create rich, workable
soil by cutting into it and
turning under vegetation and
compost.
Consider whether you want to
spend more time reading or gardening,
and choose high- or lowmaintenance
flowers and plants.
For privacy and quiet, try a hedge
or screen of ivy. A border of flowers,
plants, stones or shrubs can set off
your outdoor “reading room.” If
there’s no tree for shade, try taller
shrubs, bushes or ivy on a trellis.
The final step is the simplest.
Open up a book and experience
the beauty and inspiration of your
reading garden.
Gardening tools are easy to lose in the yard. Just paint a part of the handle a
bright color and you will spot it. Also if someone borrows one or more of
your gardening tools you are much more likely to get it back!
