The gardening industry is worth billions of dollars in America and there are plenty of resources available like magazines, blogs (like ours!), TV shows and experts to help inspire your dream garden. But sometimes it’s hard to just… well, get started. If you want to do more with your outdoor space but you’re not quite sure where to begin, here are three unique ideas to inspire your back yard.
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Create a secluded retreat
Imagine a quaint space just big enough for two that includes a simple water feature, lush plants and an overhead enclosure for shade like an arbor or pergola. You can create the space of your dreams with two comfortable chairs and a small bistro table or a cushioned outdoor loveseat. Add outdoor string lights on your arbor for soft romantic lighting.
Grow food in limited space
Is there anything better than a bite out of a fresh, juicy tomato straight from your garden? What about a crispy salad made from your lettuce, cucumbers, and fresh herbs? Everyone loves the idea of having a lush garden full of fresh fruits and vegetables, but it’s not always feasible based on the yard size or budget. And let’s face it, planting and growing a successful garden to harvest a meal can take a lot of time. However, there are many ways you can have fresh produce from your yard with simple, time-saving methods.
- Simply start by planting tomatoes in a pot that you can keep on your front or back porch.
- Include ornamental edibles in your existing gardens such as kale, arugula, swiss chard, carrots, and
- If you’re short on space or only want easy maintenance, consider hanging planters on your patio or growing delicious, fragrant herbs indoors using a vertical planter.
Pollinator gardens
Many people are concerned about the environment and are aware of the peril that bees and butterflies face. The Million Pollinator Garden Challenge is a nationwide call to action to create gardens and landscapes that help revive the health of bees, butterflies, birds and other pollinators across America.
To get your pollinator garden started you need to use plants that are valuable pollen sources such as bright, attractive flowers or trees such as willows, tulip trees, poplars, elderberry, and cherry. When planting flowers think ahead in terms of the full growing season to establish a continuous bloom that benefits pollinators all growing season long.
For example, early spring plants include wild lupine, penstemon and fireweed. In the summer try mints, bergamot and sunflowers, and in the late season plant aster and goldenrod. Plant flowers in clusters to help the bees be more efficient and include a water source nearby. Remember to plant your pollinator garden in the sunniest spot in your yard.
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