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- 8-19-2009
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Garden Inspiration
Many people want to have a great garden, but don't know where to start to get insiration. Its great to have a few ideas for your garden then try to implement them. A nice way to start this off is to go and have a look at other people's gardens, maybe friends, relatives or even gardens that are open to the public. By seeing other gardens you can see what kind of things work, such as different planting combinations or how hard lanscaping works in a garden. Some materials and plants may suit one garden, but not your own. An excellent way to get your garden full of plants is to see the plants that your friends or relatives have and take cuttings or even divide herbaceous perennials.
My favorite way of getting inspiration is to visit gardens that are open to the public. They can be a fun and interesting day out, which help you to pick up ideas on the way. I recently went to Kew Gardens, where there is plenty to see, from different period garden structures, planting combinations, trees to suit any garden, water plants and loads more.
There are many public gardens in each region of the country, making it quite easy to go and see one. A good thing about viewing a local garden is that you can see what works well in your area, as the garden will have similar soil type and local climate.
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My garden is a small typical Victorian terrace town garden. It has evolved over the six-year period that I have lived in the house. The pond addition came when the children were old enough not to fall in and also started to show a real interest in the wildlife that comes with it. I was initially inspired by my neighbour's garden that had recently been landscaped by Secret Garden.
I didn’t want the pond to be some small round thing stuck in a corner that would be forgotten, whilst on the other hand space was minimal. The pond design actually runs the width of the garden (approx. 18') with a small bridge that leads from the decking area abutting the house taking you in the main garden area. The water becomes a focal point, as you have to actually cross it to get into the garden. It is a wildlife pond with a natural vibe. The frogs and newts love it and so do the children, who seem to spend hours catching tadpoles in jars to later be returned to their home. Ponds add such a great dimension to a garden, but in my experience bold is the best way to get the most out of your pond. Secret Garden cleverly constructed the pond to look as though it had always been there. The planting was fantastic and has attracted so much wildlife that I had not previously seen in the garden. I love it!