Saturday, December 26, 2015

A Guide To Building A Garden Decor Portland OR

By Christine Schmidt


Elegance is an important part of looking good and nothing says it better than an up to date garden decor. It does not have to be expensive, just well thought of and manicured. In designing a garden decor Portland OR the following are useful pointers to a beautiful garden.

Foremost, it is important to decide whether it is a food or an aesthetic garden. A food garden would be a great idea for someone who wants to grow their own vegetables. It also brings out rows of beautiful and neatly planted square or rectangular raise beds with different shades of greens depending on the vegetables. An aesthetic ground is that which contains flowers, trees and works of art.

When building a garden, its mandatory to have plants. Plants therefore being an integral part need to be well chosen and well adaptable to the conditions in that area. It is advised to consult a botanist to get to know the plants that are of the same ecological area in order for them to be able to thrive with least effort and management. The professional will also help you in picking up the matching plants and flowers to mix up with in the grounds.

It is essential to know what flower bed designs best fits your grounds depending on space available, personal preferences and strategic placement. The designs may vary in size shape like urns, pots and containers . In small cluttered spaces, hanging flowers in vases are ideal. Spacious rooms or a backyard call for lawns, big pots and containers.

Plants depend on water to survive; therefore water availability to them is crucial. You may depend on rain in some areas but during the dry season, one needs to irrigate the precincts to keep up the state of the plants the same throughout the season.

Depending on the ambiance you want the grounds to create, select trees that will serve you through all seasons and that will grow well in your region. Put into consideration the shape, growth rate, height, shade and the amount of litter you expect.

To add on the feeling of calm and tranquility, a water feature will do the magic. The feature can be as large as mini waterfall and as small as a fountain or a water sculpture. It is however important to be committed to the care that the water feature will require from time to time. You get some crazy ideas from friends and relatives. It is wise to try out a unique design as it may prove to be attractive and classic in a way that was never thought of before.

Lastly, art and furniture are a great way to add to the ambiance that the decor emits. One can add a mural on an adjacent wall; this could add a lovely backdrop to the garden. If you are not too experimental, then a framed painting would do the trick. Since the outdoor is to be enjoyed, one can touch up with some furniture as an enticing visual element or for comfort. The furniture color should match the overall design bearing in mind how it will handle the weather.




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