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I have been focusing heavily on my garden this year! Both due to quarantine, and also because I’ve been shaping a special garden space in our front yard. It’s always been my vision to have people stroll up to my front door while feeling welcomed, relaxed, and joyful, and so I’ve carefully created a romantic rose grove. David Austin roses are one of my favorite kinds, and so I’ve planted plenty in shades of pink and peach, and mixed in several other plants like Rosemary, Sage, and boxwoods. Here are a few ways that you can create a similar space:
-Cohesive themes: By choosing a similar palette for my roses, it instantly ties the look together. You can do something along these lines by going with a single color palette, or by choosing plants that have similar textures and sizes. If you have planters, consider planting a few of the same plants for a larger visual impact, rather than one small one.
-Use small spaces wisely: If you only have a small patch for a garden, raised garden beds can create a beautiful look with a much higher design payoff. You can obviously build your own garden beds, but if you’d rather purchase something ready-made, at a hardware store like Lowes (click here) for under $100. These are even suitable if you have a small landing area in an apartment or a townhome.
-Tackle the weeds before they are too difficult to handle: Uprooting and dealing with the tiny weeds before they take over your gorgeous area is key to maintaining a beautiful garden. Mulch is another great option for ground cover, and there are now many more options than the plain brown wood-chips, including the more unique black mulch, and other more subtle tones that aren’t as “warm” as the reddish/brown hue of the plain chips.
-Remember the environment: When planning a garden space, don’t forget to brainstorm about ways you can conserve water, make the plants work for you, and design in such a way that you will minimize the need for pesticides. This starts with consulting with a more experienced gardener or a local nursery, and asking what things you can do to be environmentally responsible with your pretty yard!