Sunday, October 31, 2010

Flower corner in the shade

Flower corner in the shade Flowers in a shady corner of the garden, you can!  Learn to analyze the situation and plant accordingly.

 Gardeners often prefer sunny corner ... They pose yet more trouble than the shaded areas, which does not lack charm as long as you plant the plants adapted.
 In the dim light to deep shade, there are ways to take advantage of these places and make some interesting play of shadow and light. 

There is shade and shadow



 Permanent shadow 

 This is a situation not easy.  This is the one we encounter, for example, at the foot of a wall to the north.  The soil often remains wet even in summer.
This will be the location of choice for winter flowers: hellebore , camellia, jasmine winter or mahonia flourish happily.  Also think of the witch hazel : its growth is slow, but it’s early blooming and fragrant forget this little defect.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Freshness to the garden

        Freshness to the garden

The garden, playground for our children, friendly place for our friends, but also place of personal renewal when it is gardening or strolls along its fairways perfumed, can quickly turn into a real furnace during the long summer days.  Yet it would be a shame to forego all those moments of pleasure.  Here are some tips to make your garden a paradise of freshness.
     
       In the shade! Create a cozy and refreshing meal for your family, away from an arbor.  Many materials are available today: the shade cloth, high density polyethylene can filter up to 90% of UV rays, airy structures provide good thermal control.  More rustic in the heather moors, reeds or bamboo gives a grade of "nature" and go very well with wood pergolas.

 For a small side "treehouse" prefer the lushness of a hop or a vine that will climb rapidly along the foot of the structure, big none bring an exotic touch to the whole.  As you wind rustling in the foliage at the cocktail hour!
In an intimate corner of the garden, create a lounge, with sofas to outdoor wicker that you equip large comfortable cushions for lounging appellants. To protect you from heat, decorated with a canopy curtains veil will accentuate the ambiance "relaxation" of the place.
 For lovers of exoticism, what is more gratifying than taking a good mint tea in the shelter of a sail shade as found in Morocco!  It will install some big fluffy cushions and a carpet so why not recreate the atmosphere typical of desert tents.

 Easier to install and indispensable to our gardens, the hammock between two willing mulberry tree, or large deciduous trees will be a haven for a pause playback or well-deserved nap
      



Occultation’s
To preserve these corners of privacy from prying eyes, it is possible to structure the space with light partitions in straw, reeds or wicker depending on the desired effect. The heather blends with the landscape and integrates with plant.
 For a setting more exotic-view in the breezes coir are perfect. We can install a shelter for their banana and tropical plants that accentuate the exotic side yet. A parasol covered with the same fiber, and you're off in Islands!

 Large ventilated wood paneling, will also do nicely, they are quick to apply and cover a large area if necessary.  Easy to implement, they are less aesthetic and less well integrated into the garden, cover them with vines for a lush effect guaranteed!
 For night’s dream, create a magical setting by installing screens covered with candles all around your table, usually made of wrought iron, they are easily found in stores of decoration.  Practical side, you can choose candles scented with citronella to repel mosquitoes.

       Water, always water
Parts of water are essential to refresh the garden, choose yours as space and tastes.
Large gardens can accommodate a central fountain, a smaller fountain or Zen design, ready to install.  Their sweet runoff is a delight for the senses, and helps attract interesting wildlife to observe.  Manufacturers are full of creative ideas and you will surely find one that suits you.

 Other structure to educational interest: the pond , where you'll grow water hyacinths and water lilies, with a little luck to serve as altars nice frogs. Add a few fish and an entire ecosystem is rapidly put in place.
 If the installation of these structures seems too restrictive, there is a way to bring freshness easily in your garden: the solar mister!  Perfect for cooling your environment, it continuously emits a gentle steam, its solar panels allow a total autonomy.  In his presence, you can lunch under your arbor despite the heat wave.  His little more: it is portable and so little follow you throughout your garden.

 Feel free to create your own little piece of paradise in the heart of refreshing your garden to enjoy the sunny days.  With these solutions, you will spend a summer outside without fear of heat stroke