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Tips On Designing 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.

It is important to decide what kind of a garden would be wanting and then go on to the decor. A kitchen ground, edible plants are used while an aesthetic garden is usually decorated with flowers and trees among other additional accents. The two have virtually similar landscaping but only differ with what to be planted.

Consulting your local botanist or authorized landscaper on the type of flowers or plants to have in your grounds is mandatory. This helps you establish the type of plants that would thrive in the area with least of effort in care and maintenance. The professional also guides you on how to mix and match different types of plants and trees with your preferences.

Containers, pots, urns or vases are commonly preferred in the building of a backyard since they are organized and can come in various shapes and sizes to suit your need. They also save on space and they control the growth of plants to the required sizes. More so, the containers can come with art that also adds on the overall beauty of the garden.

Water availability and proximity to your garden is essential as plants need water to survive and thrive. The watering systems may vary from manual to automatic depending on water availability in the area. The grounds can also depend on natural rainfall if located on an open background. Without a proper established watering system, it may spell doom to the grounds or make it expensive to manage since you have to hire someone. The grounds should; also have good access to lighting.

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.

Finally, little add-ons for the backyard may prove important to finalizing the whole experience. These add-ons can play a vital role like having a themed garden. They can be anything like birdhouses and feeders, sculptures, old vintage cars, scarecrows or items that tell a story if not creates one.




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