Sunday, July 6, 2008

Garden Styles: What's Your Style?

Your personal preferences are what will set your garden apart and define the space as your own. Choosing what best reflects your sense of style can seem overwhelming, but it is also the most fun and creative part of the design process.

But what you ultimately decide on will depend not just on your personal taste but also your climate and what works well with the architectural style of your house. In addition, it will depend on how much time you can, and want to, devote to garden care. garden homeIf you're an avid gardener, then time spent keeping up the space is not a chore but a hobby. If you're looking for good looks but not a lot of upkeep, then you'll want to choose a design, materials, and plants that don't require much upkeep.
Just as with interior design, there are any number of styles from which to choose, from classic to cottage to contemporary. Some choices seem obvious: a succulent-inspired landscape surrounding a desert adobe, a hedge-lined formal entry leading up to a Tudor-style home, or a garden filled with ornamental grasses to set off a modern structure.But don't feel that your garden style choices are necessarily limited by your home's style. With the right selection of plants, you can create a style that shows off your home's architecture while incorporating some of your favorite garden themes. You can also use different styles for different parts of your garden (use repeating elements, whether it's hardscape material, plants, or decorative elements, to tie the areas together).
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