Japanese style gardens are not only very attractive, they are also nice and simple, which is probably why they are so popular now. The natural environment is the basis of these types of garden, just like it always is the basis for Japanese art. So if you were to create a Japanese garden, you'd include natural elements like trees, rocks or something that has water. Additionally, large open spaces tend to be a part of Japanese gardens. Japanese gardens are usually full of shrubs and trees, like pines and azaleas. This type of garden only usually has a few species of plants, to keep in line with the way real Japanese gardens are. In order to make a different and natural garden, particularly if your land is too hilly for customary gardening, rock gardens should be considered. A rock garden is built to resemble the way plants grow on a mountain, which is often alongside rocks and boulders. Hardy plants that can handle tight quarters, such as herbs, are a prime plant for use in this garden design. The type of plants or herbs you grow in a rock garden will tend to be small, and ones that don't require a lot of water. The incorporation of bonsai trees will lend you rock garden a Japanese flair. Chiefly constructed with rocks and a few select plants, Japanese rock gardens are the natural extension of this design idea.
Wildflower gardens are preferred by many but the appearance of cultivated flowers catches the fancy of others. This garden variety has a naturalistic appearance and is easy to keep up if you utilize naturalistic plants. Purchase seeds at the greenhouse or garden center or collect transplants from the countryside. Think about the requirements of the type of plant you select even though wildflowers typically do not have as many needs as cultivated flowers. To provide you with a voluptuous look all year, plant a selection of wildflowers that bloom in varying seasons.
To summarize, the kind of garden you create depends on what you want it for. Is is mainly for appearance, or do you want vegetables or herbs that you can eat? Looking at photos or looking in books for gardens can give you some inspiration when deciding what kind of garden you want. You can always change things around when creating your garden, you don't have to replicate a traditional garden word for word.
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