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10 Tips for Creating a Garden for Aging in Place
1. Bring the Plants to You Use raised garden beds and tall containers to place your plants within easy reach without having to kneel down or sit on the ground. Anchoring a raised garden bed along a wall or at one end of a patio or low deck adds definition to both spaces and brings plants closer to eye level. For easier access to the interior of a wider raised bed, use a U-shaped layout. Include a generously sized opening into the interior and room to maneuver within the space.
Inspire Outdoor Relaxation With a Garden Fountain
Garden fountains draw people (and birds and butterflies) into the landscape. They also add interest, create outdoor ambiance and screen surrounding noise with a symphony of sound. Perhaps best of all, they inspire a sense of peace and serenity like few garden features can. Here’s what to know about adding a fountain to your yard — including design considerations, whom to hire and maintenance needs. Why Add a Fountain A fountain in the landscape is a natural highlight or accent.
What to Know About Adding Outdoor Lighting
Look for ways to create soft lighting effects and eliminate glare. Set lights so they shine downward and away from eye level. A good rule of thumb is to hide the light source whenever possible. Explore the range of outdoor lighting options for pathways, steps and driveways that go beyond traditional looks. Running less-bright ground-level lights along the edges of a path can provide sufficient light for people to walk safely while not overwhelming the space or causing a tripping hazard.
How to Renovate a Small Backyard
Learn how to plan for your outdoor renovation, what to expect and how you can make the most of your available space A small backyard can hold more than a patio, a few plants and some grass. With the right design and some clever moves to visually expand your space, you can add more features than you might imagine.
8 Drought-Sensitive Ways to Start a Garden
2. Lengthen Your Planting Schedule Install your garden in stages over a couple of seasons or even years. Focus first on your top ornamental priorities for foundation plants, perennials and shrubs and trees. Choose what you feel is necessary to add now and what can wait until later in the year or even a year or two down the road. In areas with warm-winter climates that get little to no summer rain, Ritchey recommends holding off planting trees until later in the year.
The 10 Most Popular Decks and Patios So Far in 2022
This Trending Now story features the most-saved deck and patio photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2021, and March 15, 2022. With spring upon us, it’s a good time to focus on updating outdoor areas to fully embrace the warmer months ahead. And if you’re looking for inspiration, consider this countdown of the most-saved deck and patio photos recently uploaded to Houzz. You’ll find plenty of ideas for shade structures, fire features, comfortable lounge areas and more. 10.
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