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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.
Celebrate Your Loved Ones With a Memorial Garden at Home
1. Dedicate a Space Purposefully setting aside a place in your yard as a memorial is the first step. It can be large or small. The only rule is to choose a place that is meaningful to you or evokes memories of the one you miss. A secluded nook, perhaps under a tree or tucked against a fence, can become a retreat without distractions. A dedicated spot along a path or in a garden bed can be filled with favorite plants or a meaningful object.
7 Gardening Trends to Know for 2025
With spring underway, gardens are waking up and the outdoors is beckoning. Take a look at these trend predictions from our panel of experts to see how we might all be using and enjoying our yards this year. From wild planting and permeable landscapes to slow gardening and wildlife corridors, the trends all share an ecological focus and a move toward mindfulness. Read on to find out what landscape professionals on Houzz are forecasting for the year ahead. 1.
Montecito Landscape
"Montecito Landscape is a design & build landscape design firm in Santa Barbara County. For over 50 years, Chris and Lisa Cullen, owners of Montecito Landscape have been creating beautiful gardens in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Malibu and beyond. We admit we are a bit old-fashioned, we don't hire salespeople, or designers and when you call for a FREE Home Garden Consultation (805-969-3984) you get us, the owners. We are not “trending” on social media, we like talking to people face to face.
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