Secret Gardens to Take Refuge In
Secret gardens do not have to be big - indeed they work better if kept relatively small as they are a 'room' built within the main garden.
No space is too small for a garden with personality - one that works for you. Creating a secret garden especially for your children has great benefits.
o You can enclose, or 'shut off' the garden with trellis's covered by climbers; you can use tall growing hedges; or small conifers but these are somewhat slow growing.
o Japanese gardens are an excellent design for a secret garden - the area is small and therefore easy to care for.
o Placing a small figurine or two, perhaps a sundial on a pedestal, a birdfeeder or large urn can add some subtle garden decor if you wish. Employing the idea of secret garden landscaping is a fun activity, as well as ending up a special part of your garden.
Have you ever dreamed of having your own Secret Garden hideaway right in your own backyard? Whatever your personal preference is, you can make your Secret Garden your very own.
What's Your Style?
Do you love the indulgent elegance of Victorian style, the symmetrical perfection of an English garden, the random playfulness of an Eclectic or Cottage style, or perhaps the understated serenity of a more Modern style?
Your Personal Signature
Whatever your personal preference is, make it special by creating it with your signature style. Your secret garden style will make a unique statement because it will reflect your own personality.
Formal Style
If you're going for a Formal or English garden look, do some research on wrought iron furniture, ornamental gates, fountains and urns for topiaries. Leaf through magazines that specialize in formal gardens or Victorian themes to get ideas. Eclectic Style
If you're going for an Eclectic style, check out garden or gift shops that specialize in bright colors, whimsical or offbeat embellishments and unconventional combinations of garden furniture and fabrics. Choose unusual plants, contrasting flower varieties, and colors that will add to the element of surprise. Add an extra element of distinction with garden art.
The "Secret" Ingredient
Some secret gardens will have unusual and intriguing entry points. Just like secrets... some Secret Gardens are best kept to yourself, and some are even better when they are shared.
Every spring, homeowners head outside to work on their lawn and garden. Designing a garden sanctuary is surprisingly easy and fun! To make your secret garden "secret," it is important that your outdoor space be more private from the rest of your yard. Choose wrought iron benches, wicker chairs, teak lounge chairs, or any type of outdoor seating that you find comfortable. Perhaps the most important aspect of your secret garden is its atmosphere. Ambient lighting from solar garden art - like dragonfly or hummingbird lights or garden rocks can improve the atmosphere of your area. String or solar accent lights will also add a peaceful glow to your garden once the sun sets. Choose copper solar lights to match rust colored teak furniture or solar lamp posts to match wrought iron furniture. If budget and space permits, install a fountain to add the relaxing sound of bubbling water.
Finally, a path leading into your secret garden will help distinguish it as a separate place in your yard. Lining your garden path with solar path lights is a great way to add safety and ambient lighting for the evening hours. Other options include using decorative garden rocks, small sculptures, or bird baths around your path to highlight your entrance.
With the right tools, your secret garden is only a weekend of careful planning away. Relax with your children, sip an evening cocktail with your spouse, or enjoy a good book in your new garden sanctuary.
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