7 great gardening ideas to make your gardening life more exciting
Do you want to make some creative decorations in your yard? Here we will introduce some interesting yard designs that are suitable for home steps, making your yard look more charming and natural, and of course making your flower-growing life better. Let’s take a look at which DIY project is suitable for you.
As shown in the picture above, this is a spiral flower bed made of some stacked stone slabs. You can clear out a piece of space in the yard, and then draw the spiral shape of the flower bed you want to arrange on the ground. Then you can add stone slabs one by one, and finally arrange some flowering plants on the flower bed.
1. Wooden flower bed
Some big trees were blown down by the typhoon. These abandoned big woods can be transformed into a creative small altar. Part of the wood can be hollowed out, and then appropriate holes can be drilled on it. A deeper groove can be dug out on the wood, and appropriate holes need to be drilled at the bottom of the groove to ensure good drainage. Then you can add soil and plant some plants and flowers with shallow roots, such as the common primrose, impatiens, dianthus, and zinnia.
2. Big tree bench
In addition to arranging some small altars under the big tree, you can also decorate it into a tree bench. You can use some antiseptic wood to make outdoor wooden benches, and directly make diamond-shaped wooden benches around the big tree.
However, making this wooden stool requires certain carpentry skills, but of course it can also be custom-made.
3. Yard path layout
On the road in the garden, we can arrange some very nice wooden paths, and decorate them with some stones on both sides. Of course, the edges of the stones can be decorated with some herbaceous plants, such as common thyme, moss pink, pansy and other flowers. This will improve the grade of your yard and make it more ornamental.
4. Succulent Fountain
The one above was originally a decorative fountain, but now it has been transformed into a fountain of succulents. It looks very beautiful and fresh. Different succulents are combined together. The plants you can choose can be creeping Sempervivum or golden leafed gentian, you can also choose some pearl spider plants and some purple moon plants grown in hanging pots, etc., and then match them with some succulents of the genus Echeveria, it looks particularly exquisite.
5. Fence hanging pot
If your yard is arranged as a small lawn, you can decorate the fence with some flowering plants grown in hanging pots. There are also many plants suitable for cultivation, such as common petunias, zinnias, butterfly flowers and marigolds, and you can choose different colors to match them.
6. DIY Vertical Flower Bed
If you want to arrange some vertically growing plants on an ordinary wall, the vertical flower bed above is very easy to make. Use the discarded bed boards on one side, and then add some wooden racks in the gap to form a groove for adding soil. Then you can plant some vertical plants, such as common petunias and pansies.
7. Raised flower beds
If you already have some chickens in your yard, it will be very difficult to plant vegetables or flowers. If you don't want to keep the chickens in a pen, then you need to make a few flower beds in the yard. There are no restrictions on this. You can even make flower beds on the concrete floor with drainage holes at the bottom. Add soil on the flower beds and then you can plant some shallow-rooted flowers and vegetables.
Plant a circle of flowers and plants along the balcony to transform it into an exquisite small courtyard that will make your neighbors envious
★Tatami flower bed
The leisure function of the balcony is naturally indispensable. A circle of tatami is built along the edge of the balcony. One side can be used for sitting, resting, chatting and reading, and the other side is hollowed out just enough to plant some flowers and plants. It is neat and tidy and really pleasing to the eye.
Note: If the balcony is open-plan, waterproofing must be done well, and the tatami board should preferably be made of antiseptic wood to prevent problems such as mold and cracking due to moisture.
Digging a hole and burying the soil
No utensils are needed. Just dig a hole on the balcony floor, fill the soil, water and fertilize, listen to the flowers blooming and falling, plant flowers, grass, trees and enjoy yourself every day. It's like a small courtyard, so beautiful.
Note: Whether you plant flowers, trees, or grass, their roots are penetrating, so the bottom of the floor must be well protected, otherwise you will not only suffer misfortune, but also the residents below. In addition, the balcony's load-bearing capacity is limited. Just plant some flowers and plants along the edge of the balcony, but remember not to plant too many or too heavy. This is the safest way.
★ Digging flower beds
If you don't like tatami, you might as well try this combination design, digging a pit flower bed, the decorative effect is also very good? However, you also need to pay attention to issues such as waterproofing and bottom protection. None of them can be missing, so that you can feel safe and comfortable.
No need for flower pots, just plant a circle of flowers and plants along the balcony, it is so beautiful. However, this design is generally seen in open balconies. First, it has good ventilation and lighting, and second, it can directly absorb rainwater when it rains, so there is no need to water it at all. So you can choose according to your own situation.
He took it upon himself to transform the empty terrace into a "sky garden". The finished product is so beautiful, I'm so envious!
With the increasing material prosperity of today's people, home decor is becoming increasingly diverse. In the past, homeowners primarily used terraces for drying clothes or simply as storage areas. However, with today's high work pressures, people crave more comfortable spaces to relax and unwind. The definition of terraces has become more diverse, becoming more than just areas for drying clothes, but also areas for family entertainment and relaxation. Consequently, many homeowners are turning terraces into "sky gardens," beautiful, practical, and timeless spaces that never look out of place.
This is the case with the homeowner I'm sharing below. When purchasing their home, the owner immediately fell in love with this third-floor apartment with a terrace. While the low floor meant poor indoor lighting, the large terrace perfectly compensated for the issue. Initially, the owner hadn't thought through how to plan the terrace, so they simply laid the wall tiles and left it empty for drying clothes. After living there for a while, they had the idea to transform the terrace into an outdoor "sky garden," earning them tons of praise and admiration from their neighbors! Let's take a look at the actual scene below.
Terrace before renovation
Many commercial properties now have shops on the first and second floors, with residences starting from the third floor. Therefore, houses with shops often have a large terrace on the third floor. This apartment is one such example. The owner immediately fell in love with the large terrace, but was short of ideas for renovations, so he only waterproofed the floor and tiled the side walls for a temporary drying area.
Transformation begins
Then the homeowner had an idea: since the terrace provided such excellent lighting and ventilation, why not turn it into a garden? Immediately, they began the renovation. Now, a circle of flower beds surrounds the terrace, defining the general "layout" of the garden .
The empty space in the middle is certainly not wasted. A circular flower bed is built as the "center" of the garden. Some special-shaped flower beds are built around the circular flower bed, which perfectly divides the originally empty terrace into several small "gardens". It looks quite layered and enriches the space!
The renovated "Sky Garden"
With the arrival of the greenery, the entire garden has begun to take shape. The surrounding flower beds are now filled with a variety of greenery and flowers. I'm looking forward to the vibrant blossoms that will bloom in full bloom during the blooming season.
Of course, to avoid the monotony of the terrace with just a garden, the owner also designed a sunroom! Enclosed by glass, the sunroom, located on the interior side, features an open bookcase and desk, serving as both a reading and workspace. The sunroom offers protection from wind and rain, making it a convenient spot for stargazing and sunbathing.
In addition to the sun room, a leisure area is also designed on the other side of the flower bed. A row of awnings are built on the top, so that the side of the terrace near the entrance does not have to worry about rain erosion. It is very convenient to sit on the terrace to enjoy the scenery and drink tea in your spare time.
Flowering effect
Finally, here's a picture of the flowers blooming. A variety of flowers are in full bloom in the garden, bringing the spirit of spring to life! It really lifts my mood. Of course, in addition to flowers and plants, the owner also planted a small amount of vegetables and fruits in the flowerbed, so I can enjoy some fresh greens every now and then. Just thinking about it makes me envious.
Today, the homeowner's terrace has become the envy of the neighborhood. Everyone is praising it, and in my opinion, this kind of terrace is quite a good use. It not only decorates the terrace space and enhances its overall appearance, but also provides a multifunctional area for the family to relax, entertain, and unwind. It's practical, beautiful, and particularly attractive. What do you think? Do you like this "garden" design?