Lighting:
Lighting for the garden is not meant to provide glaring “security” like the used car lot would need, but is a good opportunity to create dramatic effects with plants. Sending light onto a specific plant puts the term “focal point” into a new dimension. Low wattage ambient lighting can set a mood; there are even moonlight bulbs that can make you feel like you are walking in the moonlight even during the new moon. Solar powered lights are environmentally friendly, easier to install, and require little maintenance. Quality solar lights have become more affordable and longer lasting.
Water features in the garden can instill a sense of tranquility as well as lure wildlife (or kids). There are many ways to incorporate the sound of water into your garden. Simple container gardens don’t require much space or cost; large streams and ponds necessitate more effort on all fronts. Check this out!
Naturally, once you’ve decided on what you want in your hardscape, care should be taken to choose the right plants. Once you’ve decided what you want and where you want it, comes the fun of placing that cute (and useful) rain gauge, bird feeder, St. Francis statue, or whatever suits your fancy.
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