Calhoun County, AL – Every gardener enjoys walking along a pathway and turning a corner to discover unique art or hardscapes. When it comes to garden decorating, a great rule of thumb is to sketch your ideas for each zone on paper. These zones can include full sun, partial shade, and full shade. The amount of light that shines into each zone will help you determine the right hardscape, like a trellis. Many larger, blooming vines thrive in full sunlight. So, be sure to anticipate the plants that can flourish in that zone when deciding on the perfect hardscape!
I love using Country Cottage Rustic themes. These themes embrace sheds and outbuildings that can be spray-painted in natural colors or shades of your choice. The shed walls can even become trellises for your blooming vines!
When designing pathway surprises, consider incorporating various water sources, such as pedestals. Adding water containers not only attracts wildlife but is also relaxing and useful. Windmills can serve as decorative hardscapes, while bamboo screens can create privacy and add an element of surprise. Large, colorful pottery will help the landscape theme you’ve chosen become eye candy for viewers.
The winter months are perfect for installing your hardscapes in your landscape!
Betty Clark is a contributing writer. She has been an organic gardener since 1998. The signature flower she grows is Dahlias. She has a straw bale garden, a raised bed garden, and an in-ground garden. Both her surnames are agricultural farming families (8 generations). Her hobbies include ancestry research, antiques, continued education classes, and workshops. She also has a background in marketing & promotions including expos. To contact Betty Clark with gardening questions: bettyclark2151959@gmail.com
