The backyard is usually the focal point for family activities because it’s more private. By adding plants you can create a more lush and inviting area for entertaining, relaxing to for children playing.
If you’re an active family with many interests chose plants with low maintenance needs. Also chose plants that are not toxic if you have young children to pets.
You also need to consider your front yard as it ties into your home and backyard atmosphere. For the front yard I like to use flowering plants that remain groomed or shape themselves. For example Hostas provide a vibrant green perennial that requires little maintenance. I use them in the front yard and also include a few in the backyard to create a flow in design.
Edge your gardens with complementary stones or bricks to delineate and draw attention to your flowers. But don’t overpower the garden with an elaborate edging design. By keeping your landscape simple you will create an effective look that requires minimal maintenance. That means more time to relax and enjoy the family.
Consider hanging planters and hooks on the side of your home. You can place hardy plants and even vegetables in hanging baskets.
A collection of different size planters and pots arranged in a corner or along a patio or walkway will give a feeling of height to the yard. And by moving these around you can change the look of your garden areas in minutes.
Purchase a freestanding wrought iron plant hook for your garden and hang a basket filled with annuals. A plant that vines and hangs down also looks good on a wrought iron hook.
A pot filled with ornamental grass, a fruit tree or fern placed at the corner of your fence or backyard provides height.
Gardens and plants add change and color to your landscape. With all the plant varieties available you can always have a fresh new look to your home.
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