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Themed outdoor gardens offer an elegant option to give any backyard a burst of floral beauty. Many gardens rely on eye-pleasing combinations--whether they be bold or subtle--united around a single shade or idea. Set your heart on a particular idea and experiment with different flowers, herbs, and plants to make it happen!
The use of one colour or a group of related tones allows the gardener to emphasise the texture and scale of different plants, creating some very artistic effects.
,,,,,.If you are looking to really experiment with your backyard or garden space, try incorporating one of these themes into your outdoor décor. It will truly bring something special to your home.
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A moon garden is simply a garden designed to "shine" at night. Many flowering plants have blossoms that open early in the morning, attract pollinators, serve their purpose of helping to preserve their species genetics, and then wither. However, there are flowers that open their blossoms late in the afternoon and use pale colours and strong scents to attract night flying pollinators. Along with these evening bloomers, white flowers Flowers to Use: |
| ABC Garden | |
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An ABC Garden is an easy, long-row garden best for both the super-organized and amateur gardeners. Don't feel limited to flowers: feel free to select vegetables and herbs to coordinate with each letter of the alphabet and plant them side by side. This is a perfect way to structure your garden if you're getting your kids involved; just pick up a children's gardening kit For Example: |
| Rainbow Garden | |
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Can't make up your mind? This garden incorporates all kinds of flowers in all kinds of colours. By selecting certain types, you will be able to coordinate the textures and styles together in a flawless manner. Plant these seeds and watch your garden flourish into a bright and uplifting retreat. Flowers to Use:
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| Patriotic Garden | |
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Some folks like to show off their pride for their country be incorporating patriotic colours into their garden. Patriotic gardens are popular and pretty along a garden walkway, next to a mailbox Flowers to Use: |
| Japanese Tea Garden | |
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Japanese tea gardens are usually filled with a few consistent components. Necessary to include in this theme are ornamental trees Components to Include: |
| Shakespeare Garden | |
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Having a Shakespeare garden is a classic theme incorporated by literature lovers and gardeners everywhere. This garden cultivates flowers and plants mentioned in the works of the great William Shakespeare Popular Flowers to Use: |
| Butterfly Garden | |
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Butterfly gardens seek to captivate and nurture butterflies by using plants and flowers that attract the delicate creatures. Find out what butterflies are found in your area and then choose the appropriate host plants, which are plants that butterflies find favourable and are more likely to stay for long periods and lay eggs on. Your host plants will get a lot of nibbling from butterflies and caterpillars. This is what you want so don't use pesticides on your garden. Popular Flowers to Use: |
| Victorian Garden | |
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Gardening may have taken place for thousands of years, but it is during the Victorian era that it flourished. Victorian Gardens capture the grace and elegance so often found during that time. The gardens contained more than just plants, as sculptures, fountains, lakes, ponds, and cast iron benches Flowers to Use: |
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