A maintained, flourishing garden is the epitome of spring. Created from hours of hard work, these spaces serve as a physical, and quite literal, reminder of the beauty that comes from care and dedication. With that said, the point of a garden is to enjoy the beauty while it is blooming and in season. Gardening and gardens serve as a sanctuary, a place of peace, and a place to quite literally grounding oneself in when life is busy.
Gardens come in a wide variety. So do not limit your thinking to a traditional garden if that is not feasible in any factors. A garden is meant to be a sanctuary, so make it so! No matter the size, time, or budget you can spare for this project, it should be a place of peace and reward for you.
To start, sketch out your ideas or create a Pinterest board of your desired garden ideas to help you get a grasp on your vision. This will also help in not overbuying or getting side tracked. Key aspects to consider are of course, the pants, bushes, or trees you’d like to surround yourself with, but also seating, a water or sound feature of sorts, pathways, pots, and accessories if desired. Once your vision is there, the preparation and planting can begin!
While soil type may hinder growing whatever your heart desires, you should still be able to create something close to what you envision for your garden. If you are unsure of what will grow best in your desired space, do some observing and research, and ensure you test your soil before purchasing any plants.
Once you have all the necessary information to start, purchase your materials and plants that will flourish in your chosen area. Then it is time to start digging in the dirt. Once you have your fresh additions in the soil (or pots if preferred!), you can start adding the more aesthetic items to your garden like seating, pathways, water elements, and accessories. Bird feeders or wind chimes are great, simple additions, just like a water feature, to truly immerse oneself in a peaceful ambiance when utilizing the garden.
It’s also worth mentioning that if small is what suits your area or lifestyle best, a curated array of herbs, succulents, greenery, or florals is also an acceptable garden, so long as it brings you peace and joy. A gathering of pots with fresh growth on the window seal, porch, or balcony is just as much a garden as a backyard filled with plants and greenery.
Regardless of the style, size or contents of your garden, the care and attention you pour into this sanctuary is sure to pour back into you when the season comes.
