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Written by Rays
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Sunday, 06 August 2006 |
In this busy world having a beautiful garden of our own whether in a large or a small area brings us peace of mind and happiness. Gardening is an art which needs skill and an aesthetic sense of creativity. Although anybody can make a garden it requires a deep interest and prolonged involvement. Careful planning is essential for developing and maintaining a beautiful garden.
First you have to decide on the types of plants you want to grow or the ones best suited for your garden taking into consideration the type of soil, sunlight, water, and climate of your area. You also need to have an idea of different types of plants, their growth and maintenance. A small plant bed, about 25 or 30 feet square is perfect, is just enough room for about 30 plants. Get an idea of a few types of plants among the multitude of plant species found on earth.
The natural thing to think about when designing or planning a perennial or annual flower garden is color. We love to plan the pinks and blues, the reds and oranges that will give us such delight throughout the season. Variety is the Spice of Life, and the Garden! So start building a memorial garden now!
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