The Art Of Fine Gardening
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by: DaveTruman
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Yes, in fact it is. Fine gardening can mean different things to different people but to me it's more than just a bunch of plants growing in a garden. It includes everything about gardening, combining it all into a garden that meets all your expectations.
My love of gardening does just come from the finished product, but from the hours of love that I spend planning and designing it - from the moment an idea comes to me to the pleasure of seeing it come to fruition. Anyone who steps into view of my garden should gain an appreciation for the art in it, not just the size or shape of the plants. It should be a place that is peaceful and calm, where people can enjoy spending their time.
Therefore, a water feature, ideally one that will make a continuously soothing gurgle, with a small stepping-type of waterfall-cum-pond, placed on lovely slabs of flat rock with a hint of moss growing on it. A nice water lily or lotus to give off a contrasting color, and perhaps a fish or two. A few ferns and leafy rain-forest type plants placed around the pond, and I'm finished with this stage of my fine gardening.
Under ideal circumstances a big tree sits in the corner of the garden, with a nice dark brown trunk just a little to big to get my arms all the way around. The green leaves and branches spill down to the ground with a satisfyingly controlled chaos. But a few saplings may have to do, with the knowledge they will one day be the trees I want.
Green is the target color, so a luscious lawn surrounds the garden itself.
Lots of varieties of plants, and as many colors, are my favorite so I'd add a meandering pathway through the garden to enjoy them all.
As a finishing touch, there's a small alcove, hidden from view until you're in the garden, with a nice view of the entire garden, some shade and a nice hammock or chair to sit and enjoy the results of my work.
In the distance, several large rocks will break up the greenery, surrounded by a few flowers for color.
In the midst of all this natural splendor I'll walk through the garden, feeling the satisfaction and peace that comes from a job well done.
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