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Within each of us lies a sacred garden, a sanctuary of serenity and tranquility waiting to be cultivated. Through mindfulness and introspection, we tend to the garden of our hearts, nurturing the seeds of love, compassion, and understanding.
- Keep It Simple – Colour Schemes and Layout
- Go Green
- Create A Sense of Enclosure
- Just Add Water
- Bring in Wildlife
- A Place to Rest
Keeping your colour scheme simple is the single easiest and most fundamental way of creating a cool, calm oasis. Here the planting has been limited to green and cream shades; this is picked up by the pale-coloured garden furniture and raised beds. The uncluttered layout, along with the fence and benches made from matching wood completes the scene.
Green is the ultimate colour for relaxation, and can come in many forms in the garden. Hedges, lawns and topiary give structural elements and year-round colour, but in this garden, green flowers and foliage of perennials gives seasonal accents too. Subtle dashes of colour keep it from being overpowering.
It’s a very natural human desire to feel enclosed and protected by our surroundings. There are many ways to create privacy – fences are quickest and cheapest and can soon be smothered in climbers to give you a verdant outlook. If you’re overlooked above fence height, consider adding trellis or growing some trees. Hedges and pleached trees such as t...
There’s something magical about adding water to a garden. From the patter of raindrops on a pond to dancing reflections and the extra wildlife it will inevitably draw in. Add a fountain or water feature and the sound will bring yet another dimension, bringing a sense of tranquillity at the flick of a switch.
Plant lots of wildlife-friendly plants to bring in the bees, birds and butterflies. Seeing wild creatures enjoying your garden too can provide a wonderful distraction from the stresses of everyday life. We’ve done extensive researchinto which plants are best for bees and other pollinating insects.
A vital part of a cool and calm garden is somewhere to sit and enjoy it. Add plenty of seating, both in sun and shade, so you can make the most of your garden as often as possible. Think about the views from inside the house too – perhaps from the kitchen sink or living room, wherever you look out from the most, make that a priority. A seat that is...
Feb 11, 2021 · Cultivating your own mind’s garden is a fundamental way of shielding yourself from the dark influence of the chaotic world beyond. Gardening is a way of building a sanctuary of noble strength, peace, and grace, inside of you.
- Omar Itani
May 7, 2024 · If you are on a quest to transform your outdoor space into a sanctuary of peace and reflection then look no further as we have 12 spiritual garden ideas that should appeal. The art of garden design transcends mere aesthetics, tapping into the spiritual and restorative powers of nature.
Sep 11, 2023 · Horticultural therapy, also known as garden therapy or nature-based therapy, is a therapeutic practice that utilizes gardening and plant-related activities to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
In the heart of Burglund, amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, lies a hidden gem—a vibrant oasis known as Gertrude’s Garden. What was once a neglected patch of land has blossomed into a beacon of hope and renewal, a testament to the collective spirit and resilience of the neighborhood.
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Advice and guidance on how tapping into your spiritual side can help transform your garden into a haven of peace away from the stresses of modern life.
