Working The Yard
I
think one of the best ways to start working your yard is to think about
how you want to use it. Do you have kids and need a play area? Are you
empty nesters and looking to entertain more? Do you love to garden or
simply looking for a private little get away to relax? These are all
questions you should consider when thinking about how you want to
approach your yard design.
Hardscapes:
This
is a great way to add an interesting layer of design materials and save
on landscaping and watering. Even if you have an old patio there are
simple inexpensive ways to dress it up such as water- base stains.
Laying flagstone or brick pavers in interesting patterns and allowing
low-lying vegetation to grow in between them is a really nice look and a
great way to bring in a yin component to the otherwise yang stones.
For more interesting ways to work with hardscaping also known as
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Create Sections:
Just
as open floor plans create confusion for energy to flow properly
indoors, outdoor giant expanse not only looks vast but causes the energy
to move too quickly as well. There are many ways to divide outdoor spaces and it will all depend on what you are looking to accomplish. Here are a few ideas.
Play Area for Kids:
A play gym or small picnic area will keep kids busy for hours while you
grab that book you've been itching to read. Mix it up a bit with
colors, activities and materials such as wood chips to give the kids
lots of different things to explore.
Herb Garden: Nothing
like sinking your hands into mother earth and planting your own herbs
for cooking that fabulous meal. It's healthier and you'll save on your
grocery bill. So roll up your sleeves and dig in this spring for a
fabulous looking herb garden.
Dining Area:
Whether you decide to create a seating area for friends and family or
just a little romantic venue for that special someone, this is the area
you can really have fun with. Add a small outdoor carpet for warmth, a
candle chandelier and some throw pillows on the chairs for extra comfort
and you'll never want to come in for another meal.
Outdoor Shed:
It's
always great to be able to have an outside storage area for your hobby
items, yard tools and all that other stuff that comes with spring and
summer outdoor activities. If you have a shed fix it up as if it were
your home. Paint the outside, restore any windows, add some flower boxes
and perhaps a meandering pathway to lead you in.
Water Feature:
Go
ahead and add a water feature to the yard. Pretend you are recreating a
park-like setting in your own yard. Some of the most relaxing park
settings have ponds or some type of water feature. The sound of water
moving is so soothing not to mention it can drown out nearby noise
pollution. Add some plants and rockery to really build a nature
wonderland.
Seating:
Get
creative when it comes to seating. Nothing says rocks can't become an
interesting seat or even a tree stump. Look around your yard and see
what nature has to offer as a natural seating area. It will really kick
it up a notch when it comes to making your yard an interesting place to
hang out.
If
you are looking for more ways to build a fantastic yard and home using
feng shui you can find it all in my Feng Shui Designs in a Flash CD.
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