The paths in this garden, created by Cityscapers, are situated on an angle and at varied levels, making it even more spectacular.
#Backyard pathway ideas series#
Consider a raised boardwalk.Įmploy a series of sleek, hardwood deck boards that thread around thickly planted borders to create jungle-like landscapes. We also appreciate how the enormous metal containers have been strewn about the area, providing focus points that add to the antique appeal. The clean lines not only offer the landscape structure, but they also allow the flowers to be viewed from all angles by breaking the billowing edges in this way.įurthermore, maintenance will be a breeze. The tiny brick walkways wonderfully complement the relaxing attitude, and the bright, bloom-filled show will offer delight to anybody who sees it. Mini brick routes may be used to divide your boundaries. Looking for a garden path idea for your backyard?Ĭheck out these 65+ most beautiful and inspiring DIY garden path ideas (including small and large ideas).ĭecide what style you want for your outdoor space, or see if a particular style is suggested by the existing plant life and structures. Gardeners can consider edging plants for kitchen gardens, as well. Flowering plants soften the hard edges bordering a garden bed. It is easy to create gardens along a pathway. Gardeners value ornamental millet because it attracts birds that eat the seeds some of the plant’s cultivars have dark purple leaves.įestuca cinerea, commonly called blue fescue, has short bluish ornamental grass that gardeners find a challenge coordinating with other plants, but is popular anyway. Plants with vertical leaf structure or a spiky appearance can be considered for a rock garden. Other flowering plants with feathery leaf structure and bold flowers can be considered where sun and temperatures are less intense. Grassy edged gardens can be cooler and allows more options for gardeners.įlowering plants with trailing growth habits will cover ground easily and offer massive color. Plants with succulent leaves work best in hot temperatures and sun. Rock gardens works well with sidewalk edges where summer heat is an issue. The mix develops unpredictable patterns among the multi-colored blooms offering a varying display in the garden. It grows seven to nine inches tall and has a mix of colors including solid red and solid lavender. Dianthus Plants for an Evening Gardenĭianthus chinensis ‘Corona Cherry Magic Mix’ was named an All America Selection winner, in 2003. Other easy to grow annuals include Lobeila, Alyssum and Nicotiana.
It is an example of an easy to grow flowering plant with much variety. The marigold blooms in yellow, orange, red or off white or in combinations of these colors and range in height from 10 inches to 36 inches tall.
Coleus, an angel wing begonia and a new lime green sweet potato vine is one idea. Here is an annual plant combination for a container in a small front porch garden. Economical and easy to use are two reasons annual plants are appropriate for any level of garden abilities. The annual plant, marigold, can be grown by seeds or plugs and will fill in space. However, for small walkway gardens they are a perfect fit. Annual Garden Plants for WalkwaysĪnnual plants are easy to grow in any type of garden. This is another reason to grow vertical plants along pathways. Walkways where visitors are liable to brush against plants are good locations for scented flowers. Gardeners can add variety by growing a complimentary plant spaced every few feet. If the pathway is long, gardeners can edge the entire length of narrow garden space by repeating the same type of plant. Trailing petunia plants quickly spread and the flowers are available in many colors. Short plants such as petunias, although common, are a good idea for long pathways. An opening of ground between the garden and walkway provides an opportunity to add more plants.
0 kommentar(er)
