Creating a Tranquil Landscape
The COVID-19 pandemic is a tragedy, experience and learning opportunity all rolled into one, something we will never forget. Among the lessons that it has taught us is the importance of finding peace, comfort, and tranquillity at home. Home is not limited to the built-up structure – it includes the open areas around it, the yard and the garden. Creating a landscape where you are relaxed and can unwind adds a huge amount of value to the home. Being able to de-stress and relax in the open brings balance and energy to your life. Creating the perfect landscape is a matter of personal taste. However, a landscaping professional will be able to present you with ideas and concepts that you might not be aware of to increase the pleasure that the open spaces can bring you. These are a few popular ideas to consider:
Create a Private Area:
A small section of the yard can be made into a secluded area surrounded by plants and shrubs where anyone in the family can spend time alone to unwind and let go of stress and tension.
Comfortable Seating:
Outdoor furniture needs to be weatherproof and easy to clean. That does not mean that it has to be ugly or uncomfortable. Outdoors seating is available in all kinds of styles, designs, and materials. Creating a comfortable seating area where a group of people can sit and chill out gives a place for the family to gather or for friends to be entertained. It is important to ensure that the seating fits in with the plants and shrubs of the yards to form a harmonious whole.
Add a Water Feature
Having a pond or small waterfall can enhance a garden’s appearance. The sound of running water is relaxing and watching the flow of the water helps the mind unburden itself of negative thoughts and focus on the positive. In addition, a pond may have colorful fish or plants in it and adding a well-designed waterfall will add a level of sophistication to the area.
Install Lighting
A yard is not meant for daytime usage alone. It is a great place to spend a quiet evening with family and friends. The plants and shrubs form the soul of the landscape but using the right lighting at night can transform the space and either give a new look to the yard or create a completely new ambience.
Think About a Gazebo
Gazebos serve two purposes. First, they add another feature to the yard which serves as a counterpoint to the foliage. A gazebo also provides shade and protection from the elements if the weather is not ideal for spending time outside.
Have a Storage Space
Depending on what the yard is used for, there may be all kinds of odds and ends that are used only occasionally. Having these lying around at other times can be unsightly and give the yard a cluttered and untidy look and feel. A storage area, built into the landscape design so that it blends into it, will keep things neat and tidy.
The way a landscape can be created and the aura it projects is limited only by the preferences of the homeowner and the design skills of the
landscape professional.
