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As the trend to outdoor living grows, so does the patio garden. Open any magazine, and it will feature a patio garden somewhere. You can do so much with a patio garden that it is only limited by your imagination and sometimes your budget, as any garden can get quite expensive. You can get thrifty and expand your garden by using... more »
A garden party is simply a party or gathering held outside in your garden, patio or other outdoor space. You can throw a garden party for a variety of reasons. Set the scene outside with seasonal decor, appetizers, beverages, music and lighting. Use the following instructions to throw a successful garden party. more »
A conifer is a plant in the pine family that bears cones. Conifers are mostly evergreens and can be dwarf or full-size trees and shrubs. These types of trees and shrubs are great for year-round gardening because they don't lose their leaves in winter, giving color to an otherwise drab garden. Most conifer gardens are very large, but... more »
Illuminate your backyard with inexpensive outdoor lighting. You can light up your back or front yard for parties, or arrange the lighting to highlight portions of your property. You have several options that won't break your budget. more »
The Japanese Zen garden or "kare sansui," is the type of dry landscape garden often seen outside of Zen temples in Japan and in other parts of the world. The gardens are made entirely of stone and sand, without the use of water or vegetation of any kind. The minimalism of the garden is meant to impart upon the viewer a sense of... more »
Decorating your garden with metal sculptures, trellises, and fountains are a few of the ways you...
Growing fresh flowers and vegetables requires adequate watering during the right time of day and...
Selecting the appropriate lighting for your garden may depend on your landscape or special...
Decorating your yard and garden with specialty planters like wheel barrows, watering cans and...
Entertaining on your deck is one of the greatest pleasures of summer. There's something so relaxing about sitting back, eating outdoors and... more »
Most people who garden love the healing effect of working with dirt and making plants grow. The addition of a garden gong emphasizes that feeling... more »
To many, a xeriscaped yard--one that doesn't require supplemental irrigation--often conjures up images of cacti and grassy shrubs that look like... more »
Before the grill is stored in the garage or covered up for the season, consider one last group cookout. Take advantage of the season’s best... more »
When spring and warmer weather finally arrive—one of the best things is taking the party outside. Here are a few ideas for how to make the most of... more »
Cooking a meal outdoors for family and friends can be lots of fun. Unfortunately, it can also turn to tragedy if you haven't taken the proper... more »
Japanese gardens are known for containing many small buildings that typically feature high ornamentation. Among the architectural features... more »
Farmers grow crops in fields. Gardeners grow plants in garden beds. Garden beds are, of course, smaller than fields. Their soil is also different.... more »
Gardens produce more than juicy vegetables or sweet smelling flowers. The seeds from garden produce have a number of uses around the home. Learn... more »
The sand garden or Zen garden has a long history. The Karesansui, or "dry mountain, and water garden" is the most famous, and is made entirely of... more »
Your garden is the perfect place to show your sense of style, ease and creativity. Why not use some gravel to highlight your space? With so many... more »
A rain garden is a shallow hollow that captures stormwater runoff. The rain garden is planted with plants, trees and shrubs that allow runoff to... more »
Build a garden path to connect all areas of your garden, create a relaxing invitation for a stroll and make a powerful design statement for your... more »
Japanese gardens have developed over many centuries and have been refined and shaped by religious and philosophical ideas, ranging from Shintoism,... more »
Garden walls are nothing new---they have been distinctive features in settings such as English gardens for hundreds of years. Garden walls can be... more »
A garden is a planned space, usually outdoors, set aside for the display, cultivation, and enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature. The garden can incorporate both natural and man-made materials. The most common form is known as a residential garden. Western gardens are almost universally based around plants. Zoos, which display wild animals in simulated natural habitats, were formerly called zoological gardens.Garden history : philosophy and design, 2000 BC--2000 AD, Tom Turner. New York: Spon Press, 2005. ISBN 0415317487The earth knows my name : food, culture, and sustainability in the gardens of ethnic Americans, Patricia Klindienst. Boston: Beacon Press, c2006. ISBN 0807085626
The etymology of the word refers to enclosure: it is from Middle English gardin, from Anglo-French gardin, jardin, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German gart, an enclosure. Etymology of the modern word gardin at Merriam Webster. The words yard, court, and Latin hortus (meaning "garden," hence horticulture and orchard), are cognates-- all referring to an enclosed space. http://www.yourdictionary.com/library/garden.html Etymology of words referring to enclosures, probably from a Sanskrit stem. Also walled cities, as in Stalingrad, and the Russian word for city, gorod. Gird and girdle are also related.
The term "garden" in British English refers to an enclosed area of land, usually adjoining a building. This would be referred to as a yard in American English.
Some traditional types of eastern gardens, such as Zen gardens, use plants such as parsley. Xeriscape gardens use local native plants that do not require irrigation or extensive use of other resources while still providing the benefits of a garden environment. Gardens may exhibit structural enhancements, sometimes called follies, including water features such as fountains, ponds (with or without fish), waterfalls or creeks, dry creek beds, statuary, arbors, trellises and more.
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