A serene and relaxing garden space calms the nerves and relieves daily stress. Keep the garden design simple and uniform. Choose plants and additional features that add to the beauty and tranquility of the garden area and stimulate sensory perceptions including seeing, hearing and smelling. Even a small space can offer a serene retreat and a relaxing environment in which you find solace and comfort.
Not just any landscaping, however. Carefully planned and selected plants that look natural in their setting can really set a theme or mood, even transport you to a favorite vacation spot.
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No matter the size, backyards are meant to be a source of enjoyment, a place in which to escape when you want to unwind, relax and have fun.
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A simple table and chairs can transform a bare backyard into a calming oasis to enjoy a quiet breakfast or a cup of coffee in the evening.
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Place chairs or benches with pillows in soft outdoor fabrics that match the bloom colors in strategic places to enjoy each section of the garden oasis. Use large landscape rocks or logs for seating within the natural setting and set benches in place to enjoy the calming view.
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Even the sight and sound of water has a calming, therapeutic effect. From fountains for ponds to moveable plug in water features, there’s an option for every size space. Which will give your garden a relaxing vibe without taking up too much room.
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Seating is one thing, but a deep seating set, lounge chairs, loungers, or chaise lounges allow you to stretch out and relax, whether it’s under an umbrella, by a swimming pool, on a deck, or even on the balcony of a high-rise apartment building.
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A slab of concrete with a few chairs can create a space that beckons you to leave the warm nest of your den for a plant-filled, private oasis in your own backyard. Make a patio a place where you would want to spend time, perhaps relaxing in the sun, reading, hanging out with friends, whatever your pleasure.
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