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Fencing the Backyard a Water Garden in a Pot a Water Garden in a Pot A Fencing the backyard A water garden There are many different ways of in the sun, altering its structure, in a pot demarcating the property sur- discolouring it and rendering it rounding a home and increasing fragile after several summers. privacy in the backyard or the spa, but fencing is without doubt Wood panels the most common and attractive Prefabricated panels made of means of achieving this end. treated wood are now available Hedges, fences, walls... here are a for building an attractive, resilient few of the factors to consider. fence. This is also a good choice if you would like to add character to Hedges your home. However, you should Resorting to Mother Nature for be aware that if these panels pro- privacy from prying eyes is an tect you from curious looks, they From a fence to a hedge, the demarcation eco-friendly choice, especially of your property will give you more privacy. also block the sunlight! considering that a cedar hedge, for example, helps soil to retain moisture, acts as a windbreak Walls and prevents water from running. The upkeep of hedges can, A stone wall lends soul to any garden. From a straight wall to however, be an inconvenience for those people who must hire a one that is curved, it’s possible to give it any form you want. specialist for regular pruning. However, they are very labour intensive to build as well as being expensive. Also, mosses can develop and the mortar can lose its PVC colour over time. A PVC fence has the advantage of needing very little mainte- nance. All you will need is a sponge and some hot water! Don’t forget to find out about municipal regulations concerning However, you should be aware that this material does deteriorate fencing. These could have an influence on your final choice. A garden from yesteryear A water garden, even a miniature one, is a To recreate the atmosphere of a medieval monastic garden all This method of gardening in squares, or square-foot gardening living garden inspired by Asian traditions. you need to do is to find a few, well-chosen accessories and to as it is sometimes known, is supposedly a fairly recent idea but The construction of a water garden is a respect a few basic rules when choosing your plants. This type is, in fact, inspired by gardens of religious establishments in risky adventure entailing a lot of hard of project requires a well-thought out jumble of plants growing France. It has the marvellous advantage of defining different work. So why not simplify your life by cre- in garden boxes. zones while giving an overall rustic effect. ating this beautiful garden feature in a pot on your terrace. That’s right, it’s now pos- Garden boxes are made to the desired size from planks of When it comes time to plant this type of garden, shrubs should sible to have water lilies on your balcony! durable wood such as cedar or redwood. To create more visual not be placed in the middle of the growing boxes but planted interest, the boxes should be raised above ground level before rather in the corners of the garden. Vines can be grown along the For a country look you could use a half bar- being filled with good quality soil. fences, linking the corners together and lending charm to the rel in which to create a work of art. A terra- whole. This will form the background to which can be added a cotta pot would also be suitable. To ensure pretty lilac and a few rose bushes. Of course, you should try and that this aquatic garden is watertight, the find roses from yesteryear, such as the Bloomfield or the container must be coated with a liquid Albertine, which resemble advertising engravings from the resin. If the pot has one or more holes in it 1920s. Among other old time flowers are the dahlia and the you will have to resort to more drastic peony. These two witnesses from the past should create a won- measures and use silicone to fill them. derful sense of volume next to your roses. Choosing the site of your water garden is Don’t forget to include an old bench and a pergola in your gar- also important. The most appropriate spot den. You could also add some religious artwork to emphasize the would be a fairly shady corner in order to monastic garden theme. Search local antique stores for some old avoid too much sun. Purchase some plastic stained-glass windows which, when nailed to elements in your baskets from a dollar store in which to hold A garden from yesteryear inspires meditation. garden, will complete this transformation. the aquatic plants, creating a wonderful environment for a few goldfish. Line the interior of the baskets with a piece of Light in your garden! geomembrane pond liner then put in the plants and some earth. There are many dif- Your flowers are abundant, your shrubs well with a low tension current through a safe elec- ferent types of aquatic plants but the most pruned, your flower beds spectacular and your trical transformer. common are the water hyacinth, water let- rockery inspires jealousy... Why not have even tuce, the zebra rush and the dwarf water more pleasure, once the evening comes, by The final touch is reserved for the lighting on lily. Once the plants are installed you can casting light on all this beauty? Magical the outside staircase. In order not to create areas organize them at different heights in the evenings guaranteed! of shadow and dazzling light, be sure to install container to give more volume, both above spotlights towards the outside of the staircase. and below the water. The first step in lighting your garden consists of installing lights of around 1.5 watts per As far as trends in 2010 are concerned, eco- As far as maintenance is concerned, minia- square metre, along the paths and in the friendly options have gained ground in exteri- ture water gardens need very little care. flowerbeds. The light should be strong or lighting. You can now purchase solar panels You will, of course, have to prevent the enough for people to see the way without to capture the sun’s energy directly and trans- water level from dropping due to evapora- being dazzled. mit it for nocturnal lighting. For new home- tion. To do this, the garden will have to be When the garden becomes an owners, this free, clean and renewable energy filled every day, making sure to maintain You can also light up your flowers by extension of your living room, is a truly sustainable investment. adequate outside lighting is a must! the water at its initial level. Plant growth installing garden lamps and install spotlights will also have to be controlled with selec- at the base of some trees for a dramatic effect. If you have gar- Even better: on a sloping roof, it is possible to install solar pan- tive pruning. den ponds you are sure to find a huge choice of underwater els linked to a traditional electrical installation. So a system lighting devices in specialized stores. They must be supplied linked to a transformer can supply lighting to your garden. Page 38, May-June 2010, TOOLBOX Please note: the photos accompanying the articles are available in larger format..
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