Inspiration for Your Outdoor Space
I bought a brand new house in Dickson, TN about 3 years ago in a new subdivision. Which means, I started out with no grass, trees, or flowers, just a few contractor shrubs that died about 6 months after we moved in. Since I love flower gardening, I have been actively landscaping my yard ever since. It is just now starting to get a little curb appeal. One special tip from me, Make sure you read the part on the instructions about spacing. I spent the last few days digging up and replanting shrubs that I planted 2 years ago because I thought they were so small and looked silly that far away. Now they are growing into each other and I had to redo the planting. I could have saved myself a lot of extra hard work. If you also are trying to figure out how do I have nice flower gardens in my plain new lot or even if you just have an older home that has not had much landscaping love, then I have some inspiration for you.
In the article 10 Ways to Transform Your Outdoor Space by KATHRYN KELLER from This Old House magazine you will find beautifully inspiring landscaping photos. Also more information on these 10 ways to transform your outdoor space.
- Enhance the Entries.
- Sharpen Your Edges.
- Soften the Hardscape.
- Climb the Walls
- Plant in Masses.
- Layer Beds for a Lush Look.
- Frame a View.
- Focus on Foliage as much as Flowers.
- Repeat Plants for a Balance and Unity.
- Mark the Exits.
If you are looking for a local place to go for some first hand inspiration, I recommend Cheekwood Botanical Gardens. My husband Aaron and I went in August and our planning to go again now that it is spring. It is just a short drive from Dickson to Nashville.
