Positioning
and Shade Provision
A
successful seating area is one that can provide areas of full sun and
the potential for shade when it gets too hot. When considering where
to place your seating area, it is important to consider the direction
of the sun at different times of day and to consider how your home or
other structures will block light at various times. Trees can provide
some lovely dappled shade on a hot summer's day and can be perfect on
the edges of a seating area. Other natural options for shade include
a pergola or porch, or a bower or arbour draped with greenery.
Recycling
And Money Saving Tips
Creating a seating area in your garden does not need to cost the earth. There are plenty of ways to create a pleasant place to relax without resorting to buying new garden furniture. It is often possible to find second hand items to use for little or no cost but for more imaginative and interesting seating areas, many people are choosing to use scrap and recycled items to create their dream space. Wooden pallets are often used and there are many imaginative ways to turn these into seating and other garden structures.
Planting For Visual Appeal and Fragrance
Of
course the planting around your seating area is what can really make
the difference between somewhere you can sit and somewhere you really
want to linger. There are several factors to consider when choosing
what to plant near your seating area. Firstly of course, you will
want something with strong visual appeal. Fragrance, however, should
not be neglected. Choose plants that you personally love the smell
of. Lavender, lilac, fragrant roses, strawberries and a range of
herbs are all good choices. Growing herbs and other smaller edible
plants around your seating area will encourage you to look after them
well and pick them regularly. Another consideration in terms of the
garden's visual appeal is wildlife. Planting close to your seating
area should ideally draw in pollinators and other beneficial and
beautiful wildlife so you can enjoy watching and enjoying the
diversity. Placing a pond close to your seating area will allow you
to observe a broader range of flora and fauna.
Your garden should not just be something you gaze at through the window or work in. Make sure you truly enjoy your garden this summer.