For many of us, our gardens are where we go to get away from the world and relax. But what if we told you it was possible to make this outdoor space even more tranquil and serene? Keep reading to learn how to transform your garden for ultimate relaxation.
In our fast-paced lives, it’s important to have a space where we can switch off the noise and hustle and bustle of daily life. Gardens are the perfect option, but some gardens seem to be missing that certain something that allows you to feel completely relaxed.
If you know your garden is gorgeous, but it could be more serene, here are some tips to help you transform it into an oasis full of tranquil elements.
#1 – Implement colour-echoing
When you’re trying to create a space where you can relax, cohesion is key. We often underestimate how colour can impact our mood, and some colours make us feel more relaxed than others. Therefore, one of the first things to consider when upgrading the tranquility of your garden is what colours are present.
To take the use of colours one step further, try to implement colour-echoing. Colour-echoing is the use of one main colour throughout your landscape.
Whether it’s the colour of the flowers, the foliage, ornaments, or even the colour of your outdoor furniture – picking one tranquil colour and using it throughout your garden will create cohesion. And with cohesion comes greater relaxation.
#2 – Pair flowers and ornamental grass
An understated, yet highly effective technique to elevate the serenity of your garden, is to pair your flowers with different types of ornamental grasses. Using flowers and grass together creates a happy combination that immediately lifts the aesthetic and mood of your garden. Both complement each other beautifully and allow each other to shine through the use of colour, shape and texture.
#3 – Embrace the sweep of a curve
There’s something about curved lines in a garden that catches the eye, taking you on a visual journey that helps you relax. Furthermore, soft, curved lines are a lot easier on the eyes than hard, straight lines and they’re ideal for tranquil settings.
So, if you want to create a harmonious and flowing gardenscape that helps you to unwind and de-stress, consider using softly curved flower beds instead of traditional straight flower beds. How do you go about creating this effect? Choose a space in your garden that is already a focal point, then mark the ground and pivot from the centre to create your curves.
#4 – Indulge all the senses
Your garden can be so much more than just something pretty to look at. If you want to create an oasis, it should be a place that indulges as many of your senses as possible. Taste, touch, sight, smell and sound – you can add different elements to your garden to help envelop you in relaxation. Here’s are a few things you can do:
- Grow some aromatic plants close to your house so that you can catch the scent of the garden as soon as you walk outside, or it can waft inside
- Grow the aromatic plants in sunny areas that experience more light so that the reflected heat will intensify their scents on beautiful sunny days
- Grow your scented plants on walls so that the scents collect instead of being carried away from the garden by the wind
- Pick out plants and flowers that look and smell beautiful to you
- Choose grasses and other plants that will rustle in the wind to create a soothing sound and dull out the noise of urban areas
#5 – Use as many natural materials as possible
When it comes to creating a garden that feels as relaxing as possible, it’s always best to incorporate as many natural elements as possible, via use of natural materials. This can include using river rocks and pebbles, large stones, boulders and plenty of wood chip mulch for your garden. These components can be as functional as they are aesthetically pleasing. For example, whilst the rocks assist with water drainage, the neutral tones will have a grounding and calming effect.
Final Thoughts
Everybody needs a little escape from the daily grind, and when you do it right, your garden can transport you to your own little world. We hope these tips will help you transform your garden into an oasis where you can feel completely relaxed and revitalised every time you step outside.
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