Old stone pavers, lavender and other herbs, colorful pottery, an old fountain. Everyone loves Tuscany and Tuscan themes, so why not apply this to your garden.
My grandmother's garden was lush with snapdragons, hollyhocks, old-style roses and other vintage flowers. These old-fashioned flowers and lots of them make a cottage garden.
Think of a serene flow of pebbles giving the feel of a small stream. A Japanese garden is more spare in its plantings. Add an arched bridge over the stream.
Plant flowers that you can enjoy at night for a moonlight garden. White flowers or ones with silver foliage show up well under the light of the moon. Some plants only bloom at night.
This style of garden uses many native plants to minimize the water needs. It's ideal for dry regions like Arizona or South Texas. Mulching around the plantings with gravel keeps down weeds and does away with the need for grass.
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