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Published: September 13, 2007
When thinking of creative hobbies, gardening is not usually the first thing that comes to mind. Even though painting, ceramics and sewing may overshadow the craft; gardening is becoming a quiet favorite amongst creative hobbies. There are many types of gardens that can be composed after considering the variables such as size, location, workload, purpose and appearance.
Types of gardens include vegetable, floral, indoor, outdoor, water and dirt.
Gardening is a fun and rewarding hobby, but it is also intricate. No matter what kind of garden is chosen, planning is the first step. Every garden needs ample light, whether this is from the sun or artificial plant lighting. Water is another gardening necessity. Outdoor gardens should be within the reach of a hose, while indoor gardens will require another watering source. The final two considerations for garden placement are soil and drainage abilities. While most gardens are outdoors, indoor gardening is becoming quite popular.
Indoor gardening is a smart way to bring the ambiance of the outdoors into a home. Leafy displays look wonderful in sitting rooms and gardening is often a good way to occupy bay windows in the kitchen and dining room area. Indoor gardening not only adds to the decor and atmosphere of a home, but indoor gardens are health benefits. Plants add moisture and filter air, turning carbon dioxide into oxygen. The most common killer of indoor plants is over watering, so be sure to look into a proper drainage system. Plants with darker leaves usually do not require much watering. Some common indoor plants are African violets, Philodendrons, Boston Ferns and the Jade plant. All these plants require care, water and sunlight to flourish indoors. Most indoor gardens contain leafy green plants, but the African violet can provide color with its rich purple flowers.
If an indoor garden is out of the question, consider a unique outdoor garden. Water gardens are one fully customizable option. Though many tools and supplies are needed to create a water garden, it is well worth the time and effort. Tools and supplies such as wood, sand and liners are vital to the success of a water garden. There are many online sites to turn to for exact lists for supplies and tools, such as ezinearticles.com. Composition materials such as fish, fountains, waterfalls and illumination lights will also be needed. Water gardens require between five and eight hours of sunlight a day, and should be placed in a yard accordingly. Water gardens should also be placed for maximum viewing and appreciation through a window or as a focal point in the landscaping.
Gardening vegetables is another satisfying option. Vegetable gardens require more planning than any other garden, because the site location is very important. While most seeds can be started inside, once outside they will need over six hours of full sunlight. Spots near the house are often considered for the hose proximity, but drainage and soil quality may require vegetable gardens to be moved further away. While planning for fresh vegetables is exciting, consider the amount of work involved in growing and harvesting. It is better to have a small garden providing edible products, than a large, weed-infested mess. Vegetable gardens can be beautiful and nourishing if they are properly designed.
As with any room or house, gardens are also subject to design. Flowers are often arranged by color to make a pleasing pattern, while vegetables may need garden designs to keep proper spacing for growth and harvesting. Many magazines and TV shows offer planning tips and advice, but sometimes the best garden designs are inspired by other gardens. Look over a friend's garden or neighbor's yard to find garden designs that can be imitated. Also, ask for help getting started. The best thing about gardening is that it creates a close bond through common interest.
Gardening is a very creative and worthwhile hobby. While water gardens and indoor gardening are not as popular as other hobbies, they are rewarding to those who choose to pursue building them. Gardens can be appreciated for many years to come, by people of all walks of life. Take the time to create a garden that will last and please its viewers, and it will never be regretted.
Sources:
Dobbs, Steven. "Water Gardens: Installation and Maintenance." The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. 12 Sept. 2007. http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/horticulture/wat ergarden.htm.
Dobbins, Lee. "Tips For Indoor Gardening." EzineArticles. 23 Sept. 2006. EzineArticles.com 12 Sept. 2007. http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-For-Indoor-Gardenin g&id=308358.
"Vegetable Gardening Basics." 7 March 1999. The Garden Helper. 12 Sept. 2007. http://www.thegardenhelper.com/vegetables.html.
Gardening is a fun and rewarding hobby, but it is also intricate. No matter what kind of garden is chosen, planning is the first step. Every garden needs ample light, whether this is from the sun or artificial plant lighting. Water is another gardening necessity. Outdoor gardens should be within the reach of a hose, while indoor gardens will require another watering source. The final two considerations for garden placement are soil and drainage abilities. While most gardens are outdoors, indoor gardening is becoming quite popular.
Indoor gardening is a smart way to bring the ambiance of the outdoors into a home. Leafy displays look wonderful in sitting rooms and gardening is often a good way to occupy bay windows in the kitchen and dining room area. Indoor gardening not only adds to the decor and atmosphere of a home, but indoor gardens are health benefits. Plants add moisture and filter air, turning carbon dioxide into oxygen. The most common killer of indoor plants is over watering, so be sure to look into a proper drainage system. Plants with darker leaves usually do not require much watering. Some common indoor plants are African violets, Philodendrons, Boston Ferns and the Jade plant. All these plants require care, water and sunlight to flourish indoors. Most indoor gardens contain leafy green plants, but the African violet can provide color with its rich purple flowers.
If an indoor garden is out of the question, consider a unique outdoor garden. Water gardens are one fully customizable option. Though many tools and supplies are needed to create a water garden, it is well worth the time and effort. Tools and supplies such as wood, sand and liners are vital to the success of a water garden. There are many online sites to turn to for exact lists for supplies and tools, such as ezinearticles.com. Composition materials such as fish, fountains, waterfalls and illumination lights will also be needed. Water gardens require between five and eight hours of sunlight a day, and should be placed in a yard accordingly. Water gardens should also be placed for maximum viewing and appreciation through a window or as a focal point in the landscaping.
Gardening vegetables is another satisfying option. Vegetable gardens require more planning than any other garden, because the site location is very important. While most seeds can be started inside, once outside they will need over six hours of full sunlight. Spots near the house are often considered for the hose proximity, but drainage and soil quality may require vegetable gardens to be moved further away. While planning for fresh vegetables is exciting, consider the amount of work involved in growing and harvesting. It is better to have a small garden providing edible products, than a large, weed-infested mess. Vegetable gardens can be beautiful and nourishing if they are properly designed.
As with any room or house, gardens are also subject to design. Flowers are often arranged by color to make a pleasing pattern, while vegetables may need garden designs to keep proper spacing for growth and harvesting. Many magazines and TV shows offer planning tips and advice, but sometimes the best garden designs are inspired by other gardens. Look over a friend's garden or neighbor's yard to find garden designs that can be imitated. Also, ask for help getting started. The best thing about gardening is that it creates a close bond through common interest.
Gardening is a very creative and worthwhile hobby. While water gardens and indoor gardening are not as popular as other hobbies, they are rewarding to those who choose to pursue building them. Gardens can be appreciated for many years to come, by people of all walks of life. Take the time to create a garden that will last and please its viewers, and it will never be regretted.
Sources:
Dobbs, Steven. "Water Gardens: Installation and Maintenance." The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. 12 Sept. 2007. http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/horticulture/wat ergarden.htm.
Dobbins, Lee. "Tips For Indoor Gardening." EzineArticles. 23 Sept. 2006. EzineArticles.com 12 Sept. 2007. http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-For-Indoor-Gardenin g&id=308358.
"Vegetable Gardening Basics." 7 March 1999. The Garden Helper. 12 Sept. 2007. http://www.thegardenhelper.com/vegetables.html.
