Landscaping Ideas for Churches

Prayer Gardens

• Prayer gardens are a popular landscaping idea for churches. They are usually a garden with a very secluded feel. A prayer garden usually has seating allowing people a place to meditate or pray. Some prayer gardens have scripture on signs or carved into stone or a calming water element.

Courtyard

• A pleasant courtyard provides a gathering place where church members may visit and also cuts down on the amount of landscaping needed. A paved courtyard with benches and potted plants provides a place to welcome visitors.

Sculptures and Fountains

• Sculptures and fountains add visual interest to a church's landscaping. Consider sculptures that depict religious themes and ideas such as crosses. Thoughtfully placed fountains, small streams, or even little ponds create a sense of calm -- a welcoming tone that can be inviting to some.

Beds

• Churches tend to have professional lawncare services to tend their flowers. Flower beds should be filled with a mixture of native perennials and annuals. Consider lining beds close to sidewalks so the foliage can serve as a pleasant, welcoming path.