DIY Serenity Gardens

Select the Location for Your Serenity Garden

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  Evoking a mood of tranquility begins with a location away from heavy traffic noise. Sources of natural water or locations for running fountains need to be determined, as well as the general layout of paths. Keep in mind that there should be no straight lines in a serenity garden, so look for ways to curve your gravel or sand walkways in circular or semicircular patterns. People who expect to stroll throughout the garden might prefer gravel, while some people might want to use sand, an element that is attractive to those who wish to rake it regularly into patterns as an exercise of peaceful harmony with nature.

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  Once the pathways are created, bring in garden art or large, natural stones that incorporate solidness and structure to the scene of peaceful serenity. These are the bones of the garden, for a serenity oasis does not posses the planted flowerbeds or manicured lawns of most garden scapes. Select stones for their shape and color, or art for its personal connection to you. Some gardeners like to include a memorial honoring a special person in their lives.

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  Serenity gardens are minimalistic in their approach to plants, so plant fewer things that you would in a traditional garden, and leave them lots of room to grow. Traditionally, serenity gardens blend many different greens of foliage for a fresh and vibrant yet soothing natural look. If you go for color, make it pale-hued or monochromatic.

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  Some serenity gardens are merely spots the garden looks over from a window to experience a rush of calmness and peace. Others are places to practice meditation or tai chi. If yours is a garden to be visited frequently, consider having a prebuilt gazebo added in the center for protection for the elements or insects. Think about adding a source of power for speakers so quiet music can be added to times of meditation.