Landscape

Net kleiner - sal uitkyk op die dam en hopenlik paddatjies lok.

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Plants which attract bees in orchard

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Watercress ly-voor met waterblommetjies op die punt

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Herb planting near the house - in time these will cover the gravel. The water feature is smaller than planned but my clients enjoy it from the nearby terrace and conservatory.

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Simple water feature

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Photo of a farmhouse partial sun landscape in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone pavers. — Houzz Idea - a series of arbors with grapes growing on them.

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This beautiful pseudo-farmhouse style chicken coop sits on a lush property full of fruit trees nestled in one the nicest areas in San Diego! Built with true construction grade materials, wood milled and planed on site for uniformity, heavily stained and weatherproofed, 1/2" opening german aviary wire for full predator protection. Measures 10' long x 5' wide x 6' tall for full walk in access. Features textured wood siding, a fold down door that doubles as a coop-to-run ramp, thermal corrugated roofing over run area and more!

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nspiration for a large farmhouse partial sun side yard landscape in Seattle with a garden path and gravel. — Houzz

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Terra-cotta saucers in the beds cover the tops of buried water jugs, or ollas. The jugs, made of porous unglazed terra cotta, have been buried beneath the soil to provide a slow seepage of water directly to plant roots. The water can be topped up when needed by lifting the lid and pouring it in.

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Perfect as a display on an outdoor table or an accent on a sunny windowsill, these miniature gardens will be guaranteed conversation-starters at your next party. Best of all, they’re much easier to put together than they seem and require very little care to maintain.

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You also can create a loose collection of materials that can be easily cleaned out and replenished each year, such as this bug house designed by Urban Hedgerow.

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Randy Thueme’s walkway is elegantly designed with invigorating mint, thyme and soothing chamomile as ground cover between large flagstones. The herbs softly contrast the warm stone pavers while gently releasing their fragrance when they are walked upon.

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Here, lemon balm leaves are being dried. As with most fragrant plants, drying the flowers or leaves concentrates the oils so that they can be used later as sachets or perfume for your home.

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Placing fragrant roses near doorways and windows creates a relaxing ambience. This French farmhouse has a beautiful climbing rose with a fragrance visitors inhale as they enter the garden door.

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Planting lavender and citrus near walkways allows you to enjoy their calming fragrance as you walk by. Both thrive in full sun, which makes them a great pair for the garden. Lavender releases its oils as you brush the leaves and flowers. Because it does well in containers, citrus is a great aromatic choice for apartment dwellers or homes with small outdoor spaces.

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This arbor marks the entry to a raised-bed edible garden, and it frames a view of the tree planted in the central bed.

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Here, cordon apple trees trained over an arbor in the vegetable garden create a lightly shaded area in the summer and a lovely focal point year-round.

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