Terrace Gardening Part II: Aesthetics

        In this article I will discuss the features and accessories that will add to the aesthetics of your Terrace Garden. Various features that have to be considered for your Terrace Garden are seating, lighting, and accessories like planters, water fountains, etc.
        Seating: This is a very important aspect of your garden as good and comfortable seating can make your garden much more relaxing. You can opt for wooden furniture which has been treated well or stone benches with cushions. Swings are also great additions to a garden but they would need a strong stand to hang from. You can get cushions and seat covers made in materials which are dust resistant, dark in colour (so as not to show stains) and if possible water repellent. There are various types of acrylic and polyester fabrics meant for the outdoors available in the market.

       Lighting: In the daytime lighting plays no role except maybe that of ornamentation but in night it can make your garden come alive. Strategic placement of garden lamps, lanterns, or other lights like up-lighters or recessed lights can make your garden look much more interesting.

       Planters: Use of planters helps you place plants where you would not want to or maybe cannot construct the complete structure for gardening. They demand less of maintenance and can be used as decorative features as well. Small planters can be placed on stands, hung from the ceiling or placed on sills.

     

           Water-features and Sculptures: Besides being decorative, water-features also provide you with a symbol of flowing energy. The trickling sound of water in a garden waterfall helps in unwinding after a tiring day. Sculptures can be used for beautification of your garden. For example, a small statue of Buddha can give your garden a Zen type look and feel. Also use of other materials like stone, wood or terracotta adds character to your Terrace Garden.

Other Accessories: You can use many more things to add to the natural beauty of your Terrace Garden, for example, weather-vanes, bird-baths, bird feeders, etc. It all depends on how you use your creativity in personalising your space of the Terrace garden.

         Make sure that you satisfy and stimulate your senses through your Terrace Garden and be ready to give yourself freedom to experiment. Pay attention to even the smallest technicality as ignoring them can later lead to much bigger problems. So start planning on how you want your dreamy haven, your Terrace Garden to look like.