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Most of thelandscape design in the backyard portrays a zen and serene atmosphere. A blend of good-old-fashioned serenity, Japanese, Buddhist, Chinese and Thai. There is a very Asian feel in my garden decor. Modern pieces go well as accents. And plants are chosen to convey serenity and peace. I practically live in my gardens from spring to late fall. It's my haven, and it's decorated as if i do live in it. The nearby bird and pollinator habitat just adds that much more to the habitat I create for myself. I plant large specimen plants, like dwarf clumping bamboo, in containers for two reasons.... first, it's easy to move a container if i change my mind about placement, than it is to dig up and shock the plants and move them. And, I can grow plants that are normally considered invasive in open ground, in a container that keeps the plant under my control. It also gives you something nice to look at, and adds movement (with a breeze) and height to the garden. Garden benches and seating are placed so that i can see the feeders, fountains and birdbaths. Instead of one big design, the landscape consists of different nooks, containing different plantings, birdbaths and feeders. All landscapes are organic, bird and pollinator friendly, And the addition of windchimes and Asian symbolism adds to the serene feel. I use bamboo folding backless benches to relax on, place garden decor, pots, implements or a tray onto. The gardens are subtly lit by solar path lights and focused lighting. My vision is awful, so it's a big help when i wander the garden in the evening.
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