Transforming the Ordinary Deck Gardens
Is your deck becoming a place of ritualistic and mundane experiences? Do you drag a mug of hot coffee outside, scan the newspaper, number a to-do list and contemplate life in an ordinary way? Whether we live fast paced lives filled with deals, deadlines and endless stress or take the scenic route in the slow lane, we need a sanctuary for peaceful reflection, for insightful inspiration, nay – for divine interaction with nature stimulating the mind and soothing the soul. Here are 3 tips for creating the perfect deck gardens for your home:
1) Consider path of the sun and appropriate shelter: whether it’s reading a book in the morning or sharing iced tea with a friend at noon, structures such as awnings and pergolas provide shelter over all or part of the deck from morning till night. Umbrellas are also a great inexpensive option for shielding the sun as well. Even if the sun is not a concern, consider covering a small area to minimize fallen acorns and leaves or just to enjoy the deck in a rain storm. Either way, covered space is a must!
2) Potted plants: fragrance and color transform the senses and contribute to a deck experience. Scents from potted plants or window boxes such as rosemary, lavender, peppermint and lemon affect the senses producing feelings of calm or wakefulness. Monochromatic color schemes invoke feelings of calm, while bright colors excite and stimulate the brain.
3) Lighting and Furniture: nothing can make or break an experience the way comfort (or lack of it) can. Fortunately, there are endless options in outdoor furniture and lighting. Sofas, chairs, tables and lights transform the deck into an area of relaxation and conversation.
Deck gardens extend the home into a sanctuary for our senses and contribute to the back yard experience we call “deck life”. Please contact us to keep your deck looking beautiful and worthy of sensational daily ritual.
