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Gardening in the Toronto
Living in the city like Toronto need not translate to being out of touch with nature. Gardens make for peaceful havens in the midst of a big city's bustle. Don't let cramped living quarters or the lack of a large backyard stop you from exercising your green thumbs.
While Toronto may not be the ideal place for gardening, with a little guidance you can make the most of your limited space. The goal is to make small gardens seem larger, more livable, and more interesting.
Cover the perimeter of the garden with foliage. You can do this with bushy shrubs or a tall fence covered in creepers. It will create the impression that the garden extends further than it actually does.
Dividing the space with a latticework screen or a line of trees will make it look larger.
Keep it simple. Avoid using too many colours, as this will create a chaotic effect. Soft blues and lavenders create an effect of distance whereas reds, yellows and oranges will make your garden seem more crowded. Emphasize leafy plants; green is a soothing colour and will not overpower your garden.
A wide variety of plants can create an overwhelming effect in small gardens. You can have lots of plants in a small space as long as you limit yourself to a few varieties.
Trick the eye. Placing plants in strategic layouts can create an impression of depth. Graduating a line of the same species from tallest to shortest will do this. You could also place darker coloured, rough textured plants to the front and put light coloured, fine textured plants in the back. Mirrors will also create and illusion of depth.
Use small-leafed plants to give the illusion of spaciousness. Remember the plant doesn't have to be small - just its leaves.
Using climbing plants on fences and walls with increase the lushness of your garden without taking up space on the ground.
Avoid big, bulky plastic chairs and a large number of disparate garden decorations. Keep accessories to a minimum: choose one or two pieces that are unique and speak to your personal style. They will become the focal points of your garden.
Using potted plants in your garden will provide additional spaces for growing. Container plants can be hung from fences or placed on tables. If a plant requires lots of moisture, however, it should not be kept in a container as the soil dries out too quickly. Roses, trees, shrubs and vegetables usually grow well this way. The labels on the plants should indicate whether or not they are suitable to be left in containers.
Spring is just around the cornner ... so happy gardening.
March 17, 2008 in Home Maintenance Matters | Permalink
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Posted by: naveen | Mar 27, 2008 3:44:11 AM
You are making me even more anxious for spring! By this time of year, the itch to get out in the garden is getting bigger. Let's hope it's soon, right?
Posted by: Marg Scheben-Edey | Mar 18, 2008 7:22:37 PM
i don't think that we need to change anything in toronto..
Posted by: Mangirdas | Mar 18, 2008 9:08:44 AM
