How to creating a calm- soothing garden in this boisterous world?

So many people have the dream of a calm-peaceful garden that is frustrated by noise from busy street wafting in. There are perspective solutions that help reduce sound coming into our yards and gardens. We can't block all noise of course, but we can reduce it. Horticulture, thoughtfully placed plants, and other features are all part of the solutions. 

How to create your soothing garden?

*  Trees and shrub are essential to good garden design and they help block noise. You can shrub as thick hedges and borders, or strategically place trees with large, thick branches in, particularly loud locations. Evergreens are good options, but also try deciduous plants that are fast-growing low- maintenance, and have a compact, done habit and foliage.

*   Sound- barrier walls are large stone or concrete walls have often seen lining highways near residential neighborhoods. You can work with a stonemason to adapt the concept to fit your home landscape. A brick wall is lovely with climbing plants trained up and over it. Not only do these walls deflect noises, but they can also keep out curious eyes of passing pedestrians.

*   A more subtle approach uses basic fencing, which can limit outside sounds and unwanted attention to yards and homes. Use a solid material, such as woods for the best results, and add plants to aid in breaking up the sounds that sift through.

*  You can add your soothing sounds to counter the street noise. Add water features- such as fountains bubbling ponds and waterfalls- and wind chimes. Although these additions won't absorb the outside noises, they can make them. You can also add bird feeders, hanging them form sturdy branches to attract songbirds.

               These are the horticulture tips for smart garden design to help you, create your sanctuary away from the noise of everyday life. 

              

                If you are looking for a professional landscape designer, you can contact Glenn Sheather Horticulture. This horticulturist gained his 30 years of experience working on some of Canberra best known and most beautiful gardens such as Cockington Green and Canberra Grammar School. He brings this knowledge to Canberra homeowners through Glenn Sheather Horticultural with his team of highly skilled staff. If you are building a garden from the ground up or improving on your existing foundation, Glenn Sheather Horticulturist can help you by recommending beautiful, interesting plants that suit your space location and soil. If you are changing or updating your existing planting scheme, we can turn your general needs and planting ideas into practical solutions.