On my last post I wrote about finding local inspiration for a nature inspired garden. In that post, I specifically wrote about the Central Tallgrass Prairie. Today, I will write about my favorite landscape, the forest. The Appalachian forest is probably my favorite. However, as I wrote about in a past post, I probably should not try to create a garden inspired by it in Northern Illinois. … [Read more...]
Create a woodland garden when you have no trees
In the last couple of posts, I wrote about the first steps in how to create a woodland garden and how to begin if you have existing trees. No trees yet? No problem. If your yard does NOT have an established grove of trees, you can still create a woodland garden. Yes, even If you have an empty lot if you are patient. … [Read more...]
Creating a woodland garden #2
Last post, I talked about the different types of forest gardens. These were the dark forest and the woodland garden. Now, let’s discuss creating a woodland garden. We appreciate the atmosphere that the forest creates. This elusive element is what we are trying to recreate. To create this atmosphere, you need to recreate the forest scene. Depending upon your site, you may also need to take additional steps when creating a woodland garden. … [Read more...]
The First Steps in Creating Woodland Gardens
The forests of North America are the inspiration for many fine woodland gardens. If you live in a forested region, you probably understand why. These forests house many deciduous and evergreen trees, flowering shrubs, wildflowers, and other fascinating plants such as ferns and mosses. … [Read more...]