Time for yourself in the relaxing garden!
Do you dream of a garden where you don't have to do anything and can enjoy yourself? You can! Creating a relaxing garden is not difficult. You can relax among the greenery. There is a nice place to sit and it looks beautiful. It has been shown that you can relax from gardening, so that's nice! On this page, you can read why a relaxing garden is nice. And we explain step by step how to create one yourself. So you can soon enjoy your own resting place.
How to design your relaxing garden
Outline of Arnhem Climate-Resistant
Why choose a relaxing garden?
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Relaxed look
Green is good for you. Research has proven that. So choosing a relaxing garden is actually quite logical! Enjoy the sunshine with a cup of coffee. Or do some hoeing in the greenery. Then the hustle and bustle of the day will soon be history.
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Save time on maintenance
In a peaceful garden, everything does not have to be perfect. Wild flowers give a lovely fragrance and by giving space to greenery you spend less time on maintenance, because nature lends a hand. Fewer tiles means less weed scratching!
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Good for nature
A relaxing garden with many different plants is good for nature. It also adds depth and looks playful. Messy corners provide a place where animals such as hedgehogs can rest for a while. Also consider edible plants for animals: for example, berries for birds.
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Fun and educational
Gardening is a fun hobby! You learn a lot about plants and how they grow and enjoy being surrounded by nature. Research shows that (vegetable) gardening is a great way to get your hands dirty and relax.
A green relaxing garden
A relaxing garden with lots of green does not have to take up a lot of space! In the example garden opposite, you can see what such a peaceful garden can look like. Where you still have enough space to relax. Plant herb-rich or flowery lawns and use tiles or natural tree trunks with space in between for a neat look. Add green shrubs and trees for a fresh look.
A quiet garden with terrace
A relaxing terrace garden is also possible of course! The example garden on the right shows what it can look like. In this version, you have more space for your bike or garden set. And, of course, enough space to relax. Plant ornamental grasses and use tiles or natural stepping stones with space in between for a neat look. Add green shrubs and trees for a fresh look.
"By planting sedum between your tiles you won't have to scratch weeds and water can drain better! "
Ivo, gardener
A quiet garden in 6 steps
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1. Choose the right place
Find a sunny spot in your garden where you can sit and use the shaded areas for some greenery or a nice hammock. This is how you combine tranquillity with nature!
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2. Make a plan
Make a drawing of your garden and decide where to put each plant. Get inspired by the examples on this page! Start with easy plants such as ornamental grasses. These require little maintenance.
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3. Prepare the soil
Loosen the soil with a shovel or garden fork and remove stones and weeds. Then add compost or garden soil to make the soil more fertile.
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4. Sowing and planting
Sow seeds according to the instructions on the package or plant young plants you bought in a garden centre. Make sure the plants have enough space to grow.
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5. Watering
Water your plants regularly, especially in dry weather. Use water from a rain barrel! Or build a natural pond or pool. Nothing is more soothing than a babbling brook.
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6. Enjoy!
Enjoy the garden! Notice that you actually enjoy gardening? Then you can still plant extra greenery.
3x Alternatives to tiles in the garden - Make a path through edible greenery
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Gravel
You can lay a gravel path between the vegetable garden boxes. This allows water to run through better.
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Shells
A shell path crunches wonderfully under your feet - and it looks nice too!
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Wood chips
A really natural look is created with wood chips. You will have to replace them more often.
Smart tips for a modern garden
Zen garden, with pots of green
If you have limited space or don't want too many perennials in your peaceful garden, you can also use containers or pots to grow your plants, vegetables and herbs. Just make sure you make holes at the bottom so that water can drain away. And add some hydro grains if necessary. These ensure that the water can drain out of the pot properly and no mould will grow in the pot. And don't forget to mulch! Cover the soil around your plants with a layer of organic material (such as straw) to reduce weeds and keep the soil moist.
And.... breathe out!
Lelystad has plenty of places to relax. Can't turn your garden into a place to relax? Then go to the park, get a breath of fresh air in the dunes or book an excursion to the marker Wadden or Oostvaardersplassen. But there are also solutions for your own balcony. Like ivy or a jasmine plant along the façade. Vertical gardens make for cleaner air and less noise. They bring nature back into the city. Whether you want to grow herbs for the kitchen or create a whole green wall... go vertical!
