These days
we are constantly on the go, there’s no time to relax which highlights the
importance to create spaces in which to relax. A great example of that kind of
an environment is sand gardens. You should most definitely consider
incorporating one into your outdoor design if there’s a lot of pressure in your
life which is a cause of stress. To build a sand garden, you’ll need sand,
gravel and rocks, and the garden may also contain small bushes or shrubs, as
well as benches, water features, etc. All of us have heard about the benefits
of meditation, such as it reduces depression and stress, increases productivity
and improves overall health outcomes. Having a sand garden will encourage a
meditative relaxation by focusing your mind on a simple task of raking the
sand.
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Steps to
successfully create a sand garden:
Selecting
The Size Of The Garden- The first step in building a sand garden is to decide what scale you’re
going for as sand gardens can be created inside or outside and can be as large
or as small as you wish.
Selecting
The Site- Pick a
site that’s relatively level and far away from any excess noise. Mark the space
after measuring- with square and rectangle shapes being the easiest to build
and maintain. Dig out to a depth of four inches after you’ve marked your space.
Line The
Perimeter- Use
edging stones like rocks found around your lawn or could be purchased as well-
to line the perimeter of your garden.
Sketch
Out The Inside- You
must be having an idea about how you would want the inside of your sand garden
to look like meaning you may want to include plants, benches, lanterns, or even
statues. You can use as many or as few of these features as you feel inclined
to. But, do not go overboard since too much clutter can get in the way of your
peaceful relaxation.
Add Plants- For every plant that you plan to
add, remember to dig a hole two inches deeper than the root ball. Press soil
back over the roots after centering the plants in their coordinating holes,
then watering is all that is left to welcome them to their new abode.
Lay Out
The Sand- The best
way to retain the shapes is by adding gravel or crushed granite to your sand
mixture, and then using a rake to even out the mix across the area. Though the
ideal depth is three or four inches, sand should come up two inches on the
rocks in and around the yard.
Adorn
Your Garden- Popular
adornments for sand gardens include lanterns, benches, statues, etc.
Once you are
done setting up your garden, the only task left would be to carve out time from
your busy schedule to enjoy your new peaceful space. Sand garden is just one
way to increase the beauty in your outdoor space, check out other design
possibilities too, such as rock gardens, xeriscaping (the main objective is to
reduce water usage and maintenance by using native plants to transform the
garden instead of going for varieties that aren’t local to your region).
The bottom
line is that a typical sand garden design includes a huge area of raked sand,
scattered with one or two large rocks, bordered by edging pavers and dotted
with plants here and there.
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