“A
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Dear Garden Friends,
Your garden design tip in this issue is about:
Locating
Your Garden
Bench
From
a
place to set your garden tools while you stop to
deadhead your perennials, to a focal point that directs the eye to rest
amidst
the cacophony of flowers and shrubs, a garden bench is an essential
piece for
almost every garden. A
garden bench
beckons us to stop and resist the temptation to keep working at the
endless
chores we have yet to do. It
is a place
to reconnect with our gratitude for what has been done, and to think
about
being in this spot right now, in the magic in this moment –
to experience the
spirit of the garden.
Before
you can decide on the style or size of your bench,
you’ll need to have determined its location.
Once you know that, then you can go on to
decide how
many people you want
it to seat, if you want it to be stationary or movable, and what
material,
shape and color it should be to enhance the setting you’ve
chosen for it. Here
are some issues you’ll want to consider
when deciding where to place your garden bench.
Consider
Your Special
Needs
The
first question to ask yourself is what functions a
garden bench can fulfill. Here
are a few
that might fit your situation:
- a place to
get out of the sun
- a
resting
place along a long path
- a
place to
dream near the waterside
- showcase
a
spectacular tree by encircling it with a
bench
- call
attention to a special feature or area of your
garden such as a specimen planting or a distant corner
- a
private
retreat for bird-watching, sketching, reading
or tea
- a
place to
rest while working in your garden
- a
talk-it-over spot for you and your spouse, child or
grandchild
Give
Focus to a
Special Feature
A garden bench allows you
to
take advantage of special spots
in the garden such as:
- a
clearing
or a court
- a
long vista
such as the sunrise or sunset, a nearby
woods or meadows, or a fairly large lawn
- a
pool or
pond
- an
intimate
spot
Once you know where your
garden
bench will be located, you
can go on to make your other decisions about it: how big it should be,
whether
you will be moving it often, and what material, shape and color it
should be to
enhance the setting you’ve chosen for it.
Adding a bench will be a step towards turning
your
garden into an
enchanting getaway.
On to the garden …
Peter and Gay
