You can have the most elaborated back yard from the entire neighborhood, but if it isn’t functional you have built it in vain. We all want to have beautiful and flourishing gardens, but when we have a family; we must also take into consideration the needs of the other members of it. Divide the space of your yard in two or three visual spaces, one for play and relaxation, one for gardening and maybe one for pets.
An open space, covered by lawn is ideal for your children. Here you can install a table for open air lunches or for a romantic summer evening dinner.
Do you have a fireplace? Keep a portion of your garden especially for depositing fire woods, but make sure it is at a considerable distance from the house or animals that can cause damage.
How
about pets? You can build for these little members of your family special
spaces, in which they can play and exercise. Before you plant bushes and
ornamental plants, surround the pet space. Cats and dogs tend to be attracted
exactly by the things we try to keep them away from.
Functionality is an important factor in your garden, so you have to think about children, little pets and family assets before you plant anything. Save a portion of the yard especially for you, in which you can plant whatever you want and leave for the others some space to breathe freely.
You
will find it more satisfying this way, once the whole family is happy with your
garden and they might even bring their personal ideas for it. It is important
that personal space is respected and that is why the garden must not be very
wide, taking up all available space. Build from time to time a pathway or some
benches where you can just relax and admire your work.
