Jazz Up Your Garden this Spring!

As spring nears, you are likely considering new ideas for your garden. Maybe you are going for something different this year – establishing a new flowerbed, incorporating an herb garden, or simply changing the structure and appearance of your garden. There are endless ways you can jazz up your garden this spring, from adding a few changes here and there to constructing a new garden from scratch. Here are some points and items that may help you make a decision:

• Boulders. Boulders add instant aesthetic appeal especially when      arranged harmoniously with the other elements of your garden. A boulder      can add a sense of balance, create a point of focus, and add structure or      physical support.
• Pavement and pathways. These not only provide areas for standing      and walking but also add a decorative touch. Decorative flagstone, Utah      gravel or river cobble can be used for this purpose with very attractive      results.
• Form and surfacing. Utah gravel or river cobble can also give form      to a garden bed, or serve as a simple, but beautiful option for certain      surface areas of your garden. Stone walls and/or fencing can also create      form while creating a uniform look and neat design.
• Decorative Utah landscaping rocks, when harmoniously designed can      create a stunning effect.
• Soil. The quality of your soil is of optimal importance and      affects the health and growth of your garden. Adding topsoil to your beds can      help replenish overused soil and improve overall soil quality. Utah      topsoil is also great for new plants and seeds, which need especially      nutrient-rich soil. Also consider Utah bark mulch options to help prevent      soil erosion and weeds while enriching the soil and retaining moisture.
• Ponds or fountains. Consider installing some element of water – water      features add a wonderful ambience to any garden and the options in terms      of style and design are endless.
• Extras. Extra items such as a birdhouse, wind chimes, or garden      sculpture can add character to your garden, create charm, inspire a sense      of well-being and (in the case of a birdhouse) make your garden a lovely place      of activity.

These are just a few ideas – think about what you want to change this spring season and start envisioning your new garden!