Sounds of the Garden

When it comes to landscape design, most people think of flowers, shrubs and trees. They think about size and shape, color and texture, formal and informal. Few consider sound! Sound can be one of the most pleasurable parts of any one's garden.

A strategically placed bird feeder or bird bath can attract many different song birds. The delightful songs of birds will surely put a smile on your face.

Whether light and dainty or sharp and bold, the melodic tones of wind chimes create a sense of peace and harmony.

Nothing is more soothing that the gentle sound of running water. Adding a garden fountain is easy to do and the sound is so relaxing.

When planning your garden, there are lots of thing to consider. Don’t forget sound!

The Face of Yard Decor - Tree Faces

Add character and personality to your yard with tree faces. They can smile, frown or even blow you a kiss! Your trees will welcome your guests and add fun to your backyard.

Putting On The Moss

Thinking of adding a garden statue or some landscape rocks? If you want them to look like they've been there for years, try putting on the moss!

Most mosses thrive in moist shady areas. Many can survive a period of drought and quickly rejuvenate once moisture is available. They grow slowly and live a long time.

There are lots of recipes for growing moss. Here's just one:

• Put a clump of moss from some nearby woods into your blender.
• Add a couple cups of water and a couple cups of buttermilk.
• Blend a a low speed until it looks like a milk shake.
• Paint the mixture onto your statue, rocks, or pour it on the ground.

Within a few weeks, Voila! The look of aged and well established.

Physics and Wind Chimes

There more to a wind chime than a pretty face or some soothing sounds. Even students at Michigan Tech study the physics of a well tuned wind chime.