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Some Garden R & R By Melissa J Wantuck  |
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You don’t have to total up all of the hours you spend working on your garden from planning, planting, pruning and weeding to know you put in a lot of time. But ask yourself this: how much time do you spend enjoying your garden? And also, is there room for you to enjoy your garden, meaning a physical space somewhere in it where you can sit, look around and take it all in or close your eyes and relax?
In this space we constantly discuss gardening tips and tricks, but we miss the fundamental reason we garden: to enjoy our efforts!
Do you have a spot in your garden where you can sit? Here are some ideas for creating a spot in your garden so you can sit and enjoy it. If you’re planning a new garden, this is a great time to make sure a seating area is added in to your plans. If you have an established garden and no seating area, don’t worry, one can easily be added.
Materials
Before you decide which seating type listed below you want to incorporate into your garden, you might want to consider the material. The most common are stone, wood, metal and plastic.
Stone is a natural element and can easily be blended in with the rest of your garden. It does range in cost from free to very expensive, it will require little to no maintenance. If anything, you’ll clean stone when things like dirt, leaves, and branches collect on it.
Wood is also a natural element and its cost can range from very little money to a lot, but it will require maintenance from painting to staining, depending on its finish. If is not painted or stained, it will need some kind of sealer or it will eventually rot from the elements.
Metal used in garden pieces is most often iron and it can provide either a traditional or modern look depending on your style and its price is typically more than wood, and it requires maintenance to prevent rust.
Plastic is inexpensive but its drawbacks are it will need to be cleaned and isn’t as tough as stone, wood or metal.
Rock
Placing a large rock in your garden to sit on provides a natural option for blending a seating area into its surroundings. This option could be inexpensive if you have large rocks on your property—or access to a stream— and move one, or how many you want, there on your own. If you buy a rock, it will be expensive plus the cost of having it delivered.
Chair
You can use any size, any type, and any style chair in your garden. Put one in permanently or clear a spot to place a portable one. For a chair that will be permanent, its style should complement your garden.
Bench
Using a portable bench isn’t as convenient as a chair so most likely a bench will be a permanent structure. Like a chair, a bench can be any size, type and style as long as what you use complements your garden.
Swing
Combining a sitting area with a swing doubles your relaxation in the garden. The ideal swing for placing in a garden shouldn’t take up a large area so it should have small back and forth movement.
Attach the swing to its own support structure like one with triangular sides or housed within an arbor. Plant vine plants along the support structure and they’ll eventually grow up its sides and blend it in for a cohesive garden ornament.
Patio
If your garden surrounds a patio or is located next to one, such as cement, blocks, stone or a grassy area kept trimmed, establish both seating and tables for eating. This larger space will serve as an outdoor room. It’s a much more involved space and with multiple seating spots may not be a solitary retreat. It’s perfect for the gardener who wants a gathering spot rather than room-for-one seating only.
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