Kamis, 07 Oktober 2010

Japanese Culture Celebrated at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Learn about the arts, culture and history of Japan during special programs in the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden and during a bonsai opening celebration and bonsai and ikebana shows held at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
It all begins with the Malott Japanese Garden Spring Weekend on Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30. That same weekend is the Ikenobo Ikebana Society Show presented by the Chicago chapter of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society. The Ikenobo Ikebana Society will also demonstrate traditional Ikenobo Ikebana flower arranging techniques and demonstrate Japanese Tea Ceremony. The Malott Japanese Garden, also called Sansho-En (the Garden of Three Islands), is a Japanese stroll garden with more than 280 types of plants hardy to the Midwest.

Garden Design Ideas

Landscape matures, things change. Garden design is the process of designing the layout and planting of domestic gardens while keeping this change under control. But as people’s lifestyles change the areas once used for kids play or for dining out evenings, may no longer be needed. Furthermore, in case the house you bought came with mature plantings that do not any more look healthy or suit your taste, the time has come for you to understand what landscape design is and why should you revive your garden by re-modeling the space and focusing on the plantation you want and covers your needs.

Garden owners became increasingly involved in garden design during the twentieth century and there was considerable expansion in the garden designers’ profession. Specifically, education on garden design has emerged from the older traditions of training and most garden designers are currently trained in design and horticulture. Over the years, well-known garden designers obtain an expert knowledge of plants, their habits and their needs.

Most importantly, garden designers focus on constructing an outdoor space that is not only beautiful to see, but also feasible to manage and corresponds to the needs of the particular house residents. That is the reason why elements of garden design include landform and planting design, water features like fountains and ponds, garden lighting, sculpture and garden furniture.
Remember that landscaping should only serve to enhance your home, as plants and trees must be in scale and balance with each other, as well as with your home, so as not to detract attention away! Spend your money wisely by planning the type of shrubs and trees you will purchase in conjunction with the type of home you own.