When you’ve got a busy household full of kids, pets and chaos, there are few places inside the home where you can retreat for some (well deserved) r & r.  This is where your backyard, big or small, is going to come in handy.  As busy workaholics, our gardens and yards may not always get the attention they deserve.  After all, the thought of pruning shrubs and pulling weeds at the end of a long workday doesn't sound very appealing.  But a beautiful, useful garden landscape doesn't have to involve hours of backbreaking yard work.  ​

​In this article, we're showing you three ways you can turn a humble garden into a personal paradise; a space where you can relax and unwind whenever everyday stress gets to be too much.

3 Ways To Transform Your Garden Into A Personal Paradise

​Create A Shaded Space

If your yard has a deck or patio, we're hopeful that you're using this area as not just a place for friends and family to gather, but as your own personal getaway as well.

To make the space bearable during the unrelenting heat of summer, consider investing in retractable awnings to help keep the area shaded and cool.  An awning can help decrease the ambient temperature by 10 - 15 degrees and can cover a larger area than a typical patio umbrella can.

And while we're sure you're using your deck or patio for its intended use--entertaining--you should also have patio furniture that is comfortable and inviting, simply for relaxing.  Soft cushions and pillows that are weatherproof are a must, as are mats and indoor / outdoor rugs for underfoot. 
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​Hire A Professional

There are many different ways to upgrade a ho-hum garden, but if your time is at a premium, perhaps you can hire a landscape designer or gardener to help create (and maintain) your space. You'll be able to work with them to maximize your yard, and to purchase and install plants and shrubs that will thrive in your area and are easy to maintain for years to come.  Calling Arlington Tree Service to discuss trimming and pruning trees and shrubs that are shrubs that are over 15' can be helpful as well.

To find a professional, get recommendations from friends and family, or contact gardening clubs in your area.  Yelp or Google reviews are also helpful.

Create A Private Corner

If you don't have a deck or patio, and if hiring a professional is not an option for you, all is not lost.  You can still create a private corner retreat, and it won't take much doing at all.
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• Designate a space in your yard that is out of the way of direct sunlight, and use a free-standing umbrella for additional shade.
• Find comfortable seating, or purchase a hammock or swing for optimal relaxation.
• Add a small side table or two to place necessities like books and drinks.
• Arrange flowering plants in individual pots throughout the area.  Try to find plants that won't attract bees or other pests.  Marigolds, lemongrass and ferns are best bets.  Impatiens and roses are also good, as bees have a hard time accessing the pollen.

• Add a few personal touches, like gazing balls, a waterproof, bluetooth speaker and melodic wind chimes.​

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We hope that this article has given you a few ideas on how you can turn your humble garden into a beautiful personal paradise. As you can see, it won't take much for your backyard to become the perfect place to unwind after a long day at work.
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