We live in a world that is fast paced and usually burdens us with a schedule that leaves little time for fun and relaxation.
It's all too easy to get sucked into the endless pursuit of wealth and success, and to forget that we all need a little down time every once in a while.
When that time comes, it's usually in the form of a vacation to some far off place where we never really feel at home, and we all seem to have forgotten that we can have a small oasis of relaxation in our own backyard, literally.
It has long been known that gardening can have some wonderful therapeutic benefits such as being good exercise, relieve stress and tension and improve concentration and how even just spending a few moments in a beautifully appointed garden can wash away the stress of a particularly hard day.
It's not just the scent of the plants, or the glorious colors of flowers in bloom that transport us out of our busy world and into a place of calm, it's also the sounds that we hear while out in the garden.
Some of those are the sounds of nature, such as the song of your favorite bird, but there are also sounds that we can create as part of our horticultural landscape.
Many people choose to add an original garden art accent such as a handcrafted water fountain to their backyard green space.
There is something about the sound of running water that seems to mellow us when we need a little peace and tranquility in our lives.
When it comes to the calming power of sound nothing compliments the sounds of flowing water than the delicate sound of wind chimes.
Each different style of wind chimes has its own unique cadence.
It's the individual sound of each that draws people to one over the other, and it's not uncommon to see people in the garden center listening to different tuned wind chimes until they find one that is just right for them.
Often the selection of a particular wind chime has more to do with aesthetics than solely the sound they make.
For example, those who have adorned their garden with Asian style garden art sculptures or other oriental garden decor, such as a koi pond, may be drawn to bamboo wind chimes to complete the overall Zen feel of the garden.
If pressed though, the majority of garden lovers will probably tell you that they chose a glass wind chime or metal wind chime based on how they sounded when the wind stirred them.
To get the most out of your garden, you should try to find the spot that brings you the highest level of calm, and then arrange comfortable seating in that area and add garden accents to make the space more inviting.
Chances are that if that particular area fills you with a sense of well-being, then it will do the same for your visitors.
Make time every day to go to that spot, settle in with a good book, and let the stress of the day wash away amid the sights and sounds of your own backyard oasis.
It's all too easy to get sucked into the endless pursuit of wealth and success, and to forget that we all need a little down time every once in a while.
When that time comes, it's usually in the form of a vacation to some far off place where we never really feel at home, and we all seem to have forgotten that we can have a small oasis of relaxation in our own backyard, literally.
It has long been known that gardening can have some wonderful therapeutic benefits such as being good exercise, relieve stress and tension and improve concentration and how even just spending a few moments in a beautifully appointed garden can wash away the stress of a particularly hard day.
It's not just the scent of the plants, or the glorious colors of flowers in bloom that transport us out of our busy world and into a place of calm, it's also the sounds that we hear while out in the garden.
Some of those are the sounds of nature, such as the song of your favorite bird, but there are also sounds that we can create as part of our horticultural landscape.
Many people choose to add an original garden art accent such as a handcrafted water fountain to their backyard green space.
There is something about the sound of running water that seems to mellow us when we need a little peace and tranquility in our lives.
When it comes to the calming power of sound nothing compliments the sounds of flowing water than the delicate sound of wind chimes.
Each different style of wind chimes has its own unique cadence.
It's the individual sound of each that draws people to one over the other, and it's not uncommon to see people in the garden center listening to different tuned wind chimes until they find one that is just right for them.
Often the selection of a particular wind chime has more to do with aesthetics than solely the sound they make.
For example, those who have adorned their garden with Asian style garden art sculptures or other oriental garden decor, such as a koi pond, may be drawn to bamboo wind chimes to complete the overall Zen feel of the garden.
If pressed though, the majority of garden lovers will probably tell you that they chose a glass wind chime or metal wind chime based on how they sounded when the wind stirred them.
To get the most out of your garden, you should try to find the spot that brings you the highest level of calm, and then arrange comfortable seating in that area and add garden accents to make the space more inviting.
Chances are that if that particular area fills you with a sense of well-being, then it will do the same for your visitors.
Make time every day to go to that spot, settle in with a good book, and let the stress of the day wash away amid the sights and sounds of your own backyard oasis.
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