Monday Design: Gorgeous Garden Designs

Seriously? Spring is still not here yet? I made the huge mistake of putting all my winter coats into hiding when I was over at my parents' on Easter. And, naturally, the temperature dropped to the 30s the next day. That's what I get for not having the foresight to check the weather. Anyway, enough bitching (although a good bitching is always necessary). Instead, I'll daydream. Thank you.

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I am absolutely not the person in my family with the green thumb. That is my mother. I tend to kill most plant life that comes near me. It must just sense that I'm a vegetarian and commit suicide or something. I have been trying though. My whole life we've always had a big garden and lots of plants in the house, but so far I've only manage to save one plant. Wait. I brought one plant back from the dead! Okay, that's better. Let's measure my efforts in terms of success. Good. Moving on. 

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Because of my mother's love of all things green, I've always dreamed of having a huge garden overflowing with green and all of these are prime home garden examples. But really, I just love looking at landscape designs. Some people get really creative with their home garden. Honestly, I wouldn't even know where to start to design a garden for my home. Where do you plant things? How do you plant things? How do you keep them alive?

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Oh look. Someone took a photo of what my attempt at a future home garden would look like. Just kidding! But also, I'm obsessed with this space. Enclosed gardens are also a dream, especially when living in climates that are cold most of the year. 

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The perfect summer activity? I think so. 

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This last one is a rooftop garden design in New York. Yes, this is also 100% acceptable. In fact, I'll have one installed on my roof please and thank you.

What's your dream backyard look like?