Types of Water Features:
1. Bubbler and Fountain
Pros - This is the easiest and most cost effective option for a fountain. They usually don't take up much space so can be easily integrated with your landscape. They can provide the classic soothing noise of a waterfall while fitting your budget.
Cons - Bubblers and fountains are not as loud as other options, and often made of synthetic material rather than natural stone.
$1-5k Depending on Size and Material
2. Pondless WaterFall
Pros - Open water space is decreased, which reduces the maintenance and safety concern. These are louder, self contained, and often contain natural stone, giving you a more natural feel.
Cons - More expensive to construct, not good for larger spaces.
Starting at $5k
3. WaterFall into garden Pond
Pros - They are the loudest option, providing soothing natural sounds. These are the biggest option out of all the waterfalls and often the most aesthetic. These ponds can support aquatic life such as fish, frogs, and plants. These always constructed out of natural materials.
Cons - Most expensive. More maintenance due to increased water volume and size. Depending on the depth, these can be a safety concern for small children.
Starting at $7-8K Depending on Size
Spring Bulbs
Our four favorite types are Tulip, Allium, and Daffodil. Spring bulbs have to be planted in the previous fall, and they are not effected by frozen temperatures. They are hassle free, and will bloom first out of most plants so a good rule of thumb is to plant them toward the middle or back part of the bed.
Tropical Summer Annuals
Summer annuals can differ in the amount of water needed to maintain health. Types of annuals that do well in low water environments are Lantana, Vinca, and Pentas. Types of annuals that require more water are SunPatients, Begonias, and Petunia. These annuals do best when planted in a mass along a border because they fill out, giving a full bodied look. In Central Ohio, it is best to wait until around Mother's Day to plant these.
Container Gardens
At Garden of Eden Landscaping, we firmly believe in creating outdoor spaces that renew the spirit and revitalize the soul. One such way is through container gardens, which can greatly enhance the aesthetic appearance of your landscape. We have a team of experts who specialize in container gardening and will work with you to create a custom-designed container garden for your home or commercial space. Here are some of the benefits of container gardening:
Versatile: Container gardens allow you to grow in limited space enviorments. This includes balcony, patio, courtyard, indoors on windowsills or rooms with adequate light, the deck of a boat, or even a rooftop.
No Weeding: Since container gardens are often elevated, it is hard for weeds to find their way into the garden, so you very seldomly have to weed.
Portable: Depending on the design, container gardens can be easily relocated to sun or shade depending on the plants needs. Along with this, the plants themselves can be rearraged very easily.
Variety: Container gardens can have many different sections, containing plants with different needs, such as different soils or more or less light. It allows for lots of different plants while staying orgainzed.
Curb Appeal: Container gardens placed near the front of your home provide a more welcoming look, and can even increase property value.
Edible Gardens
With an edible garden, you can not only enhance the look of your outdoor space but also save money on groceries by reaping the benefits of fresh produce and herbs right at your doorstep. Edible gardens are enviormentally friendly and you have complete control of what your produce is exposed too. Garden of Eden Landscaping can design and install an edible garden that fits your style and needs, while also providing expert maintenance tips and services to help it thrive.
Assessable: Easy to reach for all ages of people, great for avoiding having to bend over while gardening. Can also be built up or located near a house.
Variety: Edible gardens can have all sorts of tasty veggies or herbs depending on your pallet. Multiple soils can be used to accommodate needs of plants.
Curb Appeal: Edible gardens placed near the front of your home provide a more welcoming look, and can be designed to be aesthetically pleasing.
Pollenator / Butterfly Gardens
Butterfly gardens are not only stunning but also highly beneficial for the environment. They provide food and shelter for these beautiful pollinators while also attracting other beneficial insects to your space. At Garden of Eden Landscaping, we understand the importance of creating functional landscapes that not only serve as a beautiful outdoor space but also provide ecological benefits. Our butterfly gardens are designed to attract and sustain these delicate creatures while beautifying your space. Here is some of the benefits of these gardens:
Pollenation of Plants: These types of gardens have bright flowers that attract pollenators that need to feed on nectar. When they do this their bodies collect pollen and carry it to other plants. This helps fruits, vegetables and flowers to produce new seeds.
Indicates a Healthy Environment: Butterflies are attracted to a healthy enviorment and play a role in creating bio-diversity. By being a food source for many native birds, they attract them to your property.
Plant Variety: We use a large variety of plants in these gardens, by using plants like cone flowers, milkweed, and butteryfly bush. Click here to learn more about the pollenator seed mix we use!
Wild Flower & Perennial Gardens
Wild flower gardens are an extrmely versatile option when it comes to gardening because they can be installed in anywhere from beside a patio to the middle of an open lawn. Wild flower gardens often use a lot of native species that would be considered a weed in a landscape. They involve a diverse number of flowers and grasses that encourage pollenators, bugs, birds, and other small creatures.
Support Healthy Insects: These types of gardens provide food, shelter, and nectar for benefical bugs such as bees, butterflies, and ants.
Cost Effective: Wildflower gardens are a great cost effective choice that is extremely enviormentally friendly. They can be a great use for excess lawn, saving you time on mowing. Wild flower gardens are also extremely low maitnence and rarely require attention after grown.
Native Plants: They encourage a large variety of plants native to the great state of Ohio. With many options to choose from, you can customize to whatever look you want. Click here to explore options for wild flower gardens!