Garden railway/Garden?

Question

Live in the suburbs of city and have a acre lot and about half an acre to landscape myself, any websites i can look at to get a idea of what to make outa my backyard? Looking to make garden with garden railway.

Answer 1

The "Do It Yourself Network" has ideas. Besides "Landscape", use other search terms (gardening, walkways, pool, fountains....) to find more. I noticed on the HopePage, they had a link for "water walkway" -- sounds interesting, but didn't check it out.

http://www.diynetwork.com/

Also, the public library and home improvement center [i.e., Lowe's, Home Depot] have books and magazines you can skim through -- buy/borrow or not.

Like DIYnetwork, there are also a lot of TV programs on gardening & landscaping -- discovery, TLC channels ... They are really interesting.

This site does Landscapes (and has a search box). There's a link on it's HomePage (currently) on "yards and gardens".

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh

These sites offer ideas:

http://www.bechtelslandscape.com/landscape-ideas.shtml

http://www.landscapegardeningonline.com/

http://www.gardenrailway.org.uk/

This site looks like it may be REAL helpful:

http://www.the-landscape-design-site.com/landscapedesign5.html


Do a search for "landscape ideas" (and use other terms) in your browser. Search for "parts" of landscaping (like pools, rock, cement structiures/statues, patio furniture, decks...). The results listed usually have their products set in gardens and yards -- and you can get ideas. Like this site (check out the links (buttons) across the top):

http://www.bridgewaterlandscape.com/

And, search famous gardens (like botanical gardens ... like Marie Selby Botanical Garden, Sarasota FL), if you know of any, and look at their settings for ideas.

Peace. Have fun!!!!!

Answer 2

There are several groups on Yahoo that are about Garden Railways. Once in place, a Garden Railway is a relaxing hobby! Good luck!

Answer 3

i would suggest you print garden railway on google and you should find numerous sights about it--another way is to check with large retail garden centers in your area.. i know in Massachusetts Weston Nurseries of Hopkinton carries numerous plants for the miniature or garden railways and also has a pretty nice garden railway on the property and it runs daily...if you are in the New England area you may want to look them up..blanco