A maze in your garden
If you want to create a maze in your garden your first step needs to be to decide where to put it. The minimal recommended space is at least 25 feet across, although even a narrow rectangular space might suffice, depending on your design. Now draw the outline on paper - it can always be altered once you are outside to fit reality, as in changing the design to match the radius of your mower, or fitting it between existing features.
Several materials can be used for mazes and labyrinths. A turf labyrinth consist of mowed turf circles with walking paths of gravel, mulch, or other material, alternatively you can mow the path and allow the grass along the sides to grow tall. Many people choose to lay out their design so walkers are following stepping-stones laid in the lawn in a labyrinth pattern.
If you have a narrow space, you can think about using posts and wire fencing to grow vines, or if there's ample space - at least two to three feet between paths - you can use stone walls or plants to mark your design. When choosing materials, keep in mind the height desired because for a maze the pleasure for the participant comes from solving the puzzle, so use taller materials and plants to keep people from which route to take. For labyrinths, it is the experience of going in and retracing steps back out that is important, so these often use lower growing plants and materials.
Maze shrubs usually include the slow growing yew, or the fast growing honeysuckle, which, as with any vigorous shrub, will need a lot of pruning. Tall annuals for mazes include corn and sunflowers, which are probably the least expensive and quickest plants to use. Annuals that clump may be used to line or separate paths of a labyrinth. Common ones include marigolds, zinnias, impatiens, and geraniums, among many more. Finally, in the heart of the maze or labyrinth, consider leaving a quiet grassy area to rest and meditate, perhaps with a bench or seat. Add garden statuary to give a focal point.
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