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Descriptive Essay On A Garden City

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A garden is fast becoming such a rare commodity in our urban existence. To feel the touch of the soft sunrays of early morning sun, walk barefoot on the dew soaked grass and hear the chirpy birds chattering all day long have sadly become components of such a faraway dream. Singaporeans can still consider themselves privileged, because they are actively involved in creating a garden city and not merely a concrete jungle. Yet, a formal garden of one’s own eludes many. Consider yourself blessed if you still happen to have a green patch of land on your own backyard and take utmost care of it. Remember besides increasing the environmental and aesthetic values, a beautiful garden could prove to be an ideal spiritual retreat. Decorate it in such …show more content…

You can even create one for yourself by setting coloured stone chips, broken glass and ceramics in plaster of paris or other hobby moulds over rust free metallic frames. But like other outdoor furniture on this list these too will have to be built to last. Barbecue Out in the Sun Though this does not qualify as furniture, but wouldn’t it be better if we manage to install a barbecue close by, particularly when we are talking of dining in open air? Kids will love a special treat of homemade burger, fish and chips and it will be a great way of having a fun time together with the loved ones of the family. It is easier to settle for a readymade gas fuelled barbecue, especially if you are only planning to use it occasionally. Purists may scoff at the idea because it tampers with the smoky flavour of the food. Otherwise, you may opt to build a country style brick barbecue with some expert help. If your outdoor dining area is not as large as some of those you have seen in suburban Kentucky or rural Tuscany, then refrain from having too much of a dressy piece. It is not advisable to overwhelm the natural charm of the

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