Generally the word garden is associated with the outdoors but in reality there are many kinds of gardens - the outdoor variety being just one of them. There is no doubt that the outdoor garden can be a peaceful haven for the householder. The garden can be closed in with pickets made of wood covered with blooming creepers. With the proper kind of landscaping the outdoor garden can look awesome. The beauty of the garden can be enhanced by pergolas, arches, gazebos - either singly or all together depending on what the space permits. 

Those who have generous open space can divide the garden for separately growing vegetables, flowering shrubs and trees. A separate patch can be kept as a trimmed lawn with green grass. Those with limited area can nurture a small vegetable plot beside flower beds. Some might prefer to have only flower patches. 

Another type of garden is the kitchen garden - best for folks to pluck fresh products straight from their own plot of land. The plus point is that a kitchen garden does not need much space - even a modest one will do. If one is enterprising enough then the window sill of the kitchen with various containers can become a source of vegetable supply. 

Containers are ideal for growing herbs. It is an exhilarating experience to stretch out of the window and pluck fresh herbs that can be popped straight on to the cooking pot. If there is a backyard available then in no time it can be turned into a vegetable garden and be assured of a regular supply of ready to cook green delights. 

Another type of garden is the patio garden. It can add to the ambience of the garden even if the patio is in an enclosed space. It can be filled with tier upon tier of potted plants. There is no hard and fast rule in designing patio gardens. Some may want the pots to border the patio with tall shrubs while others might opt for perennial flowering plant to encircle the patios. 

In general we have a wrong idea about indoor gardens and think the task of starting off a container garden as something that is very difficult. Nothing could be far from the truth. It is something that can be done very easily. The simplest variety of garden is one that grows herbs. A couple of pots on the window sill will suffice. Vegetables need more sunlight and to make up for a dearth of it, artificial lighting may be used. 

One of the joys of life is indulging in gardening. It is a wonderful way to be in touch with Nature by sowing plants and or flowers - seeing them grow and bloom from scratch. Even without green fingers one can develop the skill of dotting the house with potted plants. Any of the above mentioned gardens can be experimented with according to one's inclination and space.