 It
all starts with a good plan. Landscape design can give you a garden
to suit your climate and your lifestyle. So, for starters - forget
about choosing plants. Might sound silly, but if you consider how
you'd like to use your garden, the choice of greenery should fall
into place.
If you'd like privacy, consider using tall trees as a border along
the fence;
hedges work equally well for natural fencing.
A
paved BBQ area can be great for outdoor entertaining.
Seating
under the shade
is a nice way to enjoy summer.
Low-growing
shrubs are ideal in a rockery.
Lavender
is lovely along a path.
Fragrant herbs in a sunny spot are a gardener's delight.
It's good to consider a theme for your garden design. Consult books,
or employ a designer for inspiration. When it comes to the final
checklist make sure you've thought about some of these planning
ideas:
- Shade around the back of your house, or a porch
- Windbreaks
- Blocking views for privacy next to windows
- Space for children to play
- Enough garden beds for planting your favorites
- Legal approval for fences and pools
- The size of trees when fully grown
- Storage for garden equipment
For more advice on landscape design consult our merchant partner
Gardener's Supply Company for tips
& tricks on how to turn the dead patch into paradise!
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