Designing a good garden is harder than you might imagine. There is a lot more to it than just picking plants that you like and plonking down some garden furniture. This blog will provide garden design tips for beginners to help you avoid common mistakes.
Study the space
The first step is to study the space in detail. You should take accurate measurements of everything from the boundaries and the lawn to any trees or plants. Use those measurements to create a sketch of the main parts of your garden.
Figure out the aspect
You need to know the garden aspect, as it determines how much sun you get. This will help you choose the right plants, but also to plan where to put your garden furniture. Always choose furniture that fits the style of garden you want to create. For example, if you are aiming for a rustic look, go for wooden Charles Taylor garden furniture.
Test the soil
Test your soil to find out if it is chalk, loam, sand, or clay soil – as well as whether it is alkaline or acid. Without that knowledge, you could end up picking plants that can’t survive in your soil.
Aim for unity
A well-designed garden is one that has a calm and unified look, rather than a chaotic one. The placement of everything from the plants and furniture to the shed should be logical as well as aesthetic. Try to picture it in your mind before starting.
With some careful thought and planning, you can design a garden fit for royalty.
