Beautiful gardens don’t cultivate themselves. They grow from thoughtful planning and good design. The following are a few tips on how to come up with a garden design that suits your style, your house and your budget.
DESIGN TIP # 1
Get a sense of your budget. Landscape designers, gardeners, and many plants can add a considerable monetary cost to your garden (though many would argue it’s money well spent). To stay within your means, make sure you have a budget in place before you begin laying the groundwork of your new garden.
DESIGN TIP #2
Choose a garden design that reflects your own personal style. A natural garden with lots of bushy, overgrown plants might suit you better than a classical garden with geometric borders and delicate-looking beds of color-coordinated flowers.
DESIGN TIP #3
Consider the style of your home. If you have a small house, you might not want to overwhelm it with a towering lattice of climbing roses. If your house is smaller in size, choose a garden design that will balance it without making your home appear smaller than it is. Similarly, don’t invest in elaborate fountains or gardens if they don’t fit the style of your home. You can still be creative, but make sure the garden design complements your home.
DESIGN TIP #4
Notice what kind of garden designs you like. Whether you’re glancing through a gardening magazine or just taking a leisurely walk in your neighborhood, notice what essentials of a garden you like and why. Is it the combination of colors or the abundance of a particular type of plant? Read garden magazines and watch shows for ideas on which features to integrate in your garden.