Skillful Design and Planning–Key To The Best Gardens
The Best Gardens are born from good design and planning.
A successful garden design takes into account several features and concerns such as:
Are there any surrounding buildings or structures to work around?
What is the existing terrain or landscape?
How much sun and shade does the area receive?
Will your garden be in an urban or rural setting?
And finally, will the purpose of your garden be productive, decorative or recreational?
The Best Gardens that are well planned and individually styled to work best both for their environment and for those who use them.
The way you intend to use your garden–the purpose you envision–will give your project direction on how it comes together. It will also save time, wasted expense and energy to have this decided before you draw up your plans or begin to dig the bed. Simply ask yourself what do you want your garden to do for you and your family?
Location will be a major influence on design. A country garden, for example, is part of its surroundings in a way that a small urban garden can never be. It involves caring for a piece of the natural world that is within your boundaries. Such as mature trees, old walls, streams, ponds, inclines and slopes and working with these features to suit the area and habitat. Even though a country garden is part of your property, it is still a part of the surrounding countryside.
In an urban setting, on the other hand, the garden has a different purpose. the urban garden is designed for people instead of plants and wildlife. This garden is usually an extension to your home living space, often enhancing the style or function of the family.
Want your garden to be considered one of the Best Gardens in your neighborhood?
Whatever style of garden you choose to develop, design is key to it’s eventual success. A pleasing combination of foliage, form, and flower color is an ideal formula for any garden setting. Planning and styling your space to suit your way of life, the style of your home, and its surroundings will enable you to create a Best Garden Project that you can benefit from and enjoy for years to come. Your garden will be truly one of the Best Gardens.
Debi Jones.
