Concept Garden Design Solutions
Using our services allows you to establish a suitable planting theme, whether it be tropical, ornamental or native. Planning where the gardens are going to be located, factoring in sunlight, slopes and drainage. Planning of pathways and what materials to use and the consideration for the need of an irrigation system or lighting.
Our concept garden designs allow you to experiment and visualise your ideas, ensuring you are happy with the plant selection and layout before construction work commences, even if you want to do the installation yourself.
Know the purpose of your garden
Ask yourself: What purpose do you want your garden to accomplish? With the answer in mind, you can design a space that will meet all of your needs and desires.
Visually define the boundaries of your garden
When you define the boundaries of a space, you give the eye something to focus on – a hedge or a fence in the distance. Being clear about where the perimeters are creates a sense of order.
Know the idiosyncrasies of your property
Every block of land has its own distinct set of features: sunny areas, shade, changes in elevation, windy spots, existing trees, mature shrubs, and soil conditions. Get to know your property’s microclimates and topography.
Check your soil to see if it’s acidic and study its composition: is it sandy and loose or heavy and clayish? The more you know about the personality of your property, the better advantage you can take of its best traits.
Choose plants that suit your property
Tie the house (and other buildings, such as a freestanding garage or a garden shed) to the land by choosing plants that suit the environment. Both the house and the garden will benefit if it’s clear they belong to each other.
Check out first where the sun rises and sets in your backyard so that you know where to plant greenery. Consult your Landscapers to see which plants will do best in your garden.
Add personal touches
Whether that may be adding a pergola, a statue or water feature, the personal touches you add to your land are still important.
Retaining walls give defined space
If you want defined areas, put in retaining walls to draw that line.
Choose the right dimensions for a path or walkway
You can lay out a path that’s narrow in a tight pace. But the wider the path, the more spacious the garden will feel. A wide path (if you have the space) will allow two people to walk side by side. You also can experiment: lay out a path that narrows and widens or add a curve to create visual interest.
Site a patio based on how you will use the space
Do you want to use your patio as an outdoor dining room? Make sure it’s convenient to your kitchen. Do you want a secluded spot to sit and read a book? Make it functional to your needs.
Plant for a tree’s future
When planting a tree, consider the size and shape it will be at maturity. The saddest thing in a garden is a tree with branches hacked off because it got too big for its location. Give a tree plenty of space to grow as high and wide as it wants and you (and future generations) will end up with a beautiful specimen.
Light up the garden
Don’t forget lighting to extend the use of your yard well into the night.
