Time to Design

For anyone thinking this is the year to give the garden an overhaul:  now is the time to begin.  

Good garden design begins with a thorough analysis of the garden.  This includes soil analyses, sun/shade audits, privacy/screening issues, wind and microclimate analyses. The designer should also take inventory of the existing garden for healthy plants to retain.

The owner of the garden needs to be collecting ideas for her/his new garden. You can look around your neighbourhood for plants, arbours, fences, and other attractive features that might complement the architecture of your residence.  Alternately, gather some beautiful garden picture books and spend some quiet time reading and dreaming.

Think about how you would like to use your garden:  entertaining, playing, reading, maybe gardening.  How many people will gather in your garden?  How much time do you spend in your garden?  How much time do you want to spend in your garden?

And, of course, the owner of the garden needs to consider a budget for renovations.  A good  designer can create a design to be installed at once, or over a few seasons.  The important part is to have a cohesive design to follow.

Naturally, this is what we do at The Cultivated Gardeners, so feel free to contact us info@thecultivatedgardeners.com.