I Want To Design My Own Garden

A good selection of flowers trees and shrubs will create year round interest.

I want to design my own garden. One of the simplest ways to transform your outdoor space be it an urban garden or country garden is to invest in a scheme based around your plants. Add in dozens of structures like sheds fences gates and even fountains and fire pits. Spend some time getting to know your soil and aspect in terms of sun shade and exposure.

5 test your soil. Put your measurement scale along the top and along the left. How to start a garden 10 basic steps.

Each square now represents your scale. From weather apps that warn of coming frost to sensor spikes that pair with apps and remind you to bring out the watering can or warn against over acid soil technology has arrived in the garden. You can design your own garden and decide in advance what plants you need for your garden project.

Of course you ll have to make some adjustments to ensure that all of your plants have access to sunlight and aren t too crowded but in general it s best not to overthink a garden like this one and instead to opt for an organic free flowing plan. 1 decide what you d like to grow in your home garden. 3 plan your garden beds.

4 invest in basic garden tools. 2 choose a location to start your garden. For my purposes i count one square as 2 feet but it could be anything you want depending on how big the garden is you are drawing.

Most new garden landscape designs cost in excess of 10 000 and that s for a small garden. It s very hard to complete even a small garden with a relatively simple design for less than 6 000 to 7 000 once design fees materials plants and employing contractors which normally amount to at least half the budget are factored in. Make as many columns and rows this scale as you think you will need.