Design Tips For A Beautiful Garden Garden Spaces

By: Nikki Tilley, Author of The Bulb-o-licious Garden Printer Friendly Version Image by Cuyahoga jco

A well-designed garden can provide an attractive frame for the home and surrounding landscape. It can
also create a warm, friendly atmosphere and offer a sense of privacy. There are numerous types of
garden designs, but regardless of how many gardeners choose the same design scheme, no two gardens
are ever the same. Most gardens are based on the gardener’s personal preference and level of expertise.
Let’s take a look at how to design a garden. Design Tips for a Beautiful Garden The first step to any
garden design is having a plan and putting that plan on paper. Determine the garden’s location and how
it will be used. Many factors will ultimately affect each garden design. These may include your region,
light and soil conditions, size, types of plants and so on.

Region – Become familiar with your hardiness zone. It is also a good idea to become familiar with the
different plants well suited for growing in your area. Understanding different plant types and their
proper growing conditions will enable you to have a beautiful, flourishing garden. Visiting garden centers
and nurseries or collecting pictures from catalogs and magazines can be helpful as well.

Soil – The type of soil and pH levels for your garden must also be considered. Is the soil sandy, heavy,
loamy, or clay like? Are pH levels alkaline or acidic? Examining the drainage patterns will help determine
if the soil is prone to getting excessively wet or dry. Mixing compost to the soil and adding mulch will
help absorb and retain moisture in dry areas.

Light – The amount of light the garden will receive is another factor to consider. Does the location
receive full sun or shade? Become familiar with the site’s wind patterns too, as excessive wind can dry
out or burn plants. Another factor to take into account is the surrounding landscape and any existing
structures.

Size/Shape – When determining the size of a garden, try to make it large enough to achieve the greatest
visual effect while remaining small enough for easy maintenance. The shape of the garden is also
important. It will define its overall style, which sets the garden’s mood and character. Will lines be
straight and formal or curved and casual? Providing an attractive edging that blends in with the overall
style and its surroundings will also keep the garden’s appearance neat.

Plantings – Important design features for gardens include balance, size, shape, color, and position. Select
a balanced assortment of seasonal flowers and ornamental grasses. Longer-lasting bloomers create
impact as do plants of different heights and bloom seasons, especially when they are grouped together
in drifts.

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