Successful garden designers choose plants that suit the nature of the site, rather than try to amend the site to suit the plants that they’ve chosen. We choose plants that suit your particular climate; the amount of sun or shade; the degree of windiness; how wet or dry the garden generally is; how heavy (clayey) or light (sandy) the soil is. We consider how tall the plants grow; how well the colours complement each other; how well they provide year-round interest in the garden; how much pruning, watering and fertilising they require. We take particular note of the plants that grow well in gardens in your neighbourhood.
All of these factors are considered by professional garden designers and give some insight into the fees they charge. It is money well spent to take a professional approach. You may find you save time and expense. Your garden is an extension of your home and a reflection of, and an adjunct to, your lifestyle. It’s worth taking the time to do it well.
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