One thing people often overlook about their garden design is just how much personality can be expressed through simple choices. Here at Eden Gardens, we’re always looking to rectify that problem by helping people create outdoor spaces that are right for them and that suits their personality and their style.
But how do we approach creating a garden tailored to your tastes? And how can you follow the same techniques yourself?
What is Good Garden Design?
Let’s start with the basics – how can you even decide if your garden has ‘good’ design? After all, design is subjective, right?
Well, the key to a good design is that it meets certain requirements. Those requirements can be practical, such as needing an outdoor space to relax in or host family events, or they can be aesthetic. Do you want your garden to feel cosy and comforting, or to be a space that helps you reconnect to nature? You may just want somewhere to lounge in the sun at the end of a long day.
The most important thing to understand is that all of these requirements are valid and that if you want to create a garden you love, then these thoughts will direct your decision-making.
Making The Right Compromises
All that being said, not all of your requirements will necessarily fit together. As much as you might want that great big patio alongside a vegetable patch and several flower beds if space is a limitation, then sacrifices will have to be made.
Good garden design looks to resolve these conflicts by first prioritising the most important needs. In this example, you might have to decide whether you care more about homegrown vegetables, sitting space or atmosphere. That being said, sometimes you can achieve the same effect for less.
Let’s say your priority is the patio. That might mean you don’t have space for flower beds but have you considered hanging flowers? Or potted plants?
By understanding not just what you want but why you want it, you’ll be able to think outside the box and make more effective use of the space you have.
Defining An Atmosphere
Last but not least, it’s always important to think about the atmosphere you want to create. Whether that’s a cosy reading corner or a vast wilderness, having a style in mind is another way you can direct your decisions towards a more deliberate outcome. Why not look online for other gardens you might want to take inspiration from and see how they created an atmosphere you might wish to replicate?
Are you ready to make your dream garden a reality? Want to work with experienced garden designers to craft something perfect for you? Call Eden Gardens today at 0800 022 4112 or contact us via email at Ivan@eden-gardens.co.uk and we’ll be more than happy to provide a survey, a consultation, and a quotation, all free of charge!
