Identifying your needs, ideas, designs and goals for a perfect garden
Do you sometimes look at your garden and feel hopeless for just not getting it the way you want it to be? Redesigning your garden will be your best option. You don't need to have a big garden. Start by making a complete list of existing conditions and also your own wishes.
This website will guide & assist you to give your garden a captivating appearance.
Getting to know your garden
When planning your garden make sure that you don't bother too much with the natural conditions of your garden. Key conditions that you need to keep in mind right from the beginning include:
Soil : Make sure that the type of soil in your garden is right for whatever you have in mind. You can analyze your type of soil by sending samples to a soil test laboratory or save the extra money by doing it yourself. Buy a DIY Soil analysis kit which will advise you on soil improvement. Loose, humus-rich, slightly loamy and slightly sandy soil is the best garden soil. Garden soils of newly built houses create particular problems in the first years. For very poor soils you can get suitable plants from your local garden centre.
Light : Many home owners will prefer a place to relax in their own garden than in a park. When looking for a sunny or the coolest spot in your garden make sure that you keep in mind the fact that the sun moves from east to west. Make a sketch of the buildings or big trees in your garden and mark the positions lit by morning sun or where you can find a cool spot in the shade at midday.
Noise and wind: It is a good idea to plan some protection from noise or wind on the side if you consider to built a small quiet place in your garden. Finish off your nook with features such as thick hedges, wooden fences or walls.