All great gardens and well-designed landscapes start with a plan. The landscape design process is a series of fairly easy steps. However, it takes a keen attention to detail and knowledge to yield the best results. The first step is to figure out what you want to do and why. A professional design should take the following into consideration:

Function

A design that takes into account the lifestyle of the homeowners and how the area will be used. Do you need space for recreation, relaxing, an area in the sun for vegetable gardening. You’ll meet with our experts to determine your wants and desires.

Easy to Maintain

The right plant in the right spot is key. Plus, selecting the right plants to make sure they’ll mature well….and not too quickly….and proper spacing of the plants once they’re planted, so they don’t grow together too quickly.

Proportion

The size of the plants needs to match the size of the house. Too often very small sized plants are used to save money and it just takes too many years for those plants to grow into something significant. When looking for someone to work with, consider that a professional designer should: Have a professional design degree. MSU has several excellent programs Provide references of past clients and people who you can talk to find out how the process went. Are they happy with the process and the results? Provide a portfolio of past work. The best testimonial is awards that are given by the industry for outstanding design and installation work. In the past five years, English Gardens has won the top award in the state for the best landscape project.

Execution

It starts with the plan, but even the best design needs proper installation. Prepare the soil properly with the appropriate soil amendment Plant at the right height Fertilize, mulch and water.

Finally Follow-Up

Every landscape needs periodic maintenance to look its best. Weeding, pruning, mulching, keeping the lawn mowed and edged. Add some colorful plants at the front door to add a welcome touch.

So where do you go from here? Let our experts get to work! Request a consultation with one of our Garden Coaches today.