Connect the spaces
Think about the routes between the house, lawn, storage, seating and entrances.
03 / CONNECT
Landscaping & edges.
Bring the whole garden into the picture.
START WITH THE PURPOSE
The right questions.
A better starting point.
Paths, edges, walls and planting zones give an outdoor space its structure. A joined-up plan helps the garden work as one place rather than a set of separate surfaces.
Discuss your landscaping projectDefine the edges
Agree the lines between paving, planting and grass, and how any retaining features will be constructed.
Keep maintenance in view
Choose details with an understanding of access, cleaning, seasonal changes and the care you want to take on.
BEFORE THE FIRST CONVERSATION
A useful brief
starts here.
- An outline of the existing garden
- Areas to keep, remove or change
- Level differences and access constraints
- Preferred balance of hard surfaces and planting
Put a shape to the idea.
Use the planner to record the outline and the things that matter.
Plan your space