Redesigning your garden is a big project, and one that requires a great deal of planning and thought. When you make the decision to put time and money into creating the perfect oasis right outside your door, you want to make sure you get it right. Choosing the right landscaping materials for your project is one of the biggest decisions you will make when it comes to redesigning your garden, and one you don’t want to get wrong. There are several factors to consider when choosing your materials, and with so many landscaping suppliers and landscaping companies out there offering different advice and materials it can often be overwhelming.
Preparing questions that you should ask landscaping companies is a great way to ensure that you get all the information you need before choosing the materials for your landscaping project, and any reputable landscaping company will be happy to give you lots of information and advice to help you choose. Here at Bury Hill we have listed five things below for you to consider when choosing the materials for your landscaping project.
1. Make a plan
The most important piece of preparation is to create a plan of exactly how you want your garden to look when it is done. Map out a visual drawing of the area you are working on and where the sun hits each part at what time of day. That way you can ensure when it comes to planting that you select plants that will thrive in your landscape. You should remember that your garden or outside space has a little microclimate all of its own, and everything from the soil type, hours of sunshine, even the slope of the land will affect which plants and materials will work best.
2. Think about who are you designing your garden for?
There are many different purposes for a garden which are important when consider when planning out your garden:
- Is it a calming place where adults can relax?
- Do you want to use it as a social space?
- Do you want to dine outside?
- Do you have children who will want to run around and play?
- Do you have pets that might want to scratch or chew, or dig things up?
It is very important to have a clear idea of the functionality of the garden so that you can source the right materials as well as ensuring that the whole family are happy with the finished product.
3. How easy does your garden need to be to maintain?
How much work are you willing to put in to keep it looking good? How often realistically will you be using it? These are important points to consider when deciding on what materials you need to buy. If you want a garden that you can leave to its own devices then bare that in mine when you are buying your materials. If you want a garden that is also a hobby then equally source the correct materials to ensure it meets those demands.
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4. What kind of style do you want your garden to be?
Have a clear idea of the style of your garden, often the most beautiful and successful landscaping projects are built around particular themes. Do you want a scented garden, one bursting with flowers and colour, a serene place to stretch out and relax, or perhaps even an Oriental garden? Of course if your outside space is big enough you can create different spaces and zones within it. Have a planting strategy and use different hardscapes to separate areas. Build walkways in-between the areas to guide people to them. It is good to consider your personal tastes and often looking to the style of your home can help you decide. Do you like things to be clean, neat and ordered or do you prefer a softer more romantic feel? Getting the style right is imperative to ensure you get the most out of your garden.
5. Pick plants that work for you
Another important piece of landscaping advice it to ensure you pick the right plants for you. Plants can be used in a variety of ways to give your garden shape and structure. You can use them to create neat borders, to corner off different sections and also to provide beautiful visual scenery. If you have an area of the garden you want people to, pay particular attention to using striking, bright plants will highlight this. You can also think about other materials such as plant pots, ornaments and clever outdoor lighting to make your garden look exactly as you want it to be.
If you live in a noisy area, choosing the right plants can make a huge difference when it comes to creating a little oasis of calm. Selecting denser trees and bushes will help block out unwanted noise, as will selecting sturdy fencing materials will help insulate your garden from noise outside it.
A landscaping project is truly exciting, and the satisfaction of creating your own perfect outdoor space is very rewarding. Planning in advance and asking the right questions early on can save you time and money and ensure the end result is exactly what you had in mind. At Bury Hill we supply high quality landscaping materials including; lawn turf, decorative stone and building aggregates. Contact us with any questions or for a free quote. - http://www.buryhilltopsoilandlogs.co.uk/contact_us.php