| As landscape matures, things change. Garden | | | | As re-modeling of houses and gardens has turned |
| design is the process of designing the layout and | | | | out to be an "in" thing to do these days, more |
| planting of domestic gardens while keeping this | | | | and more people consider altering their garden's |
| change under control. But as people's lifestyles | | | | design and begin looking for possible ideas that will |
| change the areas once used for kids play or for | | | | enhance their existing living space. If you are |
| dining out evenings, may no longer be needed. | | | | convinced that redesigning your home garden is a |
| Furthermore, in case the house you bought came | | | | necessary step towards the outdoor space of |
| with mature plantings that do not any more look | | | | your dreams, then the first thing you should do is |
| healthy or suit your taste, the time has come for | | | | to take a hard and honest look at what you have |
| you to understand what landscape design is and | | | | and reassess it so you can make improvements |
| why should you revive your garden by | | | | to your life and your lifestyle. If for example, you |
| re-modeling the space and focusing on the | | | | want to hide the garage walls from your view or |
| plantation you want and covers your needs. | | | | to conceal the garbage and recycling area, |
| Garden owners became increasingly involved in | | | | consider shrub plantings, but make sure that once |
| garden design during the twentieth century and | | | | they are fully grown they will not obstruct access |
| there was considerable expansion in the garden | | | | to the area you wish to "hide." |
| designers' profession. Specifically, education on | | | | It is important to landscape your yard in |
| garden design has emerged from the older | | | | conjunction with your home's size as well as its |
| traditions of training and most garden designers | | | | style and structure. As you are designing your |
| are currently trained in design and horticulture. | | | | outdoor space, keep in mind that trees get taller |
| Over the years, well-known garden designers | | | | and cast deeper shades, bushes outgrow their |
| obtain an expert knowledge of plants, their habits | | | | original compactness and places in the garden and |
| and their needs. Most importantly, garden | | | | plants in pots at some point need to be |
| designers focus on constructing an outdoor space | | | | transferred to bigger containers. |
| that is not only beautiful to see, but also feasible | | | | Remember that landscaping should only serve to |
| to manage and corresponds to the needs of the | | | | enhance your home, as plants and trees must be |
| particular house residents. That is the reason why | | | | in scale and balance with each other, as well as |
| elements of garden design include landform and | | | | with your home, so as not to detract attention |
| planting design, water features like fountains and | | | | away! Spend your money wisely by planning the |
| ponds, garden lighting, sculpture and garden | | | | type of shrubs and trees you will purchase in |
| furniture. | | | | conjunction with the type of home you own. |