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Title: how did you design your garden?
Post by: wahaj on September 04, 2006, 18:23:09

I'm looking ahead for next year want to big all my borders and put my bulbs in etc etc. right now....all i've managed to do is dig a border all round the edge of my lawn. which isn't very exciting...

Title: Re: how did you design your garden?
Post by: mc55 on September 05, 2006, 21:59:03

hi there, Dairmuid Gavin has a really good book that focuses on garden design - you can get it pretty cheaply on the Book People.

You need to decide what you want out of your garden first, seems obvious, but is entertaining important, seating, scent, tranquility, childrens play area, wildlife etc - so many decisions !

Have fun - the designing stage is so exciting, all those possibilities.  You can always plant your bulbs whilst you decide what to do.  Don't forget to post some pictures.

Title: Re: how did you design your garden?
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on September 05, 2006, 23:08:14

I didn't design mine, it just growed. Every year I move a few more things round to improve the layout.

Title: Re: how did you design your garden?
Post by: Larkspur on September 06, 2006, 15:36:50

Me too Robert. Just let it evolve and see what happens. ;)

Title: Re: how did you design your garden?
Post by: wahaj on September 06, 2006, 19:42:14

yea that's true....i'll just see what happens over the years :)