Garden design: Basics

THE HAPPY GARDENER

This is the time of year to pull out the pencil and paper and start laying out your vision of your garden bed or revamping existing ones. Start by walking around your yard picturing different aspects, like what items in your yard that you want to shield like propane tank or air/heating unit. There may be other areas that you want to enhance like a water feature or decorative rock formation. You’ll also want to look out your home’s windows checking out the different views from your deck/patio areas. When drawing plans, sketch in existing trees, fences any other structures that pertain to your area.