Garden Design - Costs, Quotes & Advice

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If you’re looking to spruce up your property, garden design can help. Whether it’s a commercial or residential establishment, garden designers can create a look that is welcoming and inviting while also being easy to care for. The right garden design should ideally reflect your personality while also complementing your architecture and the professionals in our network can easily help you do just that.

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The garden design process begins with a site visit to your location. During that time, landscaping experts will take note of your terrain and existing plant life in order to develop a plan that will highlight your garden's positive attributes. They’ll also talk with you a bit to find out if there is a certain look you are trying to achieve, what the space might be used for, and the amount of time you plan to dedicate to maintenance. After that, a preliminary sketch will be drawn up or computer software might also be used to give you a better idea of what the finished product might look like.

Garden design does not just consist of planting trees or flowers; it can also include lighting, water elements and hardscaping, which involves the use of “hard” materials to create certain landscaping features. Landscape designers might add features such as a retaining wall, paved walkway, or fountain to a garden area. Bird and squirrel feeders could also be included in an area if a wildlife habitat is being created in a backyard.

There are lots of benefits to using a professional designer rather than attempting to develop your own landscape. That’s because garden designers are familiar with the types of plants that can be planted in a certain area based on the soil type and amount of light it receives. They also have an uncanny knack for knowing which plants will grow well together while also creating exactly the look you are after. Designers can advise you as to which plants could require excessive maintenance so you can avoid them if possible. By being able to suggest the right elements to use in the beginning, you could save a great deal of time in planning your project, so you can enjoy the benefits much sooner.

Not all garden design contractors have the same amount of skill or experience. Before hiring a contractor, you should find out how long the company has been in business and the type of training they provide their technicians. You should also ask for photographs of some of their past work in order to get a better idea of the quality they provide. Using our contact form to find a landscape designer can also be a good idea, because we have pre-screened providers that will provide quality workmanship whether you have a large or small landscaping project.

Average garden design prices not have to be expensive. The contractors in our network will work hard to stay within your budget while also designing a landscape you will be proud of. Several things play a part in garden design costs, and a few of them include:

• Type of plants chosen
• Whether or not certain features such as a pond or waterfall are included
• The condition of the soil-if soil is in poor condition, its pH balance may need to be adjusted before planting can begin
• Terrain features-some designs may require ground to be levelled or trees to be removed
• Size of the area being landscaped
• Type of accent features chosen to complement the garden design
• Location and condition of electrical wiring or plumbing (when elements that require water or electricity are added)

Landscaping is the act of creating an outdoor space that may include everything from the type of grass on your lawn to the hardscapes and features in your garden. There's no real emphasis on any one aspect of the design; it's an all-encompassing term used to describe the act of designing, building, and maintaining an aesthetically pleasing outdoor space. Garden design, on the other hand, is like landscaping, but there's one major difference – a garden designer specialises in plants and how they grow, and has the knowledge required to plan for lighting and hardscapes that will complement the garden area and help it thrive.