Imagine you wanted to build a house - you wouldn't try and design it yourself would you? You would hire an architect and then a builder. Think of a garden designer as a garden architect and a landscaper as the builder.
Here are 5 very good reasons why to hire a garden designer:
You will save money in the long run
Although the cost of hiring a garden designer may seem high initially - that money will be saved elsewhere as hiring a professional garden designer, means you also get a wealth of knowledge and experience. A garden designer will be able to foresee any potential problems that could otherwise be expensive and also choose plants that will thrive year on year (no more buying new plants every year). A beautifully designed garden can add thousands to your house price as well.
Fresh ideas
Even with a small garden, it can be hard to know where to start or how to turn your vision into reality. A garden designer will spend time understanding your wants and needs and use their skill to transform your ideas into a design. Garden designers are trained to think about all the elements that make up a great garden - space, aesthetics, function, climate, quality, planting, hard landscaping etc. and bring them together in harmony. Keeping up to date with the latest trends in design and materials as well as a knowledge of different styles can give fresh ideas for your outdoor space.
Making the most of your space
Whether your garden is a tiny courtyard or a wide open estate, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Proportion, scale and balance all play a key role and getting them right is key in a good design. If you have a small space, a garden designer can help you make the most of what you have with some ingenious ideas. Alternatively, if you have a large garden, but don't know where to begin, a garden designer can form it into a more manageable and enjoyable area.
Save your time
Designing a garden takes time, knowledge and a lot of planning. A garden designer can save you a lot of time and stress by planning how all the elements work together and when they will need to be implemented.
Fed up of your plants dying?
If your plants just seem to die, no matter what you do, it may be that you're not picking the right ones for your garden. Different plants need varying amounts of sunlight and water and like types of soil. Some plants are perennial which means they grow again every year, but some are annuals and will die after a year. Knowing which plants are which and which suit the conditions in your garden is a key skill of a garden designer. Selecting the right plants for your garden will mean they will thrive rather than die.
If I've convinced you that a garden designer is what you need, have a look at what I offer here. Or if you've still got questions, why not get in touch and we can have a chat.
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