The Garden Company tell us how to plan and create a dream garden

Planning and creating a dream garden, no matter how big or small, is an exciting prospect. It also requires a lot of careful thought at the outset. The Garden's Company's James Scott shares his thoughts about the most important questions facing clients. This is based on over 30 years of working alongside clients to bring their garden dreams to life. The approach you take depends of course on what they want and need from their garden, and on their budget too.

Key questions to ask are:

• What do you want and need from your garden?
• What design aesthetic do you have in mind?
• What specific design opportunities or challenges are presented by the site? 
• What’s the best layout for the space?
• What types of materials will work best?
• What’s a good balance between hard and soft landscaping?
• How can you make sure your new garden is designed sustainably?
• How will a garden designer help – do you need one?
• What about hiring a landscaper?
• How much is this all likely to cost?
• Will a new garden add value to your home?

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