Your needs and your space

Things to consider if you're about to plan a garden design.

The difference between good and bad garden design can make thousands of dollars difference to the value your property. And a generous amount of time given to put a finish to your landscaping dream will ensure you get the results you want.

Your needs

Think how you want to use the space before you start your garden design. Make to ask yourself the following questions:

• Do you have children?
• Do you have a pet?
• Do you want to entertain?
• Do you want to grow vegetables?
• Do you want to grow flowers or plants?
• Do you want a pool?
• Do you need space to store tools, equipment, and workspace fro DIY projects?
• How much time are you prepared to spend on maintenance?
• What is your budget?

The space

- When you've thought about what you need, think about what the space dictates to you.

- If you're living in a terrace then what you can actually do with your space will be different to living in a house with a bigger backyard.