Friday, September 20, 2024

HOW TO FIND YOUR IDEAL DESIGNER

When it comes to having your garden professionally designed, you cannot just hire anyone. You have to make sure that the person you are considering working with is qualified to do the job and is well balanced.  What I mean is that he/she/they should have some educational or real world training in landscape design.  Someone that has hopefully taken an once of time to brand themselves accordingly.  Where there online presence is unique to them and their business.  

It is also imperative that you meet with ore than one designer.  But where should you go to find your ideal designer?  In this video I share that with you and more.  



 

Friday, September 13, 2024

THE IMPORTANCE OF SITE ANALYSIS

When designing a garden it is important to do site analysis.  This is done so that the designer can understand the ins and outs of the site.  Sun/shade areas as well as any other features that may affect the design.  In this video I explain in detail.  




Friday, August 30, 2024

7 PRINCIPLES OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN (UPDATED)

I had made this video 5 years ago and received some great feedback.  Now it was time to make a new version as my thoughts have evolved.  These 7 principles are not set in stone, but things to consider when you are designing a garden or having your garden designed.