How To Design A Garden In 10 Steps

From first sketch to finished planting plan, here's our simple approach to designing a garden you'll love.

Before designing a garden, consider your needs and wants alongside the climate and soil conditions of your plot, and research plants suited to those conditions. Sketching your ideas early helps avoid frustrating changes once work begins.

Divide the space into distinct areas – seating, dining, planting – and think about sun exposure throughout the day so each area gets the right plants. A mix of blooming and evergreen planting keeps the garden interesting all year round.