You are right though, not rushing and taking the time assess what you want to do before you build it is a really good idea. When we build gardens for clients we spray paint out the whole design so people can live with it for a few days before we build it – no going back once the concrete has set!

Happy New Year to you too!

R x

Good to see you here again! I recommend a combination of both for that type of situation. Having an overall idea of what you want to achieve down on paper makes it easier to experiment with, rather than trying out concepts on the ground, especially in large spaces. Having said that, the nuances and subtle effects that undulations can create are tricky to capture purely on paper unless you have a really detailed professional survey done.

Sketching out your ideas then setting them out so you can see how they work within the landscape is usually quicker and easier in the long run, unless you really don’t feel comfortable working on paper. I think it’s worth giving planning on paper a go because you can often see things looking down on an area that aren’t always obvious to you on the ground. But really it’s whatever method works for you, the vital part is planning in the first place rather than popping in a few plants and features and hoping for the best!

Due to hills, size and angles that’s what I did and I’d like to think people realised it’s a viable option.

XXXXX Anne

Thanks Rachel!
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Nicky, thank you, Facebook fans are wonderful to have – I’ve finally come round to being on FB myself!

I’m sure your fashion sense is still right on trend – can’t quite picture you as a Sagger though! ;o)

These are great articles Rachel and I’m going to share them with my Facebook fans!!