Garden Design Process

The Importance of Check-Ins During a Garden Project

A good habit for managing emotions

Oct 31 • Chris Bell

Desire paths are a useful way to examine the usage of outdoor spaces and determine the best layout of paths in these areas.

Dec 28, 2024 • Chris Bell

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A Guide to WUCOLS

California has unique flora that requires specialized care, distinct from the other 49 states in the USA.

Aug 1, 2024 • Chris Bell

Desire paths are a useful way to examine the usage of outdoor spaces and determine the best layout of paths in these areas.

Feb 16, 2024 • Chris Bell

Designing a Garden from Scratch - The Site Plan

The goal for any successful garden design is to have a scale drawing of the outdoor space you are planning. This is why having a scale drawing site plan…

Nov 9, 2023 • Chris Bell

Designing a Garden From Scratch: The Concept Plan

After completing your analysis, it is time to explore concepts for your garden design. The best way to do this is by using bubble diagrams.

Nov 2, 2023 • Chris Bell

Designing a Garden from Scratch: The Site Analysis

Before you start designing your dream garden, you should spend some time to analyse your current site.

Oct 19, 2023 • Chris Bell

How to Read a Planting Plan

You worked with a garden designer, approved their design and they have delivered to you their planting plan. How do you make sense of this document?

Apr 20, 2023 • Chris Bell

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