I made this video because Sometimes it seems like everyone on Youtube is a professional gardener. This can be quite frustrating because you might feel like your design isn't going to look as good as everyone else's. In the past I know I felt that way!
So, when I got the opportunity to redo one of our garden beds, I jumped at the chance of making a video that simplifies the entire process. I wanted to give a simplified method to garden design that anyone could follow. I also wanted to give you real life examples.
They say there are 12 principles to garden design, but I have narrowed it down to 3 Super Simple Steps to a Beautiful Garden Design. I know it sounds crazy, but if you want your garden to look like the pro's, then just follow this blueprint and I know your small or large project will turn out perfect!
Step one - Get Inspired. I show you my inspiration and give you two other examples of how you can use simple inspiration to design an entire garden!
Step two - Use Structure. Your garden has to have a "backbone." I like to use shrubs, trees and other evergreens to keep the garden looking good year-round. Also, in between perennials blooming, you have to have something that is going to keep your garden together. The structure also compliments the flowers and is often used as a backdrop to show them off. Similar to a hedge of boxwoods with flowers planted in front.
Step three: Uniformity. It's easy to go and buy 20 different plants and throw them in the garden, but in the end, you will have a terrible design. You may have one month of flowers and the rest of the time it look drab. Or, it will feel overwhelming with color but no structure. Also, I like to keep similar colors and plants throughout an entire back or front yard. If you have 3-4 plants on one side of the garden, it's best to reuse those on the other side.
Enjoy!
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