Short on time? Learn landscape design for busy people! If you don’t have a ton of time or a big budget, landscaping can feel stressful. I have some tips that can help! Some big-picture planning advice, landscape design tips, areas where you should NOT take any shortcuts (that have a very high return on efforts invested), and a sneaky method for making a messy-looking, ecologically-beneficial landscape seem neat and tidy.
I HAVE EXCITING NEWS! 🪴Design-Your-Own Landscape Layout ONLINE COURSE is now available! For do-it-yourselfers who want to create their own landscape design, but just need a little extra guidance.
I’ll walk you through the design process, step by step, so you can create a practical, hand-drawn "layout plan" (a landscape design plan that shows the layout of the finished design).
How to survey your site for characteristics that will influence your design (saving you time and money by playing to the strengths of the space) How to easily collect ideas and inspiration, and apply professional design strategies to bring inspiration to life in your own space How to measure your yard and make a base map (a hand-drawn, to-scale map) to realistically test ideas that match the size and scale of your space How to research low-maintenance plant possibilities, and keep your planting plan organized for efficient plant shopping and installation
And if you’re new here, hello! Welcome to Garden Project Academy, where I offer online courses and resources to help you with your garden project. My name is Eve Hanlin, I’m a certified horticulturist and landscape designer from the Pacific Northwest corner of the USA.
Remember that everything in my videos are for informational purposes only: It is entirely up to you to decide what is best for you, and your landscape.
