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Landscaping 2020 Our top 10 design tips... installer if you’re going to use one – plus other
expenses like new planting or furniture.
1. Always keep your objectives in mind
7. Think about design
When you stay focused on exactly why you’ve given
yourself the green light on your project, you’ll be able to Check out the latest design trends online or in
stay on track and keep a tighter rein on your budget. magazines. A quick tip: indoor/outdoor living is still big.
Porcelain is the ‘in’ material. And concrete is now widely
2. Patio positioning and privacy used to give some rugged industrial chic.
Think about where the sun is at different times of the 8. Don’t forget drainage or access
day in your garden and whether there’s any view you
want to be able to enjoy. If you’re installing everything yourself, take some time
to consider access to your property, trees and drainage.
3. Think about size A professional installer will ensure all groundwork and
building regulations are covered.
It’s also worth checking whether the furniture you want
fits the area with plenty of room to walk around too. 9. Plan it out first
4. Have you considered zonal spaces? Even if you just put together a basic drawing of what
you’re hoping to create, that will help. There’s a page at
Split levels with stepped areas can create separate the back of this brochure where you can sketch out your
zones for you to experiment with planting or use for plans.
different activities.
10. Choosing materials
5. Suit your style
Will you choose concrete, natural stone or porcelain?
Choose something which works for you, and your Each one will help create a completely different look, so
home. Contemporary paving will probably suit modern get to know the advantages they each have.
homes better than period properties – which will favour
traditional styles.
6. Set a budget
Set a limit of what you’re prepared to spend and stick to
it. But don’t forget to factor in the cost of a professional
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