| When you create plans for the creation of a new | | | | A significantly increased percentage of homeowners |
| garden, or rework the layout or scheme of one that | | | | have emerged with interest in the garden design field |
| already exists, there are numerous aspects of design | | | | near the end of the previous century, becoming |
| that you have to address with the landscaping and | | | | gardening hobbyists or enthusiasts, or even entering |
| decorative garden features that you integrate into | | | | the industry of professional garden design. The DIY |
| your yard or lawn. | | | | mentality that already exists with many groups of |
| Homeowners who wish to build or redesign a garden | | | | homeowner-gardeners has been supplemented by |
| can leave it to a professional, or do the work | | | | vast resources on the subject available on the Web, |
| themselves. Typically, the professional garden | | | | thus closing the gap between "classically trained" |
| designer or landscaper you choose to work with is | | | | professionals and "amateur" gardeners. Numerous |
| already trained in the various facets of garden | | | | homeowners are constantly jumping on the DIY |
| design, as well as with horticulture. Landscape | | | | bandwagon, and with encouraging results. |
| architects also work in the field of garden design, and | | | | To make the most out of your garden features, |
| thus, know how to effectively incorporate garden | | | | whether you develop your garden layout by yourself |
| decor, flora, and water into a flowing layout. Many | | | | or with a professional designer, some basic guidelines |
| beautiful gardens make use of water due to the | | | | may need to be followed towards the goal of |
| instinctive and visceral reaction it evokes from | | | | efficient and aesthetic garden design. These guidelines |
| people, making preformed garden ponds, small garden | | | | are recommendations that involve, aside from the |
| ponds, and small garden water features almost | | | | flora of your garden, the aforementioned water |
| integral to the successful layout of a garden. | | | | features, decking, and sitting areas. |
| An amateur gardener can also choose to design and | | | | Some gardeners, pro or otherwise, may commit the |
| develop a garden solely by him or herself, or with the | | | | mistake of focusing purely on the plants within a |
| peripheral aid or guidance of a pro. Working long | | | | garden. However, the emphasis on fauna may take |
| hours in one's own garden can give an individual | | | | away from the practical uses and possibilities you can |
| valuable experience, including a feel for what works | | | | get from "hard landscape," or garden features such |
| and what does not, in terms of garden features like | | | | as walls, seating, or pathways. You can use materials |
| plants and decor. Some of these non-professional | | | | (such as ceramics or metal) ordinarily used for kitchen |
| gardening enthusiasts can also casually study | | | | backsplash ideas, incorporate home storage ideas into |
| assorted literature, take advantage of resources on | | | | recessed areas of a wall or seat, or use an unusual |
| the Internet, enlist in programs, or enter gardening | | | | layout for your garden walls and floors. |
| clubs both local and national. | | | | |