A Garden Designer is Part Scientist and Part Artist<\/h2>\n![\"terraced](\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/01-flagstone-steps-terraced-garden-design.jpg\")
The garden designer used terracing to create fullness and richness to frame this dramatic flagstone stairway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nGarden designers strive to achieve singular artistic effects, but the success of their creative endeavors is dependent on a pragmatic process. Early on, a garden designer must carefully select plant varieties that are most adaptable to the terrain and prevailing weather conditions. And based on a site evaluation, they must be sure to locate plants where they will receive the correct amount of sunlight and moisture they require to thrive.<\/p>\n
Their garden design must proceed from an understanding of the limitations of the site and the plant varieties that will be installed in the garden. A garden designer\u2019s creativity is expressed through a sound knowledge of horticulture.<\/p>\n
At the most basic level, a garden designer understands that choosing the right plant and installing it in the right place is the key to maximizing available garden space and establishing clear thematic relationships between different zones in the landscape.<\/p>\n
Navigating Change as the Garden Grows<\/h3>\n![\"garden](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\")
The ornate curves of this entry gate mimic the movement of curving branches or vine stems.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDesigners are keenly aware of the growth patterns, especially height and width, that the plants will take on once they reach maturity. They arrange plants in groupings (large to small) and layers (low to high) to arrive at a balanced, unified composition.<\/p>\n
In addition, as garden designers<\/p>\n
over multiple seasons, they will spot opportunities to relocate plants to better positions, add new plant species and replace plants that for one reason or another didn\u2019t make it through winter. This type of work requires a particular sort of thinking: an ability to respond to garden growth and to take corrective actions or make minor adjustments that keep it in top form.<\/p>\n
Horticultural expertise is a key component of our landscape management services<\/a> and requires specialists who can make a planting plan that is right for the landscape overall as well as various sections (microclimates) on the site.<\/p>\nGuiding Principles Used by Garden Designers<\/h3>\n
Here\u2019s a list of some of the design principles that provide both aesthetic and functional benefits:<\/p>\nThe garden designer has created a journey of discovery and visual delights leading to the garden gate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n1 Enclosure<\/strong>
\nUse of covered structures, gateways, hardscaping, plant groupings, screening, borders, fencing, and hedges to define spaces of differing size that evoke a variety of sensory experiences<\/p>\n2 Form<\/strong>
\nUsing the shapes of plants, plant groupings, and the contours of the garden layout to create visual interest
\n3 Visual Anchor<\/strong>
\nUsing structures or plant groupings to frame views and direct the eye to a focal point.
\n4 Color<\/strong>
\nBuilt on a foundation of non-flowering plants and evergreens in shades of green from deep to light, designing a color palette that anticipates bloom cycles in spring summer and fall.
\n5 Texture<\/strong>
\nExpressed primarily through surfaces in the garden: shiny, smooth, rough, flaky, soft, or hard, textural variety is achieved primarily through the use of various types of foliage and bark but also with hardscaping materials
\n6 Rhythm<\/strong>
\nRepetition of themes and spacing between individual elements supports a sense of discovery as you move through a landscape
\n7 Negative Space<\/strong>
\nOpen areas, usually turf, that balance out intensely planted areas and\/or hardscaped surfaces. It provides \u201cbreathing space\u201d between landscape elements.
\n8 Activity Zones<\/strong>
\nMapping out various garden areas according to their functional use. For example quiet conversation or meditation, play, entertaining guests, family gathering, cooking, and dining.<\/p>\nSomething New from Something Old<\/h3>\n
Garden designers don\u2019t always start from scratch. Sometimes, the project at hand is to rejuvenate a garden that has fallen into disarray. Landscape designer Margaret Miley says that re-designing a yard is \u201ckind of like helping people reclaim their space again.\u201d It requires just as much, if not more creative input to \u201cstart over\u201d as it does to start with a clean slate.\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tUnlock the full potential of your lawn and gardens!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat\u2019s the difference between a conventional landscape company and one whose staff understands design, horticulture, and landscape systems? To find out, click the button below.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDOWNLOAD THE E-BOOK ><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/p>\nI can take a situation in a yard that isn\u2019t working well\u2014forlorn, forgotten places that people don\u2019t use because they don\u2019t know what to do with them\u2014and I can make it more user-friendly. I can improve their lives by organizing the landscape, bringing in color, and making it more personal for them.\u201d Margaret Miley, Landscape Designer<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
A re-design generally starts with an inventory: what is worth keeping and what needs to go? The designer may decide to reroute garden paths, cut new planting beds, move specimen plants to better locations, or replace ailing plants with varieties that are better suited to the conditions of the site.<\/p>\n
Overall the designer uses form, color, and structure to restore order and balance to the garden. And, although hardscaping plays a big role in organizing and defining outdoor environments, it is the plants that complete the formal and structural aspects of a garden.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve been feeling that you aren\u2019t getting the most out of your backyard environment and you\u2019d like to add more life and color to your gardens, please contact one of our garden management professionals to schedule a phone consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Garden designers strive to achieve singular artistic effects, but the success of their creative endeavors is dependent on a pragmatic process. Early on, a garden designer must carefully select plant varieties that are most adaptable to the terrain and prevailing weather conditions. And based on a site evaluation, they must be sure to locate plants where they will receive the correct amount of sunlight and moisture they require to thrive.<\/p>\n
Their garden design must proceed from an understanding of the limitations of the site and the plant varieties that will be installed in the garden. A garden designer\u2019s creativity is expressed through a sound knowledge of horticulture.<\/p>\n
At the most basic level, a garden designer understands that choosing the right plant and installing it in the right place is the key to maximizing available garden space and establishing clear thematic relationships between different zones in the landscape.<\/p>\n
Navigating Change as the Garden Grows<\/h3>\nThe ornate curves of this entry gate mimic the movement of curving branches or vine stems.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDesigners are keenly aware of the growth patterns, especially height and width, that the plants will take on once they reach maturity. They arrange plants in groupings (large to small) and layers (low to high) to arrive at a balanced, unified composition.<\/p>\n
In addition, as garden designers<\/p>\n
over multiple seasons, they will spot opportunities to relocate plants to better positions, add new plant species and replace plants that for one reason or another didn\u2019t make it through winter. This type of work requires a particular sort of thinking: an ability to respond to garden growth and to take corrective actions or make minor adjustments that keep it in top form.<\/p>\n
Horticultural expertise is a key component of our landscape management services<\/a> and requires specialists who can make a planting plan that is right for the landscape overall as well as various sections (microclimates) on the site.<\/p>\nGuiding Principles Used by Garden Designers<\/h3>\n
Here\u2019s a list of some of the design principles that provide both aesthetic and functional benefits:<\/p>\nThe garden designer has created a journey of discovery and visual delights leading to the garden gate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n1 Enclosure<\/strong>
\nUse of covered structures, gateways, hardscaping, plant groupings, screening, borders, fencing, and hedges to define spaces of differing size that evoke a variety of sensory experiences<\/p>\n2 Form<\/strong>
\nUsing the shapes of plants, plant groupings, and the contours of the garden layout to create visual interest
\n3 Visual Anchor<\/strong>
\nUsing structures or plant groupings to frame views and direct the eye to a focal point.
\n4 Color<\/strong>
\nBuilt on a foundation of non-flowering plants and evergreens in shades of green from deep to light, designing a color palette that anticipates bloom cycles in spring summer and fall.
\n5 Texture<\/strong>
\nExpressed primarily through surfaces in the garden: shiny, smooth, rough, flaky, soft, or hard, textural variety is achieved primarily through the use of various types of foliage and bark but also with hardscaping materials
\n6 Rhythm<\/strong>
\nRepetition of themes and spacing between individual elements supports a sense of discovery as you move through a landscape
\n7 Negative Space<\/strong>
\nOpen areas, usually turf, that balance out intensely planted areas and\/or hardscaped surfaces. It provides \u201cbreathing space\u201d between landscape elements.
\n8 Activity Zones<\/strong>
\nMapping out various garden areas according to their functional use. For example quiet conversation or meditation, play, entertaining guests, family gathering, cooking, and dining.<\/p>\nSomething New from Something Old<\/h3>\n
Garden designers don\u2019t always start from scratch. Sometimes, the project at hand is to rejuvenate a garden that has fallen into disarray. Landscape designer Margaret Miley says that re-designing a yard is \u201ckind of like helping people reclaim their space again.\u201d It requires just as much, if not more creative input to \u201cstart over\u201d as it does to start with a clean slate.\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tUnlock the full potential of your lawn and gardens!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat\u2019s the difference between a conventional landscape company and one whose staff understands design, horticulture, and landscape systems? To find out, click the button below.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDOWNLOAD THE E-BOOK ><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/p>\nI can take a situation in a yard that isn\u2019t working well\u2014forlorn, forgotten places that people don\u2019t use because they don\u2019t know what to do with them\u2014and I can make it more user-friendly. I can improve their lives by organizing the landscape, bringing in color, and making it more personal for them.\u201d Margaret Miley, Landscape Designer<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
A re-design generally starts with an inventory: what is worth keeping and what needs to go? The designer may decide to reroute garden paths, cut new planting beds, move specimen plants to better locations, or replace ailing plants with varieties that are better suited to the conditions of the site.<\/p>\n
Overall the designer uses form, color, and structure to restore order and balance to the garden. And, although hardscaping plays a big role in organizing and defining outdoor environments, it is the plants that complete the formal and structural aspects of a garden.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve been feeling that you aren\u2019t getting the most out of your backyard environment and you\u2019d like to add more life and color to your gardens, please contact one of our garden management professionals to schedule a phone consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n
![\"garden](\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/02-ornate-garden-entry-gate.jpg\")
Designers are keenly aware of the growth patterns, especially height and width, that the plants will take on once they reach maturity. They arrange plants in groupings (large to small) and layers (low to high) to arrive at a balanced, unified composition.<\/p>\n
In addition, as garden designers<\/p>\n
over multiple seasons, they will spot opportunities to relocate plants to better positions, add new plant species and replace plants that for one reason or another didn\u2019t make it through winter. This type of work requires a particular sort of thinking: an ability to respond to garden growth and to take corrective actions or make minor adjustments that keep it in top form.<\/p>\n
Horticultural expertise is a key component of our landscape management services<\/a> and requires specialists who can make a planting plan that is right for the landscape overall as well as various sections (microclimates) on the site.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a list of some of the design principles that provide both aesthetic and functional benefits:<\/p>\n 1 Enclosure<\/strong> 2 Form<\/strong> What\u2019s the difference between a conventional landscape company and one whose staff understands design, horticulture, and landscape systems? To find out, click the button below.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t I can take a situation in a yard that isn\u2019t working well\u2014forlorn, forgotten places that people don\u2019t use because they don\u2019t know what to do with them\u2014and I can make it more user-friendly. I can improve their lives by organizing the landscape, bringing in color, and making it more personal for them.\u201d Margaret Miley, Landscape Designer<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Overall the designer uses form, color, and structure to restore order and balance to the garden. And, although hardscaping plays a big role in organizing and defining outdoor environments, it is the plants that complete the formal and structural aspects of a garden.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been feeling that you aren\u2019t getting the most out of your backyard environment and you\u2019d like to add more life and color to your gardens, please contact one of our garden management professionals to schedule a phone consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\nGuiding Principles Used by Garden Designers<\/h3>\n
![\"curving](\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ornate-garden-entry-gate.jpg\")
\nUse of covered structures, gateways, hardscaping, plant groupings, screening, borders, fencing, and hedges to define spaces of differing size that evoke a variety of sensory experiences<\/p>\n
\nUsing the shapes of plants, plant groupings, and the contours of the garden layout to create visual interest
\n3 Visual Anchor<\/strong>
\nUsing structures or plant groupings to frame views and direct the eye to a focal point.
\n4 Color<\/strong>
\nBuilt on a foundation of non-flowering plants and evergreens in shades of green from deep to light, designing a color palette that anticipates bloom cycles in spring summer and fall.
\n5 Texture<\/strong>
\nExpressed primarily through surfaces in the garden: shiny, smooth, rough, flaky, soft, or hard, textural variety is achieved primarily through the use of various types of foliage and bark but also with hardscaping materials
\n6 Rhythm<\/strong>
\nRepetition of themes and spacing between individual elements supports a sense of discovery as you move through a landscape
\n7 Negative Space<\/strong>
\nOpen areas, usually turf, that balance out intensely planted areas and\/or hardscaped surfaces. It provides \u201cbreathing space\u201d between landscape elements.
\n8 Activity Zones<\/strong>
\nMapping out various garden areas according to their functional use. For example quiet conversation or meditation, play, entertaining guests, family gathering, cooking, and dining.<\/p>\nSomething New from Something Old<\/h3>\n
![\"front](\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/03-front-yard-garden-design.jpg\")
Garden designers don\u2019t always start from scratch. Sometimes, the project at hand is to rejuvenate a garden that has fallen into disarray. Landscape designer Margaret Miley says that re-designing a yard is \u201ckind of like helping people reclaim their space again.\u201d It requires just as much, if not more creative input to \u201cstart over\u201d as it does to start with a clean slate.\t\tUnlock the full potential of your lawn and gardens!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
![\"grass](\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/05-grass-steps-border-plantings.jpg\")
A re-design generally starts with an inventory: what is worth keeping and what needs to go? The designer may decide to reroute garden paths, cut new planting beds, move specimen plants to better locations, or replace ailing plants with varieties that are better suited to the conditions of the site.<\/p>\n