Introduction:
Keeping your garden looking good whilst using it for a variety of needs is not as hard as you might think with a bit of garden planning. This article looks at a few solutions that will enable the whole family to enjoy a perfect outdoor living.
Ideally you want your garden to work for you and at the same time look good. You want to use it to relax in and also use the space as an extension to the house, for other members of the family to enjoy as well. Initially this might seem a problem; kids want to play, adults want to entertain and everyone wants to relax.
1. Identify exactly what you want from your garden
Do you want to entertain a lot; barbecues etc?
Do you need somewhere for children to play?
Do you want a vegetable patch to grow your own produce?
Will there be a greenhouse?
Are you planning on having garden furniture?
Come up with your ownlist.
2. Design your garden accordingly
Remember there are no rules here. You have a blank canvas. Most problems arise between children playing and adults wanting to garden or relax.
a) Consider hardy shrubs and grasses that will take the...