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When’s best to start your garden design?

August 4, 2020
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Landscape Design, Landscaping, Seasonal tips
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Posted by Parveen

Planning is everything

I know that the outdoor design bug doesn’t usually hit most people until the first lovely spring day.

I advise anyone that contacts me that they will have a better result if the process starts way earlier than that. With more people now working from home, I see that people have now taken the time to think about when they should start their garden design.

When's best to start your garden design

It’s actually best to start thinking about your garden and outdoor spaces in the “off” season. Ideally, this is when general landscape planting generally “stops” or slows down i.e. between the months of May till mid August and then again from mid November till late March.

This gives you plenty of time for making thoughtful design and structural choices. It gives you time to dig deep and discover what you like.  It also gives you time to discover what you don’t like.

Fern tree Gully frontyard native garden design by Parveen Dhaliwal Melbourne

Weighing in on all the approaches that are possible to resolve your design challenges is part of the garden journey.  The more you plan, strategise and consult, the better the result!

Fire up your creative juices and design away!

Or better yet, hire a qualified landscape designer

Ebook for Creating the Perfect Outdoor Space by Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal

If you find the whole plethora of considerations overwhelming, you are too busy to research, or you are still unsure where to start, tap into a resource that will help establish a framework for you and consider a design consult with your designer of choice.

A designer will work with your pain points and take out all the logistical hassles for you. A design consult, such as the one I offer, can put you in the right direction.  In my view, its the best way to start your garden design, help you sift through your ideas, and make them come together for a beautifully designed garden that works perfectly for you.

Go to inspiringlandscapes.com.au and select Landscape Design or Fees & Packages to find out more!

Other resources

Hungry for more information on our design process or other information that will assist you in achieving the garden of your dreams?

Then check out the following write-ups and links further below which could assist!

Getting a better landscaping quote

The best time for garden design

In the meantime, visit some of my designs below that have been constructed!

Burwood Front Elevation Landscape Plan

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Hawthorn East 3D Elevation Landscape Plan Front Garden

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Blackburn landscape plan for council permit

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Mount Waverley 2D Landscape Concept Plan

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Doncaster East 2D Landscape Concept Plan

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If you need further suggestions or design or plantscaping both indoors and outdoors, please contact us for an onsite 90 minute consultation. 

Refer to our packages for further detail on how we can help you in the consults and subsequently throughout your garden implementation process.

Our passion your garden! xx

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Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace.⁠⁠ Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace.⁠⁠
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A French proverb which is quite well known. ⁠⁠
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It sounds simple, but carries a lot of meaning. ⁠⁠
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No matter where you are settled, there is always that bit of fear within you of the what ifs and the unknown in the windy road that is life. ⁠⁠
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Wherever you feel called, know that there is beauty in being rooted. There is beauty in accepting where you are – even if it’s only for a season. There is even more beauty when you learn to thrive. 💚
"Art" ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ the expression or application "Art" ⁠⁠
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the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.⁠⁠
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Art is of course is open to interpretation.⁠⁠
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I loved this creation so I thought I'd finally share it as it gave such joy both to my youngest and I when we spotted it on a way back from a client's.⁠⁠
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This was when lockdown was finally eased up in Melbourne in November 2020 and we could travel beyond the 5kms restriction. ⁠⁠
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Very thankful to the person or family that created this! 💚
Why not create a vege nook in an unused corner in Why not create a vege nook in an unused corner in your garden?⁠⁠
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In creates a win-win situation all round.  Bountiful healthy, organic harvest to be shared with family and friends and has made use of a neglected space!⁠⁠
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As you can see from the picture you can make use of both built in garden beds or simply use portable pots to boost your harvest! ⁠⁠
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Bundoora project completed in 2015!  Still creating bounty for my lovely clients! 💚
What are the benefits of pathway lights?⁠⁠ ⁠ What are the benefits of pathway lights?⁠⁠
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In addition to leading the way in the dark, pathway lights offer other benefits, including:⁠⁠
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💡Home security.⁠⁠
💡Protection of path border plants from being trampled on.⁠⁠
💡Marking path boundaries.⁠⁠
💡Highlighting your favourite  low garden plants.⁠⁠
💡Added curb appeal.⁠⁠
💡Ambient lighting for garden entertaining.⁠⁠
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A different view of the humble fig? ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ A different view of the humble fig? ⁠⁠
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Or as my close friends will say, my overactive imagination!!⁠⁠
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Love this shot of their fan shaped leaves as they remind me of an Indian dancer spinning around!⁠⁠
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What do you see in your garden using your imagination? 💚
Food Forest Gardens ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ "Forest gardenin Food Forest Gardens ⁠⁠
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"Forest gardening is a low-maintenance, sustainable, plant-based food production and agroforestry system based on woodland ecosystems, incorporating fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, vines and perennial vegetables which have yields directly useful to humans. Making use of companion planting, these can be intermixed to grow in a succession of layers to build a woodland habitat." From Wikipedia⁠⁠
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A little bit of a mouthful but essentially the idea is to provide good, healthy food from your own garden to the table for you to enjoy and by those you love!⁠⁠
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This is the idea behind this compact front yard designed for our clients in Glen Huntly constructed in December 2020!⁠⁠
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Moving on their backyard sunken garden soon! 💚
Flowers are evidence enough that the rain will end Flowers are evidence enough that the rain will end, the clouds will part, and spring will always come, no matter the difficult winter that precedes it.⁠⁠
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There is beauty when you learn to thrive. ⁠⁠
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To accept the challenges that are thrown at you and to convert them into opportunities to learn from!⁠⁠
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Look out to your garden and take the positivity within! 💚
Bringing the outdoors in. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ One of my Bringing the outdoors in. ⁠⁠
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One of my 2020 designs I absolutely LOVE!⁠⁠
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Not only because it was a fun experience designing it but also that I achieved what my clients where looking for - looking through their big windows to beautiful garden views and tall trees for privacy! ⁠⁠
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Design & plantscaping by me!⁠⁠
Construction by the client!⁠⁠
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Professional pictures coming soon!💚
Things to consider when choosing turf for your yar Things to consider when choosing turf for your yard:⁠⁠
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☘️How much foot traffic does your lawn get?⁠⁠
☘️Do you have pets?⁠⁠
☘️Is the site shaded, or in full sun?⁠⁠
☘️Do you live in an area with high rainfall or a drier climate?⁠⁠
☘️What type of soil do you have?⁠⁠
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Have a short read via the link below where you can get more lawn tips! 💚⁠⁠
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https://inspiringlandscapes.com.au/new-instant-turf-care/⁠⁠
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