The garden requires attention, a lot of work and time to dedicate to its arrangement. In addition to arranging the garden, you must also think about care and maintenance. It is a complex process, which you can take care of to turn your garden into a place of story. 

In this article, we will discuss all the steps to take into account when you have a garden that you want to transform: from what it means to arrange your garden and useful landscaping tips, to how to take care of your garden, step by step. Of course, this whole process will be influenced by the season we are in. In autumn you will not take care of the garden in the same way as in summer, and the way you arrange it can be different.

What does landscaping involve?

Before you take care of arranging the garden, you have to think about the utility and functionality of the space. Do you want to have a garden where you can relax or do you just need a place to grow vegetables and fruits? Depending on this aspect, the arrangement options may vary.

When you are thinking of arranging a garden with fruits and vegetables, the space must be very well delimited. Consider organizing your garden efficiently and don’t forget about gardening!

If you do not plan to have a fruit and vegetable garden, you can create a relaxing space. If you live at home, focus on the design of the garden. It can be arranged in several ways: you can opt for a terrace, a swing, a gazebo, a barbecue or a playground for the little ones. You can opt for the help from a tree surgeon also.

You can arrange the garden in several styles, depending on your wishes. The rustic and the English style are among everyone’s favorites.

Garden planning tips, step by step

Before you take care of the actual arrangement of the garden, you must establish the following steps:

What budget do you have?

Whether you are talking about a vegetable and fruit garden or you just want to decorate your garden, think about what budget you are willing to invest. Depending on the number and type of materials, seedlings or decorative elements, it may vary. Carefully calculate all these costs and buy everything you need to arrange your garden.

In what style do you arrange your garden?

You need to think about how your garden will be built and decorated. If you have a house with vintage accents, you can continue the same decor outside it. Modern and vintage style are equally sought after in landscaping.

What materials will you use for landscaping? Tiles, marble, wood or stone?

All of this will help you get an overview of what your garden will look like. At the same time, you will be able to focus on the budget. The materials you will use outdoors must be quality, durable over time.

What should the terrain look like?

It must have a wide preparation, if you want to plant flowers or vegetable seedlings. Fertilizing the soil, loosening the soil or removing weeds are just some of the necessary steps.

• How do you water the garden?
• Is it easier for you to use a hose to water the flowers and the lawn or do you prefer an irrigation system?
• Flowers, trees or vegetable garden?

The garden must be arranged efficiently, depending on how you want to use it. If you don’t want to plant anything, arrange it as a relaxation space or playground.

How do you decorate it? 

Shrubs, multicolored flowers or a roomy pavilion can be useful ideas to help you make the most of the available space.

In terms of arrangement, you can focus only on a small vegetable garden. If you do not want, you can go to the planting of fruit trees. If none of these are convenient solutions, build a small outdoor terrace. Another solution would be to turn the green space into a playground for the little ones.