Have you reached the point where you want to take care of your garden? Do you want to transform your garden into a playground for the little ones, a paradise of aromatic plants, or a place of Zen to spend your summer afternoons? We are sure that you have many questions regarding the garden design topic and we hope you will find answers in this article.

The Design Concept
When deciding on the design of your garden, you need to take into account functionality, style and the time you can allocate for garden care.
Many people design their garden as a dedicated space for relaxation, outdoor dining in the summer, gathering with friends, hosting barbecues or parties, or even creating a playground for children. The garden can be designed exactly as you desire even if the space you benefit from is limited in terms of dimensions. The most important thing is to have a clear image regarding the functionality of the garden – you can separate the spaces intended for relaxation, children’s activities and gardening so that you obtain an ideal landscape.

A beautiful garden is reflected by a well-kept garden. If your lifestyle does not allow you to dedicate a few hours a week to caring for plants, trees and other gardening tasks, then it would be best to opt for a plain lawn, which you should mow periodically, as well as a seating and relaxation area. However, you should know that a beautiful garden does not necessarily mean a lot of work – for example, you can choose to plant lavender, which is very easy to maintain: it blooms quickly (the second year after planting), has no pests, is drought-resistant, and only needs to be mowed from time to time.
The aesthetic guidelines that you choose to follow in arranging your garden can be attributed to the landscaping styles. We will showcase some garden landscaping styles that we hope will inspire you:
Minimalist garden – lawn, natural stone paving, simple-line furniture and a reduced and neutral color scheme. This landscaping style is ideal for small gardens and for those who do not have enough time to spend for garden care.

Rustic style garden – wood, traditional elements, colorful flowers – these are the main elements for such a design. So, opt for wicker or wooden furniture, build a wooden path instead of natural stone and decorate the environment with colorful flowers (peonies, tulips, lilacs, petunias). Additionally, if space allows it, a wooden gazebo can become the central element of the garden.
French garden – symmetry and order. In this arrangement, the paths are covered with stones, the bushes are trimmed in straight lines, and the flowers are arranged in a manner that forms various geometric shapes. The artesian fountain is the key element of this arrangement, around which flowers are planted in different shape paths, such as spirals, lines or circles. A garden arranged in the French style is a spectacular one, but you must keep in mind that such an arrangement is more suitable for large gardens, generous in space.

Your Guide to Garden Design
Regardless of the functionality chosen for the garden, the style, or the entire concept of the layout, you should know that designing a garden is rather a long process, especially if you choose to plant fruit trees, flowers, or build the furniture yourself. So, prepare yourself with patience.

– The focal point of the garden – choose one or more focal points for the garden – these can be represented by decorative elements, spectacular plants, a gazebo or a dining area;
– The entrance to the garden should be special, offering an unforgettable impression. Build a wooden or natural stone path, bordered by flowers or shrubs;
– Divide the garden into zones – if you decided that your garden would have several functionalities, divide the space into different zones: dining area, relaxation area, gardening area;
– Delimit the above-mentioned areas with wooden fences, bricks, shrubs, stones or paths;

The care and attention you give to your garden will be reflected in its appearance. The garden will repay by teaching you how to be more connected to nature. Gardening is a complex process, but the feeling you will have at the end, when you see the final result, is priceless.
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