Landscape design and garden design involve the planning and design of outdoor living spaces. These bring together multiple elements to create enjoyable and functional spaces for outdoor living. There are some key considerations which will help ensure your landscape design and garden build project is a success.
Functionality
Regular entertainers will make different choices to those seeking a quiet place of solitude. Additionally, pets will influence decisions. Decide what you want out of your landscape and garden. There is a wide range of options, but focus on the key activities that you and your family will enjoy outdoors. Consider privacy, entertainment, relaxation and more.
Audience
Who will be actively using the space created? Households with young children will have different needs than adult homes. Young children bring a stronger focus on safety. Older adults may suggest a focus on accessibility. Pets will have unique needs, particularly perhaps in soft landscaping decisions. Those who will be spending the most time in the space should perhaps have the loudest voice in planning.
Views and vista
Consider views both “into the site”, and “from the site”. Landscape architects and garden design professionals will complete a physical and biological survey. This will consider views to maintain or to emphasise and frame, such as a view of the sea. It will also consider those to block out. There are great solutions to troublesome views of neighbouring properties, public roads, and other overlooking and privacy issues.
Environmental conditions
Your property is unique. It has features and aspects which will influence your landscape design and build. In addition to the surrounding views, prevailing winds, areas of shade and sunshine, soil quality, water and drainage will all influence design decisions. A professional landscape architect and expert horticulturalist will be key to planning your dream garden. Expert resources and skilled service providers will ensure your landscape design and garden build are done to a high standard.
Garden style
Consider how your completed landscape and garden build will fit with your home. Your interior design and exterior home features will want to be in sync with your ultimate garden style. Additionally, make sure your personal style and preferences are reflected to give you a space you will enjoy. Whether you pursue a traditional cottage garden, a modern style, a Japanese garden, or some other, create something that brings you happiness.
See how Outlook Gardens created a lush outdoor space in West Dublin that facilitates both play elements for the kids while catering for great outdoor entertainment.