Garden Design Knowledge Base
Garden design? Hi, doe's anybody know of a free program i can use to get layout and design ideas for my garden? iv'e tried the bbc program but it's very limited, would be very grateful for any help
What is a good name for a garden design company? I am starting a company to help people design and refresh their gardens and landscapes. My services will include planning out their garden, helping them select plants at the nursery, and then helping them keep their yard green and healthy. I'm thinking of a name with "-- Scenes" or "-- Scapes" in it, but I'm open to any ideas. I am near the coast and specialize in plants that do well there. I love the name Gardenscapes but it is already taken. Thanks much!
Where can I find a free garden design website?? I am a cheapstake...yes I know. But why pay when there is a chance to get something for free. I want to do a 3D design (2D if I am asking for the impossible) of the garden of my dreams but the software is so damn expensive. Anyone know any good sites?? I have had a few landscapers out to look at the garden but can't seem to get accross to them just what I want it like, and my artistic flare is non-existant and the drawings I try to do look really naff. Thanks Janey
What is your biggest problem in Garden Design? I have some of friend and relatives asking for design their home garden. Honestly said since I do learn the subject and practices it, kind of common sense when you use to hang with the thing again and again. May I know what is the problem your're facing when you're try to do you own landscape/garden design :)
How to re-design my overgrown garden? I have a property which the garden needs a total revamp. Anyone have any suggestions on where to look to find simple and easy to maintain garden designs (websites or magazines suggestions) would be much appreciated.
Bamboo/cane shade for roof garden - design ideas? Hello, I am planning to build a bamboo/cane-shade in my roof garden (or rather pay someone to to it :) I am looking for ideas... I'd like the shade to cover only part of the roof area to provide shade in summer (summers in Malta can be very hot!). The shade has to stand strong wind, sun and rain and be aesthetically pleasing. Any design ideas? Many thanks, Inga
Can anyone recommend a company in Glasgow who do mono blocking and/or garden design? I'm looking for a company near Glasgow to do our driveway and I was going to go with mono block. What should I be asking these companies so I don't get ripped off? Also we want to landscape our back garden which has a steep downwards slope. We thought decking straight out over it was the best solution. Any other ideas? We would need to put up an 8ft fence if we go for decking. Do you need planning permission for that? There is only woodland behind us. Can anyone out there recommend a company for either? Many thanks. Glasgow, Scotland!
Garden design advice please? I was asked to design a small garden, mostly influenced by zen gardens. The site is shaped like a triangle, and there's bamboo on one of the corners. However, the owners don't want sand or gravel because they have dogs, and the site doesn't seem to be apt for a zen garden (there's a Mexican fountain and a cross), so I thought about using some big rocks, tall ferns (similar to lady ferns), santolina and salvia. Santolina mostly to resemble the color of gravel, and salvia because I like the scent and the purple flowers somewhat resemble Japanese cherry blossoms. Do you have any other recommendations? Thanks for the advice.
Where are some good sites on the internet to help me design my flower garden? I'm realizing that I'm not very good at designing our flower garden and I thought maybe I could get some help online. I'm working with annual flowers right now. I did a search and found a couple of sites, but I'm looking for something simple - maybe with pictures and simple information. Any helpful sites would be appreciated. Thanks.
i wont to design my garden? Does any one now were i can down load any 3D drawinging plans so i can design my garden and house, they both needs lots of work.If i can down load them free all the better.
I am trying to design a "victorian" era garden? I have recntly purchased a 1905 home in Melbournes Dandenong Ranges in Victoria Australia. I'm currently renovating the house , in a classic traditional style and I want the garden to match. Any thoughts/ideas/ on plant types or style/design tips? www.justinbishop.com.au
how to plan & design a japanese garden? I would like to create a japanese garden on a shoe string budget in a small area of my garden.I also want a water feature in it with hopefully a bridge.Big wish list .I work well with pictures which i can relate to.
garden design? i want to design my girlfriends garden, she knows what she wants and i want to put it in 3d view before and after with what it could look like. any idea what user friendly program to use
Can someone help me design a garden on my gravel patch....? We have a sunken hole we want to turn into a 'garden' of some kind. ...the land is very high at the rear of our house so its basically just a big hole in the ground with scrubby grass sides! NOT very pretty - we work from home so expect to have lots of visitors this summer - here are photos - http://myauctionpix.com/membertemplate.php?a_id=1321&bg_id=25....it has to stay gravelled as its also drainage for the whole garden/paddock that slopes into it (thats the concrete well on the right ) - under the gravel is drainage pipes - I'd love a paved area for a gazebo & maybe some kind of water feature - maybe also an american style stone BBQ table with seating area etc - we have a TON of stone as you can see so we can build walls and all sorts for nothing - if you have any ideas i would be grateful as i have NO idea what to do with this area? ( btw - the patio will have wooden rails in a few days so that wil be more 'finished' too....thankyou so much - i really need some inspiration !
What tools do I need to know to start a landscape and gardening design business? Years ago I worked in a amateur way in gardening maintenance. I realice that I liked it a lot but I don't have the specific knoledge and experience to start a landscape and gardening design business. I have the feeling that I have the creativity for doing this but of course this is not all. Could someone help me telling me the kind of tools that I would require to start this gradually? Maybe I would requiere to know some landscape design software, etc. In short, what kind of tools would be necesary to have and learn. Maybe the thing would be more complex like doing an Business plan? I'll thank any advice. Chris
Would you be interested in a "virtual garden" where you could design, visit everyday, contribute & earn a garden room dedicated & named by you? Also be able to get married in a choice of rooms after the garden is prepared enough-just watch 2 acres of a mountain ridge made even more beautiful ? I want to use my "ridge" for outdoor weddings eventually . I have a phobia of driving & my husband retired & we moved here because he inherited it . Ive done alot of work on it so far, but it's taken me 5 years to get this far- I need help-I love playing in the yard, so why not try to make a living doing what I love;I asked about breeding I guess that won't work. So now what does everyone think of this idea? I've never had a license-I'm stranded!! I can't play in the yard if I'm trying to earn money on surveys.I've wasted a WHOLE YEAR trying to earn money. Why do I want money? I just want to fix my home up so I have enough room for everything-I have a loving family that visits alot,I have to do something;any help will be greatly appreciated.I'm still going on with my plans, I just want to know about
Garden design? Would any of you good people out there ..be able to direct to a web page that could give my some ideas for a garden design with wooden trellis...I just got 6 large peices from a friend and they are really nice..I would like to make something with them.
Garden design? Hi i need help planning out my back garden. It is rectangle It is 3 meters wide & 5 meters long I have a shed in it just now Iam looking for some ideas on how to make the most of it Please help i can email pics I live in scotland
garden design? By choice I have a small rectangular garden, any suggestions on how to make it look bigger?
garden design inspiration and plants recommendations? we have space to fill with some interesting plants (about 1.5m x 2.5m) by a south facing wall (sunny place, soil quality probably not very good). i'd like to plant some interesting and hardy grasses and shrubs and maybe some climbers. i want to create an interesting feature in our little garden with nice contrasting colours and textures. the plants should ideally be decorative all year round and shouldn't need watering. can you recommend any plants or a good website that features photos and descriptions or even some ideas how to group the plants to get some nice effects? most websites i've seen give only lists of plants (no good if you don't know them). any tips will be appreciated!
Vegetable garden design???? G'day, just moved to central Florida and am itching to get a raised veggie garden going. Any hints or tips (pests and disease avoidance) would be very appreciated :)
Can house/garden design help prevent bush fires spreading? Too hard to chose a best answer, thank you excellent answers again from everybody. I have learned a lot from your answers everyone. In summary we need to look at all sorts of issues, including how our houses actually contribute to Global Warming so we need to redesign them, we need to have better forest management to prevent forest fires spreading. How digging a moat, or planting appropriate fire resistant plants can prevent fire, or how some plants may even contribute to the risk. How DIY solutions for damping down roofs can help the spread.Thank you for your informative answers, three of them are best answers as far as I am concerned, bella
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