Note the different aspects of the site, putting the utilities in areas where they are least visible, noting shady and sunny spots, and if there are areas that need screening from neighbouring windows. There is usually enough to do indoors or in other areas and you can make sketches and plans in the meantime. There is nothing worse that rushing into finishing your garden in a hurry as you might make costly mistakes that are hard to undo. Unfortunately, the house is surrounded by high walls, other houses and facing the wrong direction where all the sun appears for hours in the front where very few people would be comfortable relaxing in full view of the estate. I visited a newly built house last week and the only place where there is any sun is in the late evening in a 2.5m (8’) square space in the back corner. I suppose you can decide what general area you would like or need to live in and after that see if there is anything available. ![]() Very few of us can pick a good location for a garden and, frankly, the priority would be getting a house in the first place and then make the best use of the outdoor space. Do keep in mind that plants will help pacify the harshness of these solid structures and should be incorporated whenever possible. All the above we refer to as solid foundations. These requirements come easier to experienced people and if you need guidance just ask – it is usually free advice. Utilities such as a shed, bins, play area, clothes line or frame might all have to fit in or be out of sight before you start with the seating areas including patio. Your list of needs will come in handy when making alterations or starting from scratch. Solid structures might be more difficult to alter, while the planting or moveable features can be altered without much hardship. Those with established gardens can take stock, look at what works and what is annoying or lets the side down and then do something about it. ![]() No matter what level of development your garden is at, there is no harm in reassessing your needs and see if there are ways of improving certain aspects of your private space. One of the basic principles is to delay the project until you are certain of what you want and that includes making a list of the things you need to have. IT is natural for anyone wanting to garden to have ideas of the way the garden should be created and it usually works if initially there has been some thought put into the design. Melanie Dool’s gardening column in association with Orchardstown Garden Centre
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