Planning a garden can seem intimidating when you're starting from scratch. You may have recently moved into a new build, are doing a complete landscape redevelopment or want to add some interest to a turfed backyard. By considering the land, identifying your style and seeking appropriate help, you'll soon be on your way to your own little corner of paradise.
Consider your site
Have a good look at your land. How much space do you have to work with? Is it north or south facing? Are there any natural or architectural features you want to highlight or hide? Your climate is important to consider as well, as different plants with thrive in different parts of the country. Research if your local council has water restrictions or if they may be enforced in the future. Local plant supplies will usually reflect what will thrive in your area, but be sure to check with your local wholesale nursery if you're unsure.
Your style, your garden
Think about friends or family members who have gardens that appeal to you, and work out what you like in a garden. Buy or borrow gardening magazines to see how other people make the most of their site and look at blogs or social media sites for gardening ideas. Have a walk around your neighbourhood and see if inspiration strikes. The unstructured whimsy of a cottage-style garden may appeal, or perhaps the more architectural plants such as cordylines and agaves.
Choose your supplier carefully
It may seem like a big-box retailer is the best place to start, but a specialist wholesale nursery will give you more bang for your gardening buck. Most wholesale nurseries are open to the public, offering wholesale trees and plant supplies. You'll find excellent prices and a wide array of plants, from ground cover to shrubs to trees. It's particularly worth seeking out a wholesaler when you're working on a large project. Wholesale trees and structural plants will usually be cheaper and better quality at a wholesale nursery, offering inexpensive definition and features for your new garden. A wholesale nursery will have experts who can advise on what grows well locally and what would suit your site. As they cater mostly to those in the industry, you can be confident that they will know their aloes from their asters! They'll also often be up to date on what gardening trends are up and coming. Click here for more info on wholesale plants.
Don't forget the extras!
As any gardener knows, you need more than just plant supplies to make a garden. Extras like mulch will ensure your new plants thrive and give your garden a more polished appearance.
Maintain your hard work
Find out how to maintain your garden. Regular fertiliser targeted to both your plants and any deficiencies in your soil will help plants thrive. Your wholesale nursery can advise when to water and what extremes of weather will mean for your garden. Each season brings its own tasks and challenges, but with planning and support you'll soon have a garden that will bring you joy for years to come.
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