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LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Your landscape design is like a floor plan for an outdoor area and should be practical and reflect your needs, likes and interests.

To figure out what you want to get out of your design, you will then need to consider:

The function of your garden. This is a crucial aspect of landscape design as it details the purpose of the garden. Depending on your requirements, the function of the garden could be one or a mix of the below:

Entertainment – with plenty of covered areas, seating and relaxing areas that can accommodate large crowds.
Child Friendly. – A safe garden with plenty of lawn and open space that the kids can run around in
Pet Friendly. Materials and plants that can withstand the wear and tear of dogs.
We have a structured ornamental garden—a design based purely on looks and beauty.
The theme of your garden. This is where your inspiration comes from. This could be influenced by a type of plant, culture or environment that you prefer or would like to replicate and could include:

A relaxed, informal country garden
Balinese-style resort garden
Rustic Australian native garden
Simple and low-maintenance garden
Colour themed gardens
Succulents & Cacti garden
The Design Features in Your Garden. You will need to decide if there are any design features that you would like to incorporate. These could include:

Hedges
Water features and ponds,
Structural backdrops or pavilions
Retaining Walls
And any additional items purely for beauty do not have practical significance.
Budgeting. The more features you want, the more expensive it will be. So be realistic with your budget and don’t overextend yourself, as you like to enjoy your new garden design without worrying about how you will ever be able to afford it!

The use and function that you want out of your garden will dictate your design decisions.

It would be best to start creating a design plan after visualising what you are after. Your first step in landscape design is measuring your garden site and drawing a plan for your current garden. This will need to be to scale, showing the correct measurements and proportions of the garden and indicating the areas of light, shade and elevation. The plan must include existing features, such as buildings, poles, rocks, etc, that cannot be moved.

Once you have set up all the elements, you can add all the new landscape design elements you want. This could include shrubbery, trees, walkways, paths, patios, sheds, pools, lawn areas and irrigation.

Creating a landscape plan will also help you decide such as selecting plants and materials. The more information and detail you can put into the plan, the better you will be able to estimate the cost and the more likely you will see your design become a reality.

And, of course, if you want additional help and advice on planning and designing your garden, the simplest solution is to let Fox Mowing look after it all for you.
And while we’re in your garden, we can do a lot of other stuff to get your garden looking and feeling its best.

PLANT SELECTION

Plants can make a huge statement in any garden. They are probably the most critical aspect of a new landscape or garden renovation. Plants can set the mood and style of the garden, draw you into different areas and create riveting views and features.

So, it is essential to have the proper plant selection. To do this, you should consider:

The Size of the Plant. Read up on how tall and wide the plants grow. Planting large plants in unsuitable places can be a costly experience.
The theme and style of your garden. Your plant choice should reflect this if you want to replicate a particular style, such as Australian, Balinese, Country, Tropical, etc.
The climate and location of the plants. Plants are suited to different environments, light conditions and soils. If the area is in full sun, you must choose a plant that can withstand direct sunlight.
How much maintenance is required? Some plants require more care, maintenance, watering, and general care than others. If you are not prepared to put in all the effort, choose drought-tolerant plants with a hardy nature.
Contrasting colours and textures of plants. Use your plants to give your garden a contrast of light and shade. Plants with different leaf thicknesses, colours, or patterns can look great when layered into your garden, creating different heights and bursts of colour.
So before you run to the nursery, research to choose plants suited to your area that will survive and thrive.

And, of course, if you want additional help and advice on planning and designing your garden, the simplest solution is to let Fox Mowing look after it all for you.
And while we’re in your garden, we can do a lot of other stuff to get your garden looking and feeling its best.

RETAINING WALLS

Retaining walls are structures that hold or retain soil behind them. There are many options when choosing a retaining wall for your yard. The retaining wall can be discreetly blended into the background, become a great garden feature, or even provide added seating for your yard.

There are two types of retaining walls:

Gravity Wall. Gravity walls rely on their strength and weight to hold the soil behind them and are of a shorter height.

Reinforced Walls. Reinforced Walls use layers of Geogrid (a manufactured high-strength reinforced grid material) that provide additional stability to the structure to resist the pressure applied by the mass of soil behind it.

Retaining walls can be made from various materials, including stones, brick, concrete blocks, treated timber, rocks and boulders. The type and construction of the retaining wall you need will influence the material you require. Stone or wood can erode or decompose over time, so a hardier material such as concrete or masonry blocks is recommended. They are simple to stack and join together and are a maintenance-free retaining wall option.

The retaining wall you build has to be suited to your environment, and the type and construction of it will be determined by its location, surroundings, the slope of the land, the type of soil, and the size and height of the planned retaining wall. So get as much advice as you can, and you will be sure to choose a practical retaining wall that will look great and last for years & years.

And, of course, if you want some additional help and advice on landscaping, the simplest solution is to let Fox Mowing look after it all for you.
And while we’re in your garden, we can do a lot of other stuff to get your garden looking and feeling its best.