Garden Design

The garden design is not just defined by the trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials in Melbourne. There are number of elements that are used to design the structure of garden. Now days it become the trend to mix older material with modern material to give it a flawless look. In spite of that don’t get confused over calling garden structure. It is just the term used to define patio cover, trellis, arbor, pergola, gazebo, green house.

Let’s define the terms used for garden design:

Trellis:

The trellis is not just giving unmarked look to your garden but it also help to support the flowers and vines. It is also used to add height to the fence, attractive look to the bank wall and add privacy to the outdoors. This is actually the framework of wooden and metal used to screening and supporting the plants in Melbourne.

Pergola:

This is the freestanding structure that covers the pathways, walkways, sitting areas with open roof that is supported by columns of posts. This term is generally considered as the wooden seats with roof with a panel of framework of climbing plants.

Patio cover:

This is defined as the shades which are attached to the dwelling and deck to protect from rain etc. These are not used for storage rooms, habitats and carports only used for outdoor living and recreational activities. It is also defined as the freestanding structure which provides the shade with a pitched solid roof. It should be not more than 12 feet in height.

Gazebo:

This is open octagonal lattice work that is structured for entertaining and dinning. It gives and attractive view screened from all sides.

Ramada:

This is an open porch roofed with branches and brush to provide shades. It helps to protect from rain. These can be often placed over outdoor kitchen.

Pool House:

A building with a swimming pool for the use of swimmers. It may also include game room, kitchen, spare bedroom, space for storing pool equipments etc.

Arbor:

A shelter which is covered with the vines and flowers and also used to serves as a pass way. This is usually placed on the gate and pathway. This is also known as shady resting space in parks and gardens. This helps the climbing bushes and vines to grow.

Green House:

The area where the temperature is maintained as desired range to protect the plants from cold weather. This is a plastic shell which enclosed the heat and humidity inside it to grow the plants that need warmth.

Anthony Scott landscape designing team help you to with your garden design with all the key points to keep in mind and give you a wonderful garden to get relaxed in the hot summers and cold winters. The experts have deep knowledge about these factors clearly, they will describe you all type of garden designing techniques. They flourish the area with skills and well considered planning. He is an active member of industry since last 25 years. With that great experience he will never let you down with the knowledge of construction and designs. 

Tips for landscape design for beginners in Melbourne

1.   Firstly plan your landscape design in Melbourne and then make a list of your needs such as where to grow vegetable, kids play area, patio etc. sketch the rough structure of your garden and organize the things according to your requirement.

2. Get the required information about the sun and wind. You must keep in mind that the afternoons don’t get too hot and the winds don’t affect the fire pit. Keep in mind the sun and the winds do at different times in the afternoon and evening.

3. Before starting landscape design in Melbourne, start working on small flower bed. Get the time to think over on it that how to fill it.

4. The best landscape designing is all about its focal point, so start working on the focal point of the garden. It may be a sculpture, flower bed, plants, trees and shrubs etc.

5. Start your garden with a Tarp to move the bulky weeds, brushes, leaves, plants etc. It helps to drive the things to home from nursery.

6.  Use weeds and some pebble in pathway to keep the material from sinking into soil.

7. Create a beautiful edge with plants and flowers instead of plastic and material edge. It provides the  flexibility and long term maintenance at ease.

8.  The starter fertilizer is the best way to boost the growth of new plants.

9.   Use the required amount of soil, mulch and stones.

10.   Save your money and time on buying good quality garden tools.

11.   Use the annual color plants in the key areas for long bloomers, high impact in patio, entryway and mailbox.

12.   Make the mowing easy and fast.

13.   Mulch the leaves into your garden as fertilizers, don’t send them to landfills.

14.   It is good to recycle the grass clipping.

15.   The soil testing is the most important for your Melbourne landscape design. It will let you know that what will be required for which type of lawn, vegetable, crops and flowers etc.

16.  Buy more flowers and plants in variety than you need, that will help you to make the variation in your garden.

17.The other things that put an impact in your boring backyard are fire and water. It provides an ambience and creates intimacy for the area.

18.   The draught tolerant plants always need to be plant on slopes with more sunlight.

19.   Think about koi ponds, these are more attractive for kids; as they are colorful and the pets come top of the water when feed them.

20.   Install outdoor and countertop kitchens.

21.   Create a room without walls and fit the unique furniture to give it a charming and soothing look.

22.   Place the cooling plants which evaporate moisture and act like an organic air conditioner.

23.   Keep the few things in mind for small yards that don’t use too many colors.

Anthony Scott landscape designing is the professional team which is working in Melbourne from a decade. They are working on a strategy to make your yards more attractive and relaxing.