The best gardens don’t just happen, they require careful planning and thought. Sometimes it can be a little daunting and difficult to know where to start, but here you’ll find all the help and inspiration you need...

It’s important to understand the features and sizes of the area you are working with before you begin your design. Start by carrying out a few simple measurements to work out exactly where your house sits in relation to boundaries, and remember to reference where trees or other features that you wish to keep are located...

Unity: This should be one of the main goals of your design. A garden looks much more impressive and planned out if there is a common thread holding the whole design together. This could be achieved through some form of repetition e.g. similar plants, shapes, colour or décor, or use of a theme...