Botanical Designer

Garden design starts with the site itself. Build a clear layout of your yard or garden, place every major element, and see how the space works before buying plants or materials. Begin with a map of the property, then position trees, shrubs, paths, lighting, seating areas, and other features. Adjust placement as your idea develops and keep proportions visible while you work. Plant selection is tied to practical placement. Account for sunlight direction, seasonal changes, and spacing between plants, so the layout reflects how the garden is expected to develop. Switch between seasonal views to see how the planting concept changes throughout the year. Use the calendar to organize care tasks and keep upcoming work connected to the garden you planned. Set seasonal tasks around the plants and areas you have added. The calendar gives you a practical reference for upcoming work, from planting periods to regular garden care and maintenance. Estimate material costs while developing the layout. Compare ideas, adjust quantities, and see how design decisions affect the expected budget before work begins. A detailed garden plan is easier to discuss, revise, and use during installation. Build the layout around your actual property, refine each area, and turn a rough concept into a practical plan ready for the next step.