See our key ingredients to designing a stunning bespoke garden

So, you have your heart set on a revolutionary garden design that’ll transform your outside living space and create a welcoming area for you to whittle away the hours. But what exactly do you want to get out of the bespoke design?

This is the time to start thinking about the three major factors that come into play; budget, size and layout. All three will be hugely important to having a garden you can be proud of – so each in turn needs your full attention.

Garden design budget

Having a bespoke garden isn’t all about breaking the bank and spending a small fortune. Although once a novelty for larger estates, bespoke gardens are now more popular than ever before – so why not join the millions of homeowners investing?

Of course, your budget will determine what can be achieved with your space and as you’d imagine, the larger the garden, the bigger budget you’ll probably need. This goes hand in hand.

However, there are some great ways to utilise a smaller pot of funds – without a budget looking design:

• Go big on the plants: Busying your garden with perennials is a great way to enjoy a flourishing space without spending over the odds.
• Light your space: You don’t have to focus on the shape of your garden, if there’s a range of beautiful lights illuminating your outside area.
• Reach for the sky: Don’t put all your efforts onto the garden’s surface – trees and high standing plants are superb at catching the eye and bringing extra detail.
• Think about shape: Carefully crafting your lawn to move away from the common square shape helps your garden standout. Try a circle or oblong for excellent effect.

Garden size and layout

When it comes to the layout, this will likely be dictated by both the size of your garden, and your own hopes and dreams. However, whatever your taste, there are plenty of options available for you to choose from.

• Traditional gardens: These lawn-centred designs are found up and down the country, with a good balance of comfort and beauty. There’s plenty of flexibility too, so don’t think you’re restricted in the slightest.
• Formal gardens: Evergreens are a staple of formal gardens, steeped in history and very popular amongst the Victorians. With a mix of straight and curved lines, the eye is met by beauty on all sides – whilst you can dedicate entire sections to plants and shrubs.
• Contemporary gardens: Modern gardens have a greater emphasis on outdoors living, so offer an exceptional space for entertaining and relaxing all year round. They tie in perfectly with outbuildings, decking and stunning light designs to create the perfect exterior.

At Millhouse Landscapes, we can help you achieve the ideal garden design – with a bespoke solution catering to your budget, size and ideas. Contact us today and speak to a member of the team, by calling 01732 590130.