ARE YOU MISSING A TRICK WITH YOUR GARDEN?
Lempsink Garden Design
by L_Lempsink
3y ago
When prospective clients approach me to do planting plans for their gardens it’s always because they are lacking colour and/or structure year round. Although winter colour is what you’d think most people would find difficult to achieve, a lot of people also really struggle with lack of colour in July and August when they find they have a very ‘green’ garden. So, how do you achieve a year round colourful garden with plenty of structure in the winter? There are a number of ways you can tackle this problem. Ornamental grasses have come a long way since the 1970s Pampas grass that most people thi ..read more
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ARE YOU MISSING A TRICK WITH YOUR GARDEN?
Lempsink Garden Design
by L_Lempsink
3y ago
When prospective clients approach me to do planting plans for their gardens it’s always because they are lacking colour and/or structure year round. Although winter colour is what you’d think most people would find difficult to achieve, a lot of people also really struggle with lack of colour in July and August when they find they have a very ‘green’ garden. So, how do you achieve a year round colourful garden with plenty of structure in the winter? There are a number of ways you can tackle this problem. Ornamental grasses have come a long way since the 1970s Pampas grass that most people thi ..read more
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ORNAMENTAL TREES FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED GARDENS
Lempsink Garden Design
by L_Lempsink
3y ago
A beautiful tree adds such a lot to a garden whatever its size. Whenever you start thinking about what to choose, bear in mind where it is to be planted and how tall it will ultimately grow, these are two critical factors. The other thing to consider is, that if this is to be the only tree in your garden or just one of a few then it needs to work hard and earn its place. Three Seasons of Interest I always look for 3 seasons of interest when I’m picking a tree for a garden. It might be the texture or colour of the bark which appeals, or the changing of the leaf colour through the seasons. What ..read more
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PLANTING DESIGN
Lempsink Garden Design
by L_Lempsink
3y ago
Early in the planning of your garden you should determine how plants will fit in to the overall design. They can be used in a number of ways, for example for giving structure, adding height or even as a focal point in the garden to name but a few. Plants can also be used as barriers to define areas and create ‘rooms’ and you can highlight important points in the garden by using unique plants. Different sizes, textures, colours and contrasting shapes will help to capture your attention and direct it in a specific direction. All year round colour, structure and interest should be your aim and it ..read more
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DESIGNING YOURSELF
Lempsink Garden Design
by L_Lempsink
3y ago
Once you have measured up your garden and you know what and where your different levels are, then you are almost ready to begin. The other crucial piece of the jigsaw is having thought carefully about the following: – Who will be using the garden, when and what for? – Entertaining, family meals, children’s play area, area for growing vegetables? Be sure of what you  want before you begin. – Do you know where the sun falls in the garden and when? – Do you know where you have any drainage problems that may need to be taken into account? – Would you like atmospheric lighting o ..read more
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GARDEN DESIGN – GOING IT ALONE
Lempsink Garden Design
by L_Lempsink
3y ago
Not everyone can afford to have their garden designed and built and people often ask how to do some or all of it themselves. That’s fair enough, so I’ve put together some hints and tips to help you ‘go it alone’. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Find out more about your garden:- • Does your garden face north, south, east or west? • Is your garden battered by northerly or westerly winds? • Do you have any frost pockets in the garden? • Is your garden on a new-build estate and does it have poor soil or indeed any topsoil? • Check the pH of your soil to see if you have any areas of acid or alkaline soil .You ca ..read more
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Hints and Tips of how to find the right Garden Designer, Landscape Contractor or Design and Build Company for you
Lempsink Garden Design
by L_Lempsink
3y ago
Great, so now you’ve decided whether it’s a garden designer, landscape contractor or design and build company that’s right for you. So how do you go about finding ‘The One’ and when you do, what should you ask them? These are good questions and ones most people ask me. Here are some ways to find people, things you should ask them when you meet and some things you should be aware of. So how do you actually go about finding these people? – The best way ideally is a personal recommendation from someone. It could be a friend, relative, neighbour or even someone you chat to at the school gate. Ask ..read more
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What are the differences between a Garden Designer, Landscape Contractor and a Design and Build Contractor and how do they make their money?
Lempsink Garden Design
by L_Lempsink
3y ago
One of the questions I get asked a lot when people find out I’m a garden designer is what do I exactly do and how is that different from a landscape contractor or a firm that does design and build? That’s a really good question and I have to say that I would also have had to ask that question years ago. Let’s look at the differences so you can decide the right one for you and save yourself a lot of time. Garden Designers Garden Designers tend to offer the following services. General advice on a consultancy basis about your garden, survey and full design of your garden, project inspection of th ..read more
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So How Much Does Garden Design Cost?
Lempsink Garden Design
by L_Lempsink
3y ago
When you first consider having your garden designed you’re probably wondering how much this is going to cost and whether it’s something you can really afford! I have spoken to lots of people over the years and they all ask me, ‘So how much does it cost to have your garden designed?’ It’s a great question. Let’s face it, who wants to agree to having any work done in their home or garden only to discover that the cost turns out to be much more than expected? Your garden is something that you will be looking at and enjoying for many years to come, so it is essential that you have an idea of how m ..read more
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Top Tasks In Your Winter Garden
Lempsink Garden Design
by L_Lempsink
3y ago
There is still plenty to keep you going in your winter garden over the next few months and on crisp, sunny days it can be a real pleasure spending time outdoors. Here are some hints and tips on what to tackle over the next few months. Top Garden Jobs for December • Rake up leaves from grass to avoid damage to your lawn. • Dig over areas in preparation for sowing a new lawn in spring. • Prune Acers, Birches and Vines. • Plant bare-root fruit. If the ground is too frosty when you get the plants, roughly plant them in a temporary spot ready to move to their final position once the weather improv ..read more
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