We often come in at the end of a dream garden project, with artificial grass being the icing on the cake of a brand new design. It’s always best to install artificial grass last because it usually covers the largest expanse and is installed around other elements. If you’re certain you want artificial grass but want to sort out the rest of your garden first, here are a few key composition considerations to take in before you get going…
Existing features can be a step off point for design…
The structure of your house and the way that it relates to your garden might already have the perfect feature to design your garden around. A door, window, conservatory can all be used for alignment so that when you put in other features like a flower bed or bench, all the features correlate.
Find balance in proportion…
If you’re raising elements (like a flower bed), creating steps or putting in an archway, it’s important to get the proportion right. When the proportion is off not only can it be impractical for use, it can also be distracting to the eye. This is also an important if the space is limited.
Size can make an impression…
Don’t be afraid to go big on certain elements. A wide expanse of perfect green grass can be mighty impressive. Depending on personal preference, sometimes planting swathes of the same plant can look better than lots of small individual plants. A tree or living wall can provide a focal point.
Think practically about organisation…
Your biggest elements will likely need planting, building or installing first. For example if you were to have artificial grass installed, any sheds, decking or hard landscaping features are best to be put in first.
Plant smart and think to the future…
Think about what kind of soil you have, how much sunlight there will be, and how big your holes are! If you don’t have any idea about gardening it’s probably best to do some research so that the plants you plant last as long as they can. It’s the same if you want to take care of any fencing, decking, stonework or structures. If you want your garden to be low maintenance, some plants need a lot of care and attention whereas artificial grass doesn’t need much at all.
Make it personal…
You’re the one who will be living, working, playing and entertaining in the garden. So make it your own! Each garden is individual and should reflect the person who is using it.
If you’re in the middle of a garden project and would like to get a quote for artificial grass then give us a call on 0800 2100461 or contact us via one of the links on this site!
