The wonderful thing about a garden transformation is that you’ll usually be able to enjoy your new outdoor space almost as soon as the landscaping work is complete.
Patios, seating areas and paths can generally be used straight away, so you’ll be able to start spending time in your garden from day one. If you’ve included features such as outdoor dining spaces or entertaining areas, these can usually be enjoyed immediately once construction has finished.
Planting is a little different. While your new borders will look attractive from the outset, gardens naturally continue to evolve. Perennials will fill out, shrubs will mature and trees will establish over the coming months and years, creating a landscape that’s richer and more beautiful with every season.
I often tell clients that a newly completed garden is rather like moving into a new home. It’s ready to enjoy immediately, but it becomes even more comfortable, characterful and personal as time goes on.
One of the joys of investing in a professionally designed garden is watching it develop. With the right planting in the right place, each year brings new colour, texture and interest, making your garden an investment that only gets better with time.
