There are many different considerations you need to take into account when it comes to landscaping and garden design, but one of the biggest that you’ll need to factor in at the very beginning is which direction the garden itself is facing.
Garden direction is important because it dictates just how much sun the space gets and when, which will then in turn have an impact on the conditions of your garden, influencing your plant choice and other design decisions.
For an east-facing garden, you’ll get lots of lovely sun in the morning and shade from the afternoon onwards, so you’ll want to select plant species that do well in morning sun and aren’t tolerant of afternoon heat.
This includes the likes of shade-loving perennials like hostas, lungwort, Christmas roses, astilbe, acer trees, mahogany, rhododendron, hydrangeas, lilac and so on.
Don’t worry – there are plenty of plants and shrubs to choose from… and the added benefit is that you’ll likely have to water your garden less because you’ll get less sunlight compared to, let’s say, south-facing gardens.
There are ways in which you can maximise sunlight, however, such as by cutting back any trees that surround the house so you can take full advantage of morning sun. Setting up a patio area designed with breakfast in mind is also a good idea – and you can invest in lots of potted plants and containers with plants that love nothing more than early morning light.
As for your lawned areas, you’ll want to choose a shade-preferential species of lawn seed and you’ll want to aerate it regularly and scarify as the grass is more likely to be wet, which can lead to moss growth.
Of course, these are just a few little ideas – so if you want any further help or advice, get in touch with the LW Landscapes team today.