Deciding on what style and theme you’d like for your garden design is paramount before any work begins so you know you’ll enjoy the end result and are less likely to make expensive errors in judgement.
If it’s elegance you’re keen to achieve, here are just a couple of ideas to help you transform your outdoor spaces. If you need any further guidance or advice, just get in touch with the LW Landscapes team and we’ll be able to help.
1. Focus on simplicity
True elegance is achieved by keeping everything simple and relatively minimalistic. Don’t bring in too many different elements, but rather pick a couple of your favourites and introduce variations on the theme.
Opt for soft, muted colour palettes with tones that complement each other to create a pulled-together look that feels calm and balanced.
2. Structure the space
Aim for symmetry and balance when planning the structure and layout of your garden, establishing borders, pathways and planting schemes around a central axis to make it all feel more ordered and intuitive.
Also consider planting for year-round structure so your garden looks uniform season by season, investing in trees, shrubs and hedges that hold their shape and look lovely no matter what.
3. Factor in scent & fragrance
Good garden and landscaping design doesn’t just involve what the space looks like. You’ve also got to consider fragrance, as well. For elegance, go for soft florals that create a welcoming atmosphere, with good species including honeysuckle, jasmine and sweet peas.
And don’t forget about flowers that smell delicious at night time either, giving you stunning fragrances no matter the time of day.
4. Introduce a focal point
Using a water feature, statue, seating area or something else as the focal point of your garden will help you design the rest of the space and keep it all well ordered and elegant.