How do I design my garden layout?
Start at the back of the house and mark the positions of windows and doors on your plan. Measure and map out your garden’s size, shape, and layout, including existing elements and where the sunlight falls. Most boundaries are not neat and square to the house, and they often have kinks or obstacles in the way. Make a rough sketch first and use it to log all your measurements. Then transfer them onto paper to make a precise scale plan. If you have an established garden with lots of plants or structures that make access to the boundary tricky, you might find it helpful to look online at an overhead view.