Joe's garden design coures -- Part four: get to know your garden

摘要

Designing a successful garden goes way beyond laying out hard landscaping and plants, then standing back to admire the result, as if it's a static installation that will stay the same forever. Fortunately, the fifth dimension of 'time' plays a huge part in the gardening process. This is something that should be both respected and celebrated, because it is what keeps our gardens changing throughout the seasons and year on year. Longevity is the key to creating a really successful garden, and to achieve this you'll need to understand as much as possible about your unique site.