See What’s Missing
“‘But nothing is blooming. How can we plan the new garden now?’ that is a question I hear when I promote meeting with a designer in the late fall and winter,” shares Peter Wimberg. “Truth is, flowers are the final touch in the garden’s over-all design. The most important elements for a successful landscape are the hardscapes, trees and shrubs as well as the shape and size of the garden beds.”
This time of year is ideal for seeing what is lacking in the landscape. Does the garden have focal points? Do the garden beds complement the home and offer ample room for planting? Do trees and shrubs add winter interest or is the landscape unforgettable? Lighting is also key. When the days are dark, it’s a wonderful feeling to arrive home after work to a landscape accentuated with lighting.
“Once we see how the structure of the new landscape will develop with hardscapes, trees and shrubs, we then look at how perennials, and some annuals, can complete the garden's need for a variety of colors, textures and shapes,” Peter reveals.