Do you need a functional landscaping plan for your garden? So get your paper and pen ready, we have prepared a guide for you. If you follow the tips in this article, you will have the most functional garden!

A functional garden in 6 steps

Let's break down the process we will follow to create a functional garden into simple steps:

1. Gather all the data about your field.
2. Determine your needs and wants.
3. Determine what you will need for garden maintenance.
4. Set a budget.
5. Organize the landscaping area.
6. Choose plants.

Knowledge is power

So let's start by detailing the first step. Garden landscaping is usually shaped with bird's eye view drawings. You can also prepare a scaled plan, even if it is simple, with the help of a ruler on a piece of paper. Note on your plan which side is in which direction. Then mark the house, garage, any other buildings, trees, walkways, entrances and exits, and drainage points. Also show parts of the house such as doors, windows and porches. If you wish, also specify sewer and electrical lines.

What do you need?

In the next step, you can prioritize your needs and wants. After taking note of the physical features of your space in full detail, how about thinking about both your current needs and the things you may need in the future? Here are some questions that will help you make progress with this step if answered:

• Who will use the garden? Is it adults only or are there children and pets too?
• When will the garden be used most?
• Are you satisfied with the main door and other entrances and exits? Should changes be made in these areas?
• Are you satisfied with the transitions and walking paths between different living spaces? Do these areas need a change?
• Are you satisfied with the current lighting? How can lighting parts be improved if you are not?
• What structures should you add to your garden? (Patio, canopy, barbecue area, playground, flower bed, shed, pet areas, storage area, pergola, swimming pool, ornamental pool, pond, mini waterfall, fence, decorative sculptures, parking area, irrigation system, etc.)
• How much time does each family member have weekly/monthly for garden maintenance? Should external support be sought?
• What are your favorite colors and shapes? (This question will help you a lot, especially in choosing furniture and decorative materials!)
• Which trees and plants do you like? Which vegetables and fruits do you want to grow?

The secret of beautiful gardens: Meticulous care

What do you need to care for your garden? In order to use your time and money efficiently, you should make your design decisions in a timely manner. Thanks to the steps you will take by planning in advance, you will reduce the time you spend on maintenance. For example, do not create lawn areas that are difficult to mow. Choose trees and shrubs that are easier to care for instead of annual and perennial flowers. Take precautions against weed growth in planting beds.

Know how much you will spend

By setting a budget, you also calculate the cost of your landscaping project in time and money. For example, if you have a large and expensive project, try to spread it over as long a period as possible.

Organize the landscaping area

Today, when we think of modern landscape design, we think of gardens with polymorphic (which can have many different shapes) and geometric sections. Thanks to these sections, gardens look more organized. You can easily organize your space by determining which section will serve which purpose. In this step, you can make things practical by drawing a functional diagram. In this way, you will determine the shape of the different sections in the area and establish their relationships with each other.

For example, separate the areas that will be open to everyone, including your guests, and the sections that are only for family members by drawing them in the formats you need. Determine from which points these sections will be accessed, including inside and outside the home. Determine what materials you want to use on the roads that will provide access.

At this stage, be sure to take a look at NG Kütahya Seramik's floor and wall tile collections that will bring the joy of summer to your garden. For example, the 60x60 cm Leonardo series with stone texture, which you can reuse wherever you want thanks to its portable feature, would look #very good in your garden!

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And plant selection...

Here is the most fun step! You can show the plants and trees you want with various symbols on your plan, if you wish, by adhering to the scale. When choosing your plants, also consider the moisture and softness of the soil and the general heat and light balance. Also consider the aesthetic qualities of the plants you will plant, such as form, texture, color and size. After completing this step, create a master plan where you can see all your notes and drawings together. With this plan, you will have the functional landscape design you need for your garden in your hands. Not to mention feeling like an architect!

Congratulations... All that remains is a delicate implementation process.

Thank you in advance!

This article was taken from the Kütahya Seramik website.