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What do you need to know when starting a garden from scratch?

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Landscape design is often a long, complicated process. You might have to deal with multiple contractors, from the one who installs the irrigation system to the one who designs the plantings. There are many steps in the process, and it can feel overwhelming at times. But you can make sure you're on track for success by checking a few things before you get started. As a landscape designer, we often hear from new clients: "I don't have time to do all of this. Can you pick out the plants?" Landscape design is definitely a creative endeavour, but the truth is that you have to have some plan in place before you go to the nursery or start digging holes. If you skip the planning process, you're just going to waste time and money and end up with a yard full of bamboos. So, how can you guarantee your landscape design success by starting with easy wins? You need a plan before you start! What makes a good plan? The first thing is that it's not a plan. Sure, so