Beginner Gardening: Garden design, 1 by FertiSorb

FertiSorb wrote:
We've always had best luck in browsing through old gardening magazines for photos of areas that somewhat resembled our space (backyard corner, frontal shot of a similar looking house, streetside curb, etc) and just getting a feel for what appealed to us. If you find a "look" you like, then you can start putting together a plan. Just remember it'll take a few seasons for the plants to grow in and complete the picture, don't plant for immediate effect, especially with shrubs and perennials. There are garden design magazines galore at your local garden shop, or Home Depot. Being in Indianapolis, you're not that far from Chicago, and you may want to take a look at Chicagoland Gardening magazine. They have ideas for the Midwest, and is beautifully done. http://www.chicagolandgardening.com.