More Landscape Design Mistakes to Avoid 🪴 Advice from a landscape designer

Starting a landscaping project? These are more landscape design mistakes to avoid.
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[@gardenprojectacademy]

I HAVE EXCITING NEWS! 🪴Design-Your-Own Landscape Layout ONLINE COURSE 🪴is now OPEN for enrollment! For do-it-yourselfers who want to create their own landscape design, but just need a little extra guidance. I’ll walk you through the design process, step by step, so you can create a practical, hand-drawn "layout plan" (a landscape design plan that shows the layout of the finished design). Learn more and sign up, here! www.gardenprojectacademy.com/diy-landscape-design-online-course/

[@cipherklosenuf9242]

For graph paper I’m using the back of wrapping paper with 1 inch squares. I drew an outline of the house at a scale of 1 sq inch = 1 sq yard. I cut colored paper to represent features…to scale at maturity for trees/ shrubs. I place things where I want them and take a photo before storing the pieces in a zip lock. Labeling the colored paper pieces helps me, So I can roll it up, bag it and put it away. When I’m certain, I tape pieces in place …[just thumbnail it in case you change your mind] (Painters tape on 2 edges prevents the wrapping paper from rolling back up). *Note * - a flat space on paper might be a slope on land - that may matter.

[@lilagood1963]

I would like to add - think about how close to your house you plant trees to either your house or a neighbors house. Think about how - in the future - it could affect maintenance of the home - whether it be clogged gutters or roof damage or branch damage from wind or storms. Also roots can cause damage to foundations of homes as well. The cost of removing extremely large trees causing damage can be high

[@bitrudder3792]

Yes, and don’t forget the driveways and sidewalks that can be up. Ended by the roots after multiple decades when the tree is so big and so hugely expensive to remove.

[@elykj6539]

You seem to clearly and easily sum up the conclusions I have reached after doing many 100's of hours research into designing my garden (UK but the underlining principles explained defiantly still apply). Seems like I got lucky reaching the right conclusions, but will always keep watching for anything I missed. I wish all your vids were available 2-3 years ago when I began planning what to do with my garden, would have saved me a ton of time. But nice to know I have a resource to show me I’m on track or show me where I’m going wrong (and for me, more importantly, why I’m going wrong). Thanks for spending the time to make these videos.

[@markday5797]

I find composting and mulching not in any way boring. 😃

[@at1the1beginning]

This might just be me, but I never understood the drama regarding 'winter interest' and evergreens....The latter look the same year round, year after year....they get boring real quick. The death, decay and nakedness of winter has its own charm. Besides, it makes spring and the first warm, sunny days that much more enjoyable.

[@stephaniefronkkonneker9614]

Haha, amen I was just thinking the same thing. Maybe its because I've basically only lived in Zones 8 or 9 but the dead stems and seed heads are kind of cool. I love the staggered leafing out of all the naked shrubs. They feel just as architectural as a boxwood lump. I would probably feel differently if "winter" lasted 5 months. But honestly, even when I lived in Zone 5, I wasn't super keen on evergreens either. The aspen trunks were cooler.

[@bitrudder3792]

But even the dormant cycle wants structure in the garden, like a few exquisite deciduous trees that have beautiful branches. That can be designed in as well.

[@kaitlinjohnson2915]

I love that you mention the parking lot plants! I’ve recently been gravitating more to some of the shrubs I see in parking lots and other barely-tended “hell strips” as I try to fill in more landscape space with low low maintenance stuff. Pretty sure I can handle those. 😂

[@lizkuisma238]

Love your content and presentation style, ie no time to waste.

[@wassupstock]

This is so logical! It is exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks!

[@lsusantitus7319]

Me too Ella-Exactly

[@scottbrady8565]

Welcome back and congratulations on launching the Design-Your-Own Landscape Layout ONLINE COURSE! I've created an account. Wow. You've put a lot of work in this. It's a great companion to mini-courses!

[@darylsearle3474]

Eve, thank you for your practical advice and consideration regarding privacy, animals and seasons.

[@schwesi5961]

I‘m in my fourth semester of studying landscape architecture, and I found this to be so helpful! Some things I‘ve never thought about in that much detail, plus I really enjoyed your little planting timelapse :)

[@MarieObscured]

I had emailed you about becoming a beta tester for your course but life got busy and I didn't have time for it... I'm so happy it's finished, congratulations! Maybe next winter I'll have time to design our property. 🤞🏻🌱

[@gardenprojectacademy]

Hey again, and thanks! 💕 Just reach out when you’re ready, and hope life has been the good kind of busy!

[@linguaphile42]

Missed you, Eve! Love this one!

[@judysketteno1966]

Thank you for so much information in one spot.

[@dorothyinnes6429]

There is always something new to learn. Thank you.

[@liracopeland8764]

Very, very helpful!!! Thank you!

[@melissamybubbles6139]

The only thing that confuses me is whether winter interest evergreens can get in the way of having production areas on small lots. It seems like it would if the evergreens were large. Other than that, the advice seems great.

[@joshwehmeyer]

Thank you, Eve! Great information

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

Great video. I'm glad to see you're back, and the course looks amazing.

[@lsusantitus7319]

Eve- I do so enjoy and appreciate your help 🌹💐Thank you!

[@EMBERS-BECAME-BRIGHT-JOY]

Thank you Eve 🌼

[@Mamaunit]

Thanks!

[@rmartyn1103]

I really like the way you present information!!

[@pmm7095]

Wow, thanks good ideas. I think I’ll connect some islands for more privacy and less grass. 🌱

[@hagun6535]

Great ideas for focusing on use. Very helpful

[@VelvetandToads]

Extraordinarily helpful, as usual! Especially since I’m clearing invasive Acacia dealbata. I’m taking notes. Thanks again. 🙏🏻

[@gardenprojectacademy]

Thanks Letitia! 💕 So glad I can help. Oof sounds like you have a lot of work ahead of you. Don’t those get big? 😅

[@ryldauril2228]

thank you.. it works

[@juliamarkins8123]

helpful as usually!

[@Bubbless555]

New subscriber, I am so impressed with your knowledge and tips!! As someone who is totally new to gardening, I have been overwhelmed. So excited to check out more of your videos!

[@ninecoffees]

Thank you so much for these videos! I'm landscaping right now and you've been extremely helpful!

[@markharvey573]

Actually, lots of deciduous trees and shrubs offer winter interest too.

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Great video Eve! Thanks for sharing it with us!💖👍😎JP

[@joannepoland9664]

Eve, you offer the most comprehensive landscaping information. Thank you.

[@missbsk517]

I’m all about plants that don’t need to be cared for in the wild - except for invasive plants! We had so many people plant Bradford Pears because the blooms were pretty and now they’re everywhere and the state is begging people to stop planting them.

[@relaxationandmeditationmel2049]

Thank you

[@cynthiawheeler9204]

Baaaad production in the beginning but after that LOVED this Programijs

[@donnabraden3126]

Thank you Eve, you da best! That was truly helpful. I will try the composting in place, making room for maintenance and more.

[@styme1124]

Loving the videos! I've started binge watching them all. I'm starting to plan out landscaping for a vacation home in a wooded area with some slopes. Any videos on that topic would be great!

[@tinak3271]

Probably the best tips that really help that I have come across. Thank you,

[@janicebreaux4956]

Great topics!! All important. Low maintenance, Winter interest plantings help me get through cloudy cold days. Hardy citrus and fruit trees, red berry evergreens, Sasanqua & camellia, are pretty in the winter.

[@kelsie7109]

Yay! I was just looking into doing some landscaping, glad your videos are back!😊❤

[@gardenprojectacademy]

Glad to be back! Let me know if you have any questions. And good luck with your project 😍!

[@aprilLprey]

I am a new subscriber - just wanted to say how impressed I am with the information in your videos. Over ten years ago I was in a landscape architecture program. Undergrad. Did not complete - finished 2 of 3 years. I am now about to move into a new house with a blank slate of a backyard (40'x60'). Your videos, this one in particular, are wonderful summaries and reminders of what I learned so long ago (and never put into practice). Great stuff and so very helpful to me at this time.

[@deborahbuege4011]

You are a hidden gem.

[@sophiegae]

So many helpful tips -thank you. I’m currently renting and am so frustrating with some of the landscaping choices of the previous tenant that are pretty permanent and have made for example the compost completely inaccessible ..

[@betsyv8276]

Love your videos! Thanks for the step-by-step , pragmatic ideas…..BTW…the s in debris is silent…please forgive the English major illness 😊😊

[@deborawhite2297]

Very smart girl here! I'm sure that course will be worth it.

[@tammyburke9453]

great !

[@BarriosGroupie]

A gem of a video. Have you thought of creating garden design templates for people depending upon their lifestyle such as married with children, single with children, single with no children, retired?

[@MikeDolanFliss]

A topic I'm (lucky to be!) dealing with with recent purchase of land in NC is the integration of more "production" spaces (like a mostly gridded small orchard of a few dozen trees; a set of raised beds) and more textured, fractaled garden spaces - more perennials, flowers, walk paths, etc. I'd be curious about your take on that sometime, if it's a topic of interest to others!

[@SoFabylous]

Hi Eve thank you so much for all your insight! you're truly a gem for us novice land prettiers lol Question: you you please do a video on how to landscape aroube a tree with exposed roots. ? thank you

[@LongislandnativeSanctuary]

considering utilities for sure!! when i saw that man delivering oil to our home and stepping on my spring plants, i nearly died lol - i removed some and put stepping stones, hopefullyy they will just use the stones next time and not step on the soil

[@jordanwenzlaff3321]

One plant that I love is the Flamingo Willow. The bush form is amazing for privacy hedges, but in the spring/summer it is a pink/green/white bush and in the winter all of the new growth is a darkish red wood. It fills your space in the warm times and is still interesting enough in the winter when its leaves drop

[@pettytoni1955]

Is this plant good for northern Illinois ?

[@jordanwenzlaff3321]

@@pettytoni1955 The hardiness zones are 5-7, with best color closer to 7 according to the site I was on. You should be fine :) Mine will probably stay about 4-5ft tall when I keep pruning it in the winter, but they can get giant if you want them to be.

[@pettytoni1955]

@@jordanwenzlaff3321 thank you!

[@cipherklosenuf9242]

Great video quality! Thanks! I’ve decided on French Country Style (PNW Zone 6). Low maintenance (Mythic but You Know), Low Water, Some Natives. Considering function first is Top Notch…but eventually one must buy that planter or whatever and when “On Sale” is your ‘Style’ …That’s…😮…Ok…😅…👀… Lean into Eclectic…make it personal…call it Retro Chic…and own it happily 😃. (I think plant people see the plant first not the mismatched planters.) Beware …winter…your lonely gnome and fog iced flamingo will look sad.😕 Making a 4 season style decision…is helping me know what not to get…even On Sale. 😉

[@mysticmeadow9116]

Very good presentation but you (and many others) forget to mention Maturity Size and how much space a plant/tree will take up in 10/20 years. Like when someone plants a maple tree (mature high 60') within 25 feet of your porch. Now I have to cut it down. :(

[@gardenprojectacademy]

That was in part 1! You might like that video, I’ll link it here. So sorry to hear about your tree 😭🌳 kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGmvl2ePpdefobM

[@mysticmeadow9116]

@@gardenprojectacademy Thank you for the link. The maple tree was planted before we moved into our home. I really should have cut it down years ago considering it seeds sprout up everywhere in my beds.

[@DJ-rq9qg]

I enjoy evergreens that bloom Limited annual plants.

[@jackiejardine8016]

I recently found your KZbin channel and am really enjoying it. I also live in the Pacific Northwest and after needed foundation work I now have out of control Horsetail. Do you have any suggestions (other than moving)?

[@rollinggreenmt]

Hello--are you still around? I wrote you the other day via email from your website. It's been a few and have not had a response. Hope all is well. Thanks for all your input & help.

[@sharilynfritz247]

Good brain fodder! Confirms where I've done things right and where I could do better.

[@AtAuntOlives]

Took a year and a half to design our yard landscaping. Ended up following most of these methods after a lot of research. Would have loved a guided process earlier, but love the validation seeing these conclusions here and watching our landscaping getting installed! One thing I recently learned was that certain plants are cheaper or more readily available at certain times of the year. For example, in the winter trailing rosemary is $5 a tiny pot at Lowe’s, but at this time of year, it’s $15 and only available in gallons at a specialty nursery. That makes a difference if you’re getting a lot of plants!

[@alonline139]

Is invasive weeds a concern in a container garden?

[@davidstanek1227]

I need help with design but everyone charges so much. I'm in pnw, 7 miles South of Portland. Any suggestions?

[@elmohead]

Debris, the s is silent...

[@MrDdooitt]

Shouldn’t the first thing to consider above all is native plants?

[@massiminimakes]

I agree with finding things that do well without much effort, but please god not ginkgo trees (6:28).

[@Ekrub54]

Great information. I have one small, nitpick; the, s, in debris, is silent.

[@Supertoshan]

I love all your information its great BUT Can you talk a little slower its exhausting to listen

[@AtAuntOlives]

Thanks!