10 GARDEN DESIGN MISTAKES I MADE & Landscape Design Tips to Help You Avoid My Gardening Mistakes

Here are 10 garden design mistakes I made when designing my garden from scratch. I started this garden 8 years ago and I've learned many garden design lessons the hard way. I'm no expert! I'm just an avid gardener who loves learning from trial and error. The landscape design tips I'm sharing today are based on personal experience. These gardening mistakes have taught me to take more time when designing a garden from scratch and to fully understand all the nuances of a property before breaking ground on a new garden.

A WEEK IN MY CUT FLOWER GARDEN 💐 Planting Dahlias Over Daffodils, Daily Flower Stands, Mexican Sage
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A WEEK IN MY CUT FLOWER GARDEN 💐 Planting Dahlias Over Daffodils, Daily Flower Stands, Mexican Sage

RANKED: Garden Design Mistakes That Waste Money and Still Look Bad
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RANKED: Garden Design Mistakes That Waste Money and Still Look Bad

No Sun? No Problem! These 8 Plants THRIVE In Shade And Dark Corners
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No Sun? No Problem! These 8 Plants THRIVE In Shade And Dark Corners

Too Lazy to Garden? Plant These 15 Perennials Now!
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Too Lazy to Garden? Plant These 15 Perennials Now!

Small garden, HUGE impact: Inside Nicki Chapman's private courtyard garden
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Small garden, HUGE impact: Inside Nicki Chapman's private courtyard garden

7 Small Garden Ideas That Look Shockingly Expensive (But Aren’t)
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7 Small Garden Ideas That Look Shockingly Expensive (But Aren’t)

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

How to Create Colorful Flower Borders🌷🌼 | Talk & Tour with Cape Cottage Garden #gardentour
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How to Create Colorful Flower Borders🌷🌼 | Talk & Tour with Cape Cottage Garden #gardentour

15 Old Garden Trends That Have To Go!
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15 Old Garden Trends That Have To Go!

11 Backyard Perennials That Come Back Every Year
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11 Backyard Perennials That Come Back Every Year

10 Landscaping Secrets Most Homeowners Don't Know
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10 Landscaping Secrets Most Homeowners Don't Know

10 Classic English Garden Features (and How to Use Them At Home)
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10 Classic English Garden Features (and How to Use Them At Home)

15+ Easy Backyard Ideas You'll Wish You Knew Sooner
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15+ Easy Backyard Ideas You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

7 Smart Garden Planning Decisions That Make a Big Difference
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7 Smart Garden Planning Decisions That Make a Big Difference

10 Worst Landscaping Mistakes That Make Your Home Look Cheap | Avoid These Common Front Yard Errors!
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10 Worst Landscaping Mistakes That Make Your Home Look Cheap | Avoid These Common Front Yard Errors!

8 Container Gardening Tips for Designer-Looking Pots
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8 Container Gardening Tips for Designer-Looking Pots

Don't Make My Mistake: 9 Perennials I Regret Planting as a Seasoned Gardener
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Don't Make My Mistake: 9 Perennials I Regret Planting as a Seasoned Gardener

7 Top Foundation Planting Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them)
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7 Top Foundation Planting Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them)

Planting My Favorite Perennial Cut Flower! Adding Lady's Mantle to the Book Nook Garden!
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Planting My Favorite Perennial Cut Flower! Adding Lady's Mantle to the Book Nook Garden!

The Garden Renovation Continues | Designing a Natural Garden Retreat
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The Garden Renovation Continues | Designing a Natural Garden Retreat