The spring gardening rush is very busy and chaotic. All the best contractors are booked up and the best plant specimens have already been reserved which means rushed decisions can lead to long-term disappointment.
“Is the convenience of spring planning actually costing you the garden of your dreams?“
The Hidden Costs of Spring Garden Planning
> The Best Landscapers Are Already Booked – Talented landscapers are already busy in Spring which will mean that you have to wait until they are available later in the year or settle for second-best.
> Making Do With Second Pickings – You get the plants that are left over after the spring rush rather than the best specimen plants you truly wanted.
> The Domino Effect of Delays – Late planning leads to late planting, which means you cannot enjoy your garden in the peak summer season when you want to.
> Rushed Design Regrets – With the pressure of getting your garden designed and built for the peak summer period you can make poor design decisions creating a disjointed space.
> Premium Prices – High demand in spring can mean higher costs for materials, labour and plants.
The Smart Gardener’s Alternative: Act Now
> Plan in the Peace and Quiet – Make clear, confident decisions in the Autumn and Winter without time pressures.
> Leverage the Dormant Season – Autumn and Winter can be the perfect time for hard landscaping and soil preparation for planting in the Spring.
> Unlock a Wider World of Plants – Reserve the best plant specimens for planting in your garden in the Spring.
> Ensure a Seamless Summer – Wake up to a garden that’s ready to grow, not a project that’s ready to start.
How Gerbera Designs Solves the “Spring Rush” Problem
> Off-Season Availability – We have dedicated time for you now to create comprehensive designs and planting plans.
> Early-Bird Scheduling – Clients who plan with us in Autumn and Winter are prioritised for our spring planting schedule.
> Expert Curation – We bypass the limited garden centre selection and source ideal plants for you direct from Scottish trade nurseries.
> Stress-Free Process – We handle all the details so you can enjoy the anticipation of your new garden to come
What you can do right now
If you’re looking to embark on a garden design project then there are a number of things you could do to prepare for it. For example, you could start a garden journal and make notes and take photos of what you liked or didn’t like this year. Alternatively, you could make a mood board and create a collage of design features and plants that you would like to see in your garden next year.
Ultimately, have a think about the goals that you want to achieve.
If you’re interested in a garden design project in Aberdeenshire, or are just looking for an initial consultation, take a look at our step by step page where you can fill in a questionnaire on the specifics of your project.
