{"id":37196,"date":"2021-04-12T14:05:47","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T13:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=37196"},"modified":"2021-07-07T10:29:22","modified_gmt":"2021-07-07T09:29:22","slug":"6-things-to-do-before-starting-a-garden-landscaping-or-design-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/6-things-to-do-before-starting-a-garden-landscaping-or-design-project","title":{"rendered":"6 things to do before starting a garden landscaping or design project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s time to get your garden ready for a summer of enjoyment! We spoke to Ricky from Pride Landscape and Design to find out 6 ways you can prepare for your next garden project, before hiring a gardener or landscaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve watched the video, discover how much value you can add to your home with certain garden improvements. We\u2019ve pulled out some interesting facts and figures from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/home-improvement-trends-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report: 2021<\/strong><\/a>, further below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Your next garden design project: Gardening tips to consider when hiring a professional\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z-RdmhvrA2Y?list=PLIiNNPb-LlMyB17-v72kNeWdKN_DAphpv\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keep it tidy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re one of the 47% of homeowners planning to improve your garden in 2021, Ricky suggests dedicating a space for grass cuttings and leaves, as one of your first steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Z-RdmhvrA2Y?t=16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Skip to 0:16<\/strong><\/a> to find out how doing this can improve your garden\u2019s health and save you money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check your ground conditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/04\/garden-project-2.jpg\" alt=\"Garden with blooming flowerbeds and decorative garden chair\" class=\"wp-image-37236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/04\/01154118\/garden-project-2.jpg 766w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/04\/01154118\/garden-project-2-498x332.jpg 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that having mature plants, trees or flowers in your garden could add \u00a33,716 to your home\u2019s value? <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Z-RdmhvrA2Y?t=37\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Skip to 0:37<\/strong><\/a> to understand why it\u2019s important to check your ground before planting greenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Know your soil type<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you\u2019ll see Ricky do in the video, using maintenance or landscaping tools to check your soil is important. After all, it\u2019s the foundation for most front, small and back garden landscaping work (planned by 10% of homeowners for 2021).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Z-RdmhvrA2Y?t=59\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skip to 0:59<\/a><\/strong> to hear how your soil type could affect your garden landscaping project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sun and shade<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/04\/garden-project-3.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden patio with freestanding egg chair, wicker furniture and plants\" class=\"wp-image-37237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/04\/01154131\/garden-project-3.jpg 766w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/04\/01154131\/garden-project-3-498x332.jpg 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Plenty of BBQs with friends and family are on the cards this summer! Wow your guests with an outdoor entertaining area that\u2019ll allow for al-fresco dining and add \u00a34,286 to your home\u2019s value, too. Plus, a decked or paved patio could increase your home\u2019s value by over \u00a34k.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Z-RdmhvrA2Y?t=80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Skip to 01:20<\/strong><\/a> to hear Ricky\u2019s top tips for finding the best place to put a patio or feature area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research and budget<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of garden DIY jobs that you can do, but a professional gardener\u2019s touch will never go amiss. 21% more gardening jobs were posted on Rated People in 2020 compared to 2019, so UK homeowners are getting more and more serious about their outdoor space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Z-RdmhvrA2Y?t=104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skip to 01:44<\/a><\/strong> to discover what information you should be looking for to give to your gardener or landscaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vision<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for some visual landscaping inspiration? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/ratedpeople\/gardening-landscaping-by-rated-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>our gardening and landscaping Pinterest board<\/strong><\/a> for pictures to help you envisage your dream garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Z-RdmhvrA2Y?t=125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skip to 02:05<\/a><\/strong> for Ricky\u2019s advice on how to use images to get your garden vision across to your landscaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/04\/garden-project-4.jpg\" alt=\"Rated People's Gardening and Landscaping Pinterest board\" class=\"wp-image-37244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/04\/01161605\/garden-project-4.jpg 766w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/04\/01161605\/garden-project-4-424x332.jpg 424w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/ratedpeople\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Follow us on Pinterest for more home and garden inspiration<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s time to get your garden ready for a summer of enjoyment! 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