• A pH test will be performed if necessary to find out whether the soil is acid or alkaline which can make a huge difference to the types of plants that can go into your soil.

• After the above has been performed, the plants can be ordered. Wholesale nurseries are best for this as they offer the best choice of plants, can deliver direct to site and costs are kept low as the garden centre 'middle man' has been bypassed.

• The most important thing in any garden is the quality of the soil. If the soil requires any nourishment then this will be given. Not all soils require the addition of 'food'. Some however, require the addition of organic matter to help break up and add some nutrients to the soil giving the best start for the plants. 

• Next is the laying out. This can take some time as what may suit a plan, may not always look the best on the ground. Once everything is in position, the planting can be started.

• Once all the plants are in, then they get a thorough watering in.  An irrigation system can be fitted so a simple turn of the tap will ensure that your entire garden will be watered directly at the roots where it is needed for years to come.

• Finally a thick layer or mulch of small chipped bark is applied if required. This helps retain water in the soil (covers any irrigation pipes) and also helps to suppress and future weed growth.