10 signs your garden wasn’t designed first

It’s not easy to put your finger on what makes a great garden – a garden’s success doesn’t come down to a single factor. They are more than a collection of plants, just as a building is more than a collection of rooms. A garden that makes you linger balances aesthetics with structural elements that make it practical, polished and a great place to be. That’s what a skilled designer can bring to a garden.