Tools you'll need. As we like to say, draw softly and carry a big eraser. Accurate design with plants helps when you draw a plan. Use 1/4" grid paper and make each square equal to a foot. You may also want to have a circular template or two to trace around, since shrubs and trees are usually indicated by different circles.
Example: indicating a dwarf shrub that is 3' wide means your circle will cover 3 squares on your grid paper.
As a finishing touch, colored pencils will help you get a sense for how your final garden palette will look.
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Garden sketches by Eric Baldus of
TerraVista Landscape & Design
Garden sketches by Eric Baldus of
TerraVista Landscape & Design
