Peachy the Magazine April May 2014 | Page 87

GARDENS WRITTEN BY Blair Farris Welcome, Spring! Patience, planning, perseverance S Spring has sprung and we all want to dash to the garden center to see what’s blooming and what we can add to our gardens. But don’t be hasty to purchase. Your garden will benefit from advance planning and spring is the perfect time to take inventory to determine what’s working and what’s not. In addition, it’s the time to plan for hardscaping projects and structural elements. These projects can be executed over the summer so you will be ready for planting in the fall. You have the option of doing it yourself or hiring a professional garden designer or landscape architect. If you chose a professional, finding one needn’t be daunting. The best way to find a pro is APRIL MAY 2014 85