About GardenVista
A Site-First Way To Plan Gardens
GardenVista is built around a simple idea: a garden plan should begin with the real outdoor space. The course helps learners observe sunlight, shade, slopes, walking routes, windows, seating areas, and existing features before sketching zones, paths, planting beds, and focal points. Instead of rushing into plant shopping, learners practice comparing layout options with site notes, base maps, photos, and simple sketches.
Our Course Approach
The course treats landscape design as a sequence of small, visible decisions. Learners practice reading site conditions, drawing rough base maps, marking outdoor zones, testing path routes, checking plant spacing, and reviewing maintenance access. Plant choices are connected to the whole garden layout, so height, mature spread, texture, water needs, and seasonal interest are considered alongside movement, views, and everyday use.
Observe The Site
Learners begin by noting sun exposure, partial shade, damp areas, slopes, existing trees, doors, windows, and the routes people naturally use.
Sketch Before Buying
Base maps, graph paper, tracing paper, and garden photos help test bed shapes, pathway widths, and plant groupings before materials are chosen.
Plan For Upkeep
Each layout is checked for watering needs, pruning access, lawn edges, mulch areas, plant spacing, and whether the design can be maintained calmly.
