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Many of us travel magazine garden, thinking that it takes years, a professional, or tons of money to landscape the gardens featured in the photos on glossy paper. This is not necessarily true. You can design a breathtaking garden and the envy of the neighborhood by following some of the following tips. What you like and what works, walk around your neighborhood and see what exists and grows well in your area. You can write what you see on cards, they are organized and handy. Top of page clippings collection of magazines and collect pictures of designs that interest you. This may help you decide what garden style you like. You will have an easy reference for plants and placement as well. Select location and color Then look at your notes and clippings and to choose the colors you want in your garden. Remember to keep in mind if you're designing and planting in the shade, sun or partial shade or partial sun. You are looking for something bright and vibrant or something more calm and relaxed? Consider starting with a foundation shrubs and accentuate certain perennials, bulbs, ornamental grasses, and annuals for more seasonal color. Perhaps, you want all flowers. Decide on a shape that compliments your house style. Straight style give a more formal appearance while curves give a more informal atmosphere. If you are unsure of color choices, you can use a color wheel to help pick and complimenting the contrasting colors. And Outline Budget Decide how much you are able to spend and you want your new garden. Want to start a foundation and add gradually? If so, start by purchasing your plants and shrubs most expensive first. Using them as a focal point for your garden. Start watching for sales and discount plants at garden centers and nurseries. Tell everyone you know that you start a garden and would love it if they could give you their departments or seeds of perennials, they saved their garden. Let family and friends know that you have a wish list of plants that would be the perfect gift. If you have access online to search for seed swaps. Many gardeners love to help a new gardener. Many are willing to send seeds for postage or will trade for something else that you might they seek. An excellent resource for free items is http://www.freecycle.org looking for a group in your area, join the group, and after letting the group know that you are interested in garden plants and seeds. You can get lucky and find a group member has already offered some plants to win. Remember to ask your local garden club when they see their sales too. You can also start some plants from seed yourself. Many seeds are very easy to cast and direct a little can go a long way. Here is a partial list of easy to grow seeds: Candytuft Asters 4:00 Sunflowers Violas Impatiens Dianthus Larkspur Thoughts Salvia Cupid's Dart Morning Glories Zinnias Calendula Marigold Cosmos Moonflowers Sweet Alyssum Bee Balm Poppies Nasturtium Remember if you decide to plant in containers , There are many inexpensive containers such as yogurt containers, milk jugs, egg cartons, and plastic ice cream buckets. You can also call your city and see if they have mulch available. Feel free to chat with your neighbors when you're out for a walk. You never know, the topic of gardening can happen and they could be more than happy to offer you some seeds or divisions. Design away Now you're ready to design. You can sketch your idea in advance. Keep this in mind as you design. Scale-Judge the size of the area and choose plants that will not be too large, too large or too small for the region. Keep in mind the size of the plant when it met its growth to maturity. Balance-Don't put your plants.