FREE QUICK-START GUIDE

Begin Before You Plant

Before You Plant Anything garden-design Quick-Start Guide displayed on a tablet beside a notebook and flowers.

A Thoughtful Place to Begin

  • CLARIFY THE FEELING

  • UNDERSTAND THE SPACE

  • CHOOSE YOUR PRIORITIES

Before You Plant Anything garden-design Quick-Start Guide

INSIDE THE GUIDE

Five Questions That Shape Every Good Garden

  1. HOW DO YOU WANT TO LIVE OUTSIDE? Define how you use and enjoy your outdoor spaces.

  2. HOW SHOULD THE GARDEN FEEL? Explore the mood, style and atmosphere you’re drawn to.

  3. WHAT DOES THE SITE TELL YOU? Notice the light, soil, views and existing features.

  4. WHAT NEEDS TO STAY OR CHANGE? Identify what to preserve, improve or remove.

  5. WHAT MATTERS MOST RIGHT NOW? Set priorities that guide smart, meaningful decisions.

Lauren Renz, PLA, landscape architect and founder of Verdi Landscape Design, seated in a thoughtfully designed garden.

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Professional Design Thinking, Made Approachable

Lauren Renz, PLA has more than 20 years of experience in landscape architecture. She believes great gardens begin with thoughtful questions and a clear vision — and she’s here to help you create a space that feels personal, functional and cohesive.

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