[Ting Li]

Thanks for your response. Maybe some LAs have the pressure to create a unique space that “wows” visitors instead of creating a space for comfort or themselves. People may expect or assume that being a professional in landscape architecture means that you will have to have an awesome backyard/front yard design. Designing for yourself and family should have priority over designing for visitors/other people.

[Ting Li]

Working with a small space can be difficult, but I see that you have created a thriving food garden and having fun while at it. There’s no other personal space to experiment, so why not use your own? Great idea.

[Ting Li]

I appreciate that you shared personal experiences and experimentation of working with plants. Observing what vegetation works and what does not in certain spaces allows for a better understanding of plant selection, as well as, creating a backyard garden design with the right type of plants. Thanks! 

[Ting Li]

Thanks for sharing your ideas, Glenn, especially about considering others who share the same house and backyard with you and understanding the long-term effects (wear and tear or design value) of the project. Referring to Plan B, I wouldn’t mind asking for additional, professional assistance when there is something I would like to be done in my backyard that I lack knowledge in.

[Ting Li]

Thanks for your thoughts! There are many factors in designing a personal space and it can be based on a person’s needs, experiences, practicality and goals. It’s nice to be both the designer and client at the same time.

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