Why does Everything Take so Long? Understanding Timelines.

EVERYTHING TENDS TO RUN MORE SMOOTHLY IN LIFE WHEN WE KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT – AND THAT’S ABSOLUTELY THE CASE WHEN YOU’RE HOPING TO CREATE AN IDYLLIC GARDEN.

FOR A GENERATION ACCUSTOMED TO REALITY TV SHOWS WHERE BACKYARDS ARE APPARENTLY TRANSFORMED FROM BLAND TO BLISSFUL IN A MATTER OF DAYS, IT CAN COME AS QUITE A SHOCK TO SOME WHEN THEIR OUTDOOR PROJECT RUNS INTO WEEKS OR MONTHS. BUT IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A QUALITY OUTCOME THAT WILL BRING YOU LONG TERM PLEASURE AND A STRONG RETURN ON INVESTMENT, THAT’S WHAT IT TAKES, SAYS SECRET GARDENS DIRECTOR MATT CANTWELL.

AFTER THE ARDUOUS PROCESS OF RENOVATING OR BUILDING A HOUSE IS COMPLETE, HE SAYS IT’S TEMPTING FOR HOMEOWNERS TO THINK THAT THE BULK OF THE WORK IS OVER.

For a generation accustomed to reality TV shows where backyards are apparently transformed from bland to blissful in a matter of days, it can come as quite a shock to some when their outdoor project runs into weeks or months. But if you’re looking for a quality outcome that will bring you long term pleasure and a strong return on investment, that’s what it takes, says Secret Gardens director Matt Cantwell.

After the arduous process of renovating or building a house is complete, he says it’s tempting for homeowners to think that the bulk of the work is over.

“There is a misconception that once a house is done, then the outdoor space is the easy part but people underestimate how complex the garden can be”