Franz Heymann wrote:
I made a drawing on paper and then used thin tracing paper over the
top to plan various designs............

An excellent procedure.
However, since you have a computer, why don't you use a simple
drawing prog to help you? Erasing and copying is a doddle. All the
components of my garden are on my computer, and I simply edit the
drawings as the population changes. It also makes it unnecessary to
stick gaily coloured (or other) labels into the beds for the birds to
disturb. ( At least thst is my line in theory).


Photocopy loads fo A4 size plans and try out loads of different styles -
force yourself to sketch some you know you will not like (eg strictly
formal) it will help you think about the spaces available and option on how
to use them

pk