Saturday, June 14, 2014

Making The Most Of Your Landscaping At Your Home

By Johnathan Black


You might be intrigued by home landscaping but haven't considered it seriously because you don't know what to do. A little bit of research before you start is imperative before jumping into landscaping. Taking just a little time to figure out what mistakes to avoid goes a long way toward creating a successful landscape for yourself, or others.

You do not have to hire a professional to design your landscape for you, but it might be worth your time and money to quickly meet with an architect. You will get a better idea of how much your project will cost and perhaps avoid mistakes that would end up costing you money.

Think about water requirements. If you live in an area that doesn't get a lot of rain, try to use plants that don't require a lot of water. Grass needs more water than any other type of plant, so replace your lawn with wood chips, gravel, or a type of ground cover that is suitable for high drought areas.

Have you decided to put your home up for sale soon? If you make an investment in landscaping your home, it could offer a return of up to 200%. Enhance curb appeal by sprucing up the front lawn, or create a great living space to hang out in your backyard.

Whenever you are landscaping yourself, it is important to include things other than plant life in your landscape. Things like decorative stones, bird baths, and lighting can really enhance the look of your landscape. Make sure you don't make your space too crowded, by adding to many extras.

If you plan to incorporate flowers into your landscaping plans, you might want to consider layering them. If you plant them so that the tallest are in the back, and the smallest in the front you allow for all flowers to be easily visible from the primary view. If you face the largest to the north, you are also allowing for optimal growth.

Avoid planting flowers under a large tree, as they will not thrive in the constant shade. Instead of placing flowers there you should consider a cover for the ground. This makes your yard look fantastic, and it doesn't require a lot of effort to maintain.

Now that you've learned more about home landscaping, hopefully, it doesn't seem so complicated. You can do this and all you need to do is to just get started with creating the yard of your dreams. When your neighbors ask who did your landscaping, you'll be able to proudly tell them that you did yourself and they might even want to hire you.




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