Do It Yourself Landscaping

Are you looking for ideas to spruce up your yard? Do you want to add some color or do a complete makeover? There are many variables to consider in do-it-yourself landscaping, such as budget, skills, how you plan on using your yard, personal tastes, etc. Before you start buying & digging, do your research on which plants you like and which would work best for your landscaping plans. Below are some tips to help get you started.

• Flowers always make a home seem more welcoming. Planting assorted annuals and perennials at your homes entrance help keep color all year long.
• Use Evergreens and other Foliage plants for continuity. Deciduous trees and shrubs provide more color and variety while the evergreens give you a year round show.
• Add dimension to your yard with elevated planters and hanging baskets. Plants appreciate the good drainage & aeration that raised planters provide.
• Layer flower beds when planting. Use 3 rows with the back row being the tallest plants, a middle row with the next tallest, and front row has the shortest plants. Using repetition throughout all of your landscaping helps provide unity.
• Before you begin landscaping your backyard decide how it will be used. Is it a children’s play area, a pet’s outdoor residence, a peaceful place to sit and relax, a place to grow a vegetable or flower garden? Knowing how you will utilize this space will help you decide what you want to do with the backyard.
• Install water features for a good focal point. Water features aren’t only visually appealing but also give you soothing sounds. Water features can be ponds, fountains or even a waterfall.
• Make your life easier with a low-maintenance yard. When you are purchasing plants for your yard, don’t forget to be sensible in planning for its maintenance. If your yard causes too much work you will resent all that you did to make it beautiful. Plan your design for the level of maintenance you are willing to do.