10 Things You Must Know About Landscaping!

April 6, 2020

Layout a Plan

Create a plan. There are a lot of things that go into remodeling your landscape so having a plan laid out will allow you nothing is overlooked and keep things organized.

Budget

Budget out what you are willing to spend and then plan your landscaping project according to your budget because you do not want to end up spending unnecessarily and exceeding your budget. Hiring a landscaping professional will help create and keep your landscaping budget so that the project stays within budget.

Understand the Soil Type

An important thing to know is the type of soil in your yard. Understanding the nature of the soil in your yard allows you to plan your landscape project in a way that best compliments the soil making your landscape more sustainable and easier to manage. Understand the nature of the soil and plan your landscaping in a way that best complements the soil. If you lack the knowledge, you might want to seek professional advice.

Understand the Design

Design is the major component of landscaping that will dictate the overall look and feel of your yard. Understanding the dimensions of your yard is vital so you can optimally design your landscape. Figure out the theme you would like your landscape to have so you can figure out which patterns, colors and styles are perfect for you and your space.

Softscape

Softscape is the horticultural element of landscaping, which includes flowers, plants, shrubs, trees, etc. Softscape is meant to complement the overall landscape and design of the backyard. There are various design themes when it comes to softscaping including ones that are sustainable, drought tolerant, luxurious, etc.

Hardscape

Hardscape is the hard landscape element of landscaping, which includes driveways, paved areas, retaining walls, stairs, walkways and any other additions to the landscape that are made of wood, stones or concrete. Hardscaping, essentially, structures and establishing the general layout of the yard. Hardscaping fundamentally alters the foundation of the yard meaning that the hardscaping needs to be done before the softscaping can be done.

Appropriate Texture

It is essential to keep in mind the texture you want your landscape to have. The way you achieve the perfect texture to you is by having the right combination of soft and hard landscaping coupled with the correct color tones.

Choosing the right color combination

Having the right color palette is one of the most important aspects of landscaping. The color palette is vital to accentuate and compliment the other aspects of the landscape like the softscape and hardscape aspects of the landscape design.

Maintenance plan

Maintaining your yard is a given so having a maintenance plan will give you a leg up when the time does come. Keeping a maintenance plan in place will allow you to better care for and track the health of your plants. We highly recommend you consult a landscape professional about the maintenance that your yard will require so you can have a detailed idea of what needs to get done. Different plants require different levels and different kinds of maintenance.