3 Design Ideas for Your Home’s Landscape
Investing the time in landscaping improves a property and subtly inspires their neighbors to take an interest in their yards, too. Well-tended yards are one sign a community cares about its lifestyle. While some homeowners may see landscaping as something that’s only fit for the most prominent homes with the most expansive grounds, this is far from the case. Here are three home landscaping tips to help jump-start the design process and boost your home’s curb appeal.
Work with the Surroundings
The best way to landscape for many homeowners is to let the property and location make many decisions for them. Locations that don’t receive a lot of rainfall should choose plants native to the area, such as succulents and grasses. Elevated and sloping yards can be terraced, something both eye-catching and helps direct water when done well.
Another factor is evaluating how different elements work on the property, such as an installed deck, porch, or walkway. Will it help or hurt the overall view or living experience? For example, people who want the yard’s look to flow may want to use potted plants on a patio to add greenery that will match the grass just beyond it.
Color Block Plants
Color-blocking flowers and shrubs is the landscape method of grouping together plants in a decorative manner. This can drastically improve how the yard looks in every season, and it makes it look organized and well-tended. Here are just a few suggestions for getting it picture-perfect:
- Consider the amount of sun each plant gets at various times of day to determine where to plant each species.
- Work in the most dramatic color blocks at the home’s foundation, as this will have the best visual impression on guests and residents.
- If planting larger plants or trees, consider how spreading tree roots might damage everything from posts to pipes. Remember, the tree canopy will also spread over time.
Spring for the Final Touches
A fire pit, fountain, pizza oven, or even a small gazebo or gondola can make the yard more interesting and functional. Adding these features enhances the time residents spend outdoors. As we saw in the pandemic, an attractive outdoor living area became more of a priority with home buyers.
Water elements should be set up where people tend to congregate for maximum enjoyment. Place fire pits far enough away from the home in case the sparks or flames escape from their designated container. It also helps keep smoke from sneaking into the home.
Whether homeowners are avid gardeners or not, it doesn’t always take months of planning to landscape the home. Anyone can group bright colors together at the base of the home. That alone is off to a good start. Just noticing how things can be improved can inspire homeowners to take the next step and boost their home’s curb appeal. Try these home landscaping tips in your design.
Updated February 2024
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