Friday, August 17, 2018

Useful Facts About Landscaping Design

By Charles Wood


Landscaping that is done correctly is meant to improve the appearance of a compound and add interest to it. Making a big impression on landscape does not need to break the bank to achieve. There are many small additions to landscape that can improve its appearance a lot on a small budget. The aim of any landscaping design projects is to improve the appearance, functionality, beauty, and other characteristics of the space.

One way of breaking monotony of the landscape is to add walkways into it. Walkways are needed to connect various points on the compound such as the garden, fire pit, and patio. Some of the materials that can be used to make walkways include natural flagstone, crushed stone, decorative brick, and stepping stone. The materials used to make the exterior of the house should also be used to make the walkways to add more beauty.

Addition of water features into landscapes can also assist a lot in breaking the landscape monotony. The materials used in making the water features are not of importance as long as the positioning and design is correctly done. Keeping the number of different material types used in the construction to a maximum of three is among the rules of designing water features. Counter effect can be caused when a lot of different materials are used.

The outdoor environment provides a very good space for relaxing. As such, it is important to incorporate a seating area. Concrete, pavers, or stone can be used to make the outdoor seating area. To add some privacy to this area, it should be built near tall flowers or some trees. Trees provide shade against the harsh sunlight. This space can be great for napping, reading, or just sitting to relax or think.

Planting different plant species is among the methods one can use in eliminating monotony and also improving the beauty of a landscape. The variety of plants one can select from is very huge. Home improvement stores or local nurseries can act as good places for making purchases. The popularity of online vendors is also growing rapidly with each day that passes.

Seeing a landscaper putting more lines around sidewalks, driveways, the footings of the home, and gardens is common. An individual can choose to use straight lines in their landscape if they want. However, applying curved lines is better. Curved lines add the beauty that is subtle, but lasts long.

An outstanding landscape need to be visible throughout the day and night. That means that it should be illuminated during the night using suitable light sources. The locations to illuminate include walkways and focal points on the landscape. Besides adding to the beauty of the walkways, lighting also makes it safe to walk on them during night time.

Lastly, this job can be done by the homeowner or by a landscaping company. Some people choose to do the job on their own, but then they consult professional landscapers for professional advice. There is usually a fee involved in consulting a professional but it is not as high as that of hiring a landscaper.




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