Having a beautiful landscape in your very own comforting heaven (home) with the blue sky above and waterscapes nearby, smelling the fresh air and fragrance of beautiful plantings is like getting lost in your dream world. But this dream is achievable by following some simple and useful tips we have mentioned below.
1. Understand your site
Each site differs from the other in terms of weather, soil conditions, and light. Different plants have different requirements for their growth and so the knowledge of climatic conditions is of utmost importance so that your plants can grow favorably.
2. Build out a master plan
Planning is the basis to achieve any goal. A well worked out plan is essential so you can sketch out what new structure and properties you want to add to your existing set of trees and plants. You can consider new imported plants, patios, swing sets, and vegetables to plant in your new landscape. It’s good to conclude the costs considering various aspects like kinds of plants and shrubs you want to include, what will be their frequency of maintenance etc.
3. Select your plants and trees
Flowers make welcoming guests more pleasant and so decorating your courtyard with various plants and trees is surely a good idea. Choose more likely young plants and shrubs as matured plants in the nursery are quite visually appealing but it’s the tiny little plants that will save you high costs. Try out large-sized containers as they retain more water than the smaller ones and hence meaningless work.
4. Create a variety of similar clusters
“Variety is the spice of life”. It’s good to have different kinds and shades of plants in the lawn for it adds aesthetic sense and is also good for your lawns’ health but similar plants should be placed together in a cluster as they share similar needs and so will save your energy and time. Using clustering containers will simplify this process.
5. Prune for growth
With a span of time plants grow but often they grow beyond their intended site. Such plants need to be taken care of and pruned at regular intervals otherwise this will curb their growth as well as create stress on other plants’ health. Proper pruning will regulate proper air circulation and light exposure.
6. Compost
Compost is the food for plants and so this food has to be healthy enough for their augmentation. Healthy compost leads to healthy soil. This compost can be purchased from the market but you can try out making healthy compost at home using organic materials such as dry leaves, fruit and vegetable peels, eggshells, etc.
7. Create a driveway with raised plants
Unattractive driveways are upsetting at times but with little effort, you can dress up them and make them look presentable. To keep it simple use grass as a design material as this will save you a lot of money spending on maintenance and will make your driveway look modest too. This can be further enhanced by dressing up with flowers and vines.
8. Hideout outdoor structures
Garages and outdoor workspaces are other places that you can renovate to make your landscape look appealing by decorating them with different flowers and leafy plants. Blooming vines are a great option to grace up the top of these structures and create a great focal point. Large planting containers can also be used to hide out these walls.
9. Add artwork
Beautiful pieces of artwork like sculpture, statues, murals, fountains, lanterns, etc. can be added to take your landscape to another level. This artwork can give a modern as well as a contemporary look to your landscape which never goes out of trend. You can even include other items from your home to add to this landscaping idea.
10. Finish with a fancy fence
You can install a picket fence all around the ends of your home that will serve as a border that will serve two purposes: supporting plants and preventing weeds from creeping in the garden.
