Explore Your Options
When you have a sense of what you like, you can begin to consider plants that will work well in your climate. If you haven’t already, check out the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.
A good place to start is by identifying what type of garden space attracts your attention most. Are you drawn more to foliage and flower color? Creating different textures through plant selection may be an appealing way for you to bring interest into your landscape. Do you prefer neat, clean lines? Formal gardens may be more interesting for you than meandering gardens with a lot of curves and angles. Whether it’s the beginning stages or almost finished products that attract your attention, there are many resources available including books and websites that provide information on styles and themes from which to choose.
Inject More Color Into Your Design
Injecting more color into your landscape design is a great way to enhance its aesthetic appeal. Adding bright colors to your landscape design helps you create a welcoming, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing space. It will also make your landscape design stand out from the rest in the neighborhood. Here are some of the most effective ways you can use color to liven up your yard:
- Bring in a variety of colorful flowers and flowering shrubs. This is perhaps one of the easiest ways to make your yard look beautiful and colorful throughout the year. A well-designed flower bed can improve your curb appeal and turn heads for all the right reasons. Choose plants that bloom at different times throughout the year so that there is always something blooming in your yard.
- Plant colorful trees and shrubs. You can significantly improve your property’s value by planting trees that transform with changing seasons but hold their own in every season by boasting vibrant colors, be it foliage or bark or both. Some of them include Japanese maple, dogwood and redbud, among others. Other than enhancing visual appeal, trees also provide shade as well as much-needed privacy from prying eyes around you all summer long!
- Incorporate colorful pavers into hardscaping areas such as walkways and patios, especially if you have dull looking concrete areas on your property such as sidewalks or driveways that need an upgrade! The good news is that today we have durable yet affordable paving materials like brick pavers and concrete pavers in saturated hues–and best of all? They’re easy enough for DIYers like yourself (or hired professionals) to install!
- Add brightly colored outdoor furniture pieces made from weather resistant materials like plastic resin wickerwork chairs or tables with glass tops painted different shades by hand so they’ll last longer outside than traditional wood options would under similar conditions–plus these items won’t need repainting nearly as often thanks primarily because they’re easier to clean than their
Be Creative With Wall Spaces
- Make smaller spaces feel larger:
- Create illusions of more space with mirrors:
- Add a water feature:
- Outdoor entertainment:
Incorporate an Outdoor Kitchen
An outdoor kitchen is a superb addition to any landscape design. It provides functionality and allows you to fully enjoy all that your outdoor area has to offer. However, it’s important to consider what size appliances you will need before designing your outdoor kitchen. Be sure to consider how often you entertain, as well as how many guests you usually have when deciding what appliances would work best for your space. Outdoor kitchen appliances include grills, pizza ovens, refrigerators, sinks and more!
Creating an outdoor space that your family and friends can enjoy is a great way to spend less time working in the yard and more time enjoying it!
With these smart and simple tips, you can have the backyard of your dreams.
A beautiful garden doesn’t just happen by chance. You can create a landscape that not only looks gorgeous but also meets your practical needs if you first plan carefully. Technology today makes it easy for the average homeowner to design their own outdoor spaces. Here are some of our favorite tips to get you started:
- Take photos of your yard, then measure its dimensions and plot them on graph paper. Make sure that you take into account any inclines or declines in elevation, as these will be important when calculating how much soil and plant material to purchase. This step might sound daunting at first, but it will save you time and money in the end!
- Create a list of all of the activities you want your yard to accommodate, such as gardening, swimming pools or play areas for kids and pets. These considerations will help ensure that everything fits together well without overcrowding one area while leaving another empty (or vice versa). It’s also helpful if they come before you decide where things should go so there is no unnecessary shuffling later on down the line!
Explore Your Options
When you have a sense of what you like, you can begin to consider plants that will work well in your climate. If you haven’t already, check out the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.
A good place to start is by identifying what type of garden space attracts your attention most. Are you drawn more to foliage and flower color? Creating different textures through plant selection may be an appealing way for you to bring interest into your landscape. Do you prefer neat, clean lines? Formal gardens may be more interesting for you than meandering gardens with a lot of curves and angles. Whether it’s the beginning stages or almost finished products that attract your attention, there are many resources available including books and websites that provide information on styles and themes from which to choose.
Inject More Color Into Your Design
Injecting more color into your landscape design is a great way to enhance its aesthetic appeal. Adding bright colors to your landscape design helps you create a welcoming, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing space. It will also make your landscape design stand out from the rest in the neighborhood. Here are some of the most effective ways you can use color to liven up your yard:
Bring in a variety of colorful flowers and flowering shrubs. This is perhaps one of the easiest ways to make your yard look beautiful and colorful throughout the year. A well-designed flower bed can improve your curb appeal and turn heads for all the right reasons. Choose plants that bloom at different times throughout the year so that there is always something blooming in your yard.
Plant colorful trees and shrubs. You can significantly improve your property’s value by planting trees that transform with changing seasons but hold their own in every season by boasting vibrant colors, be it foliage or bark or both. Some of them include Japanese maple, dogwood and redbud, among others. Other than enhancing visual appeal, trees also provide shade as well as much-needed privacy from prying eyes around you all summer long!
Incorporate colorful pavers into hardscaping areas such as walkways and patios, especially if you have dull looking concrete areas on your property such as sidewalks or driveways that need an upgrade! The good news is that today we have durable yet affordable paving materials like brick pavers and concrete pavers in saturated hues–and best of all? They’re easy enough for DIYers like yourself (or hired professionals) to install!
Add brightly colored outdoor furniture pieces made from weather resistant materials like plastic resin wickerwork chairs or tables with glass tops painted different shades by hand so they’ll last longer outside than traditional wood options would under similar conditions–plus these items won’t need repainting nearly as often thanks primarily because they’re easier to clean than their
Be Creative With Wall Spaces
Make smaller spaces feel larger:
Create illusions of more space with mirrors:
Add a water feature:
Outdoor entertainment:
Incorporate an Outdoor Kitchen
An outdoor kitchen is a superb addition to any landscape design. It provides functionality and allows you to fully enjoy all that your outdoor area has to offer. However, it’s important to consider what size appliances you will need before designing your outdoor kitchen. Be sure to consider how often you entertain, as well as how many guests you usually have when deciding what appliances would work best for your space. Outdoor kitchen appliances include grills, pizza ovens, refrigerators, sinks and more!
Creating an outdoor space that your family and friends can enjoy is a great way to spend less time working in the yard and more time enjoying it!
With these smart and simple tips, you can have the backyard of your dreams.
A beautiful garden doesn’t just happen by chance. You can create a landscape that not only looks gorgeous but also meets your practical needs if you first plan carefully. Technology today makes it easy for the average homeowner to design their own outdoor spaces. Here are some of our favorite tips to get you started:
Take photos of your yard, then measure its dimensions and plot them on graph paper. Make sure that you take into account any inclines or declines in elevation, as these will be important when calculating how much soil and plant material to purchase. This step might sound daunting at first, but it will save you time and money in the end!
Create a list of all of the activities you want your yard to accommodate, such as gardening, swimming pools or play areas for kids and pets. These considerations will help ensure that everything fits together well without overcrowding one area while leaving another empty (or vice versa). It’s also helpful if they come before you decide where things should go so there is no unnecessary shuffling later on down the line!