While it may be cold outside and there may not be a lot of greenery in full bloom now, it’s not too early to begin thinking about how you would like your home’s landscaping to look when temperatures get warmer. Having a landscape design in mind before the time for planting and pruning comes will help you be more prepared for when springtime arrives.
Here are three important elements to landscape design that you should be thinking about now:
- Space available. Take a look at your yard. Realistically, how much space can you devote to shrubs or flowers? Can a tree be planted around any outdoor features you may already have, such as a swimming pool? Knowing from the start how much space you have available for landscaping features will help you set realistic expectations about what can be added to your yard.
- Existing land features. A hilly backyard typically requires more preparatory work before any planting can begin. Other land features, such as rocky patches or drop offs, will influence what can be done. We want your outdoor space to be beautiful and live up to its fullest potential, which is why we recommend taking note of what would have to change or what can be modified before designing your dream landscape.
- Design preferences. Maybe you don’t like the look of shrubs. Perhaps there’s a particular type of flower that you want to highlight in your yard. Your landscape design should reflect the type of plant life you enjoy. Do your research into what grows well in your area and what you would like to include in your yard. If you need help with this research, we are happy to provide recommendations.
Our landscape design experts are here to make sure you can create the perfect landscape for your property. Call us here at The Snow Down Landscaping today to learn more.