ners strive to make homes blend to form an actual community. Landscaping brings all the individual homes into one cohesive group.When considering the land around your home, think about the character of your home and what
natural elements will enhance the overall presentation of your new home. The goal is to have a balanced look that compliments your home as well as the community as a whole. The landscape should have a soft touch which includes plants that are native to the area.
Begin planning your landscape early by considering how to frame outdoor patios, decks and entries. It's not necessary to plant exotic shrubs or flowers, often using plants and grasses that are low maintenance will be appreciated when it comes to keeping up with care in the future. Choose seed mixes that are include perinnial plants and supplement them with a few annual flowers for interest.
Ground cover like ivy can be a nice replacement to grass and will cut down on mowing, especially in hard to reach areas. Choose ornamental grasses can provide eye appeal even in winter when seasonal grass is dormant.
Start your plan by dividing up the lawn into 3 main areas: foreground, service space and private areas. The foreground or street side areas include the lawn, walkways, foundation plants and a few trees. The service space includes the house itself and any outside structures like dividers that hide the trash receptical. The private areas are comprised of patios, gazebos and primarily the backyard.
Make a copy of the diagram for your home and make some sketches in pencil to designate what
you would like to see in the different areas. Search garden magazines for the different plans you would like to include. You may want to hire a landscape architect or do it yourself, either way it's best to work within your capabilities physically and financially.
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