Let’s take a look at some landscape design mistakes that you don’t want to make.
Landscape design is never a one-size-fits-all ordeal. Every homeowner has different tastes. Each home is also unique, particularly in terms of its architecture and square footage. No landscape is ever going to look or operate the same. However, there is a common thread of mistakes that every homeowner can avoid. Let’s take a look at some landscape design mistakes that you don’t want to make.
Not Having a Cohesive Landscape Design Plan
When you undervalue the power of planning and landscape design, you won’t get the most out of your outdoor living space. It would benefit any homeowner if they had a master plan in mind so that their outdoor space can function optimally but be aesthetically pleasing. The entire space should be cohesive, rather than you placing a random plant in one area because it’s sunny or simply installing a patio because there’s space for it. A well-designed landscape will optimize various elements, including space, position, accessibility, and viewpoints.
Only Thinking About Aesthetics
Every homeowner wants their outdoor living place to be undeniably stunning with maximum curb appeal. However, some logistics and infrastructure components are also factors in your landscape design. For example, without a proper drainage and grading plan, your new landscaping can wash away in the first big storm or erode unnecessarily over time. Landscape lighting is another element to consider. While landscape lighting can be gorgeous and add so much ambiance to your outdoor living space, it also impacts safety. The proper lighting also increases your property’s value.
Forgetting About the Interior to Exterior Vantage Points
We mean that when you invest in landscape design, you should also consider how your outdoor living space will appear from the inside of your home. Trends that blur the lines between inside and outside spaces have become increasingly popular over the years. When you plant a garden, consider how it will look from the interior windows.
Minimizing Your Plantings
Just because you have a paver patio in your outdoor living space doesn’t mean that you have to underplant your garden beds. The best gardens have texture, color, and form, regardless of whether you implement hardscape features into your outdoor living space or not. You want your garden to look full of life because it can have a powerful presence and enhance the atmosphere as much as a paver patio, outdoor kitchen, or walkway. The point is that you never want to underwhelm your outdoor living space in any capacity.
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