Landscaping Tips For Perfect Gardens

If you have a knack for gardening and design and want to try your hand at landscaping your backyard

, here are some tips to help you along. It's always best to start with a plan or a vision of what you want to achieve. So, before you get to work prowl your neighbourhood or head online for some ideas and inspiration.

When drawing up the plans, do consider the amount to time you will have to spend maintaining and keeping up the garden. Maintenance time can range from once a month to a weekly affair, depending on the plants and flowers which you choose to incorporate into your space.

In terms of the plants in the landscape, don't just get caught up in pretty flowers and lots of colour. Adding shape and texture to your space definitely adds to the appeal of the place. You need to think about adding trees, shrubs and more, to give your space more character.

Another great idea for getting the most out of your garden would be to layer your flowerbeds. This involves planting the tallest flowers at the back and the shortest ones in the front. It might seem like common sense but it is often overlooked and this simple trick can really help those colours to pop during spring.

Great gardens come with features like white picket fences, living spaces and more. By incorporating these features into your landscaping plan, you can get your garden to look picture perfect. Features like outdoor furniture also make the garden more useful by providing you with living space, to enjoy a drink or spend some time with your loved ones.

Most people working on a DIY landscaping project might shy away from adding a water feature because they think it is too difficult to build. In reality, putting in a small pond can be really easy. You can find tips and instructions online and your local hardware shop will have all the necessary materials. Besides beautifying the space, the sound of water can also be very calming.

With the right plan, the right plants and the right attitude, landscaping can be a fun and rewarding experience

by: Mike Johnson.

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