subject: Landscaping Ideas & Tips For Homeowners [print this page] Homeowners that find themselves trying to landscape their yards, sometimes are at a loss for ideas. There are no hard fast rules that make landscaping easier, but there are a few things to consider. Along with the beauty, also comes future landscaping maintenance, which can take time and money. These factors should be taken into consideration during the planning phase as well as soil type, temperatures and the purpose of the landscaped yard. Here are a few things to consider as well when planning for a beautifully landscaped yard.
The View
Think about the view from the curb as well as the inside of the home. Where is the focal room of the home or the place where the most time is spent? Homeowners may even want to take the time to look from the window out into the yard, this helps give a good idea of where landscaping products need to be placed as well any limitations that may exist. Remember that curb appeal is very important to the value of the home as well, it is the first impression that others get as they pull up to the home. Consider plants, shrubs, trees and flowers from the inside of the home as well as from the curb.
Landscaping Maintenance & Upkeep
Some homeowners go all out during the landscaping phase, but forget or do not realize that landscaping maintenance can become enormous. It is not just the expense of the plants, trees or shrubs, but also watering, fertilizing, trimming and general maintenance. For those that have an existing yard, but are looking for a fresh look, they may consider how to use some of landscaping that is already there, which saves money!
