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How to Choose Plants for Your Landscape Design

December 12, 2023February 8, 2024 Good Art & Design

Once you’ve settled in your new home, you can give some thought to the landscape design you prefer. It will suit your lifestyle and needs and can be as straightforward or as complex as you like and have room for. You’ll need plants in any design, so how do you choose them? Here are some tips from professional landscapers:

While there are many beautiful plants, you won’t be able to fit them all in. If you try with just one of everything, your garden area will most likely look somewhat hodge-podge, with no cohesion to tie it all together.
If you work in a small area, your choice may be even more limited. One way to choose plants is to ensure they can do more than one function. For instance, an espaliered apple tree can provide privacy, cover an unsightly wall or fence, and give you fruit. A tree or shrub can have exciting bark, give vertical interest, provide shade, and also delight you with perfumed flowers in season. If the leaves have a pretty autumn colour or if it has berries on it throughout winter, so much the better.

Why You Should Invest Time and Money in Landscape Design

December 19, 2019September 10, 2021 Good Art & Design

It can be hard to decide whether or not to invest time and money into your landscape design. On the one hand, it can significantly improve your property’s appearance. But on the other, it can cost money.

If you’re on the fence about whether to enlist the help of a landscaping expert, dabble in some DIY, or touch your yard at all, then read on. Here is why you should spend that money and take that time. It can all pay off in the end.

Improve Your Property’s Value

You may not think it, but it’s not just that new kitchen or bathroom that adds value to your home. It’s the new water feature in the yard, the freshly-painted fence, and neatly manicured lawns as well. When prospective purchasers wander through your home, they are viewing both the inside and outside. Landscape design can be worth the investment if it means you’re going to get more profit at the end of the sale.

It Looks Amazing

If you don’t think you’ve got a single creative bone in your body, then it’s worth considering a landscape design expert. While you may not be able to achieve a standout finish, a pro with years of experience can. All you need to do is outline your expectations, budget, and anything you must have, then let the landscaper put together a plan. Once they’ve brought that plan to life, it will look incredible.

It’s Good For Your Health

There’s a reason why hospitals have gardens, plants in medical wards, and gift stores with bouquets. Many studies prove the power of plant life. Those who grow up in ‘green’ areas report lower stress levels, and the simple addition of a water feature, some small plants and shade sails in your yard can make you feel more in control and less hassled about life.

You’re bound to notice the difference in how you feel once your yard goes from being a barren wasteland to a peaceful green paradise.