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Spring is the perfect time to try a new look whether it’s a new haircut or color or a wardrobe change. Your landscape beds will also benefit from a change. Even though it’s too cold to work on your spring landscape upgrades, it’s never too early to start planning. In fact, winter is a great time to make key decisions about the landscape beds around your home and yard.
When designing landscape beds, the first thing to consider is where you’ll get the biggest impact from a bed. Many homeowners focus on areas close to the front entrance of the home as well as areas used for outdoor entertaining like a patio and pool. Landscape beds also add interest along walkways, surrounding mature trees and outdoor structures.
The goal of landscaping is to create a beautiful outdoor space that highlights the unique qualities of the property and home. You’ll also want to continue your home’s overall design aesthetic into the landscape. If your home has a modern look, you may want to install formal style beds. Likewise, if your home has a laid-back vibe, informal plantings are a good choice. Or, mix it up to create your own, unique look.
Flowering plants and trees of the same color family can make a dramatic impact when used together. Just imagine a landscape full of pink hues, or beautiful blues accented by shades of green. You might want to consider bold pops of color among lush green foliage and white accent flowers. Or, go all out and go for a rainbow mix of colors. The possibilities are truly endless.
Maintaining a moisture rich environment will ensure your plants thrive. For this reason, it’s wise to lay down a generous layer of mulch in your landscape beds. The mulch will also enhance the appearance of your beds by adding contrast. Don’t want to worry about weeds? A layer of rocks under your shrubs and plants will do the trick. Want even more visual interest? Use both mulch and rocks!
The final piece of the landscape bed puzzle is a border to define the edges of your plantings. Whether you choose pavers, natural stone, bricks, or another material, a border will add interest and order to your landscape. Plus, it’ll keep the mulch or rocks in place for a clean, finished appearance.
Revitalize your landscape design with help from Landsmith Landscape Architecture & Construction experts. We’ll work with you to design and instal sensational landscape beds, hardscape elements and more to create a look that’s as unique as you and your home.
