Thursday, September 3, 2015

Designing Your New Landscape and Garden



If you’ve been looking at your yard and thinking it needs a little TLC, now is a great time to think about planning a new landscape. While it is too late in the season to plant some species of plants and shrubs, fall is the best time of year to plant new trees since they will have plenty of time to establish a good root system before the next growing season. We are a Minneapolis landscaper, and we have helped countless homeowners like you plan the garden and landscaping they have always wanted. Here are a few tips on what to think about when planning yours.

You might think that you want a formal garden, but keep in mind these types of gardens take a lot of daily care to maintain. Flowers and plants all grow at their own rates, no matter what you do to try to keep them the same height. That’s why you should consider planting flowers and shrubs in groups, rather than in straight lines. They will be more interesting to look at and they will be easier for you and your landscaper to maintain.

Think about flowers that are similar looking but are not all exactly alike. Think about leaf textures or colors that complement one another. These flowers should be planted together. This is also more interesting to look at than flowers that are all exactly alike.

Flowers and evergreens can be planted near the base of your house to help soften sharp lines and edges. Again, this will give you and your guests something more interesting and pretty to look at.

Your landscaper can also help you choose flowers that will bloom throughout the year. That way, your garden and landscaping always have a focal point and something nice for you, your guests and your family to look at as you are enjoying the great outdoors or even just walking in and out of your home.

Finally, our landscaper will tell you how to best care for your new plants and flowers after everything has been installed. Or you can hire our landscaper services to come to your home to care for them so you don’t have to worry about it.

Are you interested in learning more about a professional Minneapolis landscaper and all we can do for you? Call Environmental Design at 952-997-6533, or you can contact us to get a Free Estimate.