Summer is on its way! It is never too early to start planning ahead for the growing season. Planning the perfect landscape for your home takes a lot of thought and decision-making, so here are a few tips from the professionals here at Environmental Design, a Shakopee landscaper.
A nice and formal English garden may make for a lovely visit, they do not make for the best type of home garden. So while you might be tempted to plant everything symmetrically, this is not the best bet for your new landscaping. Professional landscapers and gardeners keep up with formal gardens on a daily basis to ensure everything is growing evenly, but most homeowners do not have time for this level of landscaping care.
So think of your new landscape in terms of plants and flowers that match without matching. For example, when you are choosing an outfit to wear, you will not put on pants, a shirt and shoes that are all the exact same color. That can look boring and monotonous. The same goes for your garden: choose flowers and plants that look good together but don’t match up too much. Think about different flowers whose colors would complement one another. Or consider flowers that have differently textured leaves.
When you talk to your landscaper, ask him or her to plant those flowers in groups, not rows. Groups of flowers are easier to maintain. When you plant flowers in rows, they can sometimes be more difficult to maintain since they will grow at different rates. Plus, flowers that are planted in groups are usually more interesting to look at.
Plants and flowers can also be used to soften the harsh edges of your home. Evergreens are a great plant to use near your home’s foundation, and it will look nice throughout the entire year, even during the cold winter months.
You should also consider asking your landscaper for help choosing different plants that will flower and bloom during different times of the year. There are even a few plant options that will thrive in the winter time. This means you and your family can enjoy your landscaping throughout the entire year, and there will always be a lovely focal point.
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