Monday, April 25, 2011

The Benefits Of Landscape Design

By Adrianna Noton


Having the perfect yard starts with a good landscape design plan. Getting things right before you even start will make things easier when you are planting as well as when the plants mature. Improper planning may have you ripping things out a couple of years down the road due to overcrowding or light issues.

A beautiful yard is not quite as beautiful if you do not have a comfortable way to enjoy it. Some people love having dinner in the shade while others like to stretch out and take a nap. Figure out how you want to use your space so you can incorporate plans to make it happen.

A small yard can be difficult to fix up because of the way things grow and take up space. In addition to plants, you have to pack more punch with smaller accessories as well. A good way to maximize space is to find things that have multiple purposes. The perfectly cushioned nap bench can also be used as seating at a fold out table while a planter can be for flowers as well as vegetables.

A larger yard can be easier to deal with when you break it up into sections. Create a dining space, lounging area, kitchen, garden and lawn by adding natural fences, boarders or even a patio. A wall of hedges with flowers at the base will create an intimate and private location for a set of chairs and side table. Adding a flower boarder around a designated area will also give you a sense of being in a different "room".

A vegetable, fruit and herb garden is a great addition to any yard. Whether you have tomatoes, watermelon, squash and basil, or strawberries, onions, potatoes and parsley, any yard can incorporate some sort of veggie patch. If you're limited on space you can add your veggies into the existing landscape, build terraced planters or just use pots. Many different varieties of foods grow great in pots on patios.

Potted plants, even without vegetables, look great when placed in boarders throughout the yard or on the patio. The pots are great for adding textural interest while the plants they hold create depth and color points of interest. Make sure you keep similar colored pots together for better flow, but mix and match patterns and solids for personality.

A boring fence or large bright wall can really ruin the view in a space. Fix up these eyesores with vines, hanging pots and even art work in order to break up the monotony. Another way to go vertical is by incorporating baskets on tall shepherd hooks or even free standing pyramid style garden trellis.

The perfect yard starts with research and ideas. Landscape design is more than buying what you like, it is about incorporating what you like into a cohesive and functional space. Make sure you understand your growing conditions and select plants which thrive in the environment that you live. These few Toronto landscape designers tips should help you get started on the perfect space.




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