Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Procedure Used By A Residential Landscape Designer In Landscaping

By Eliza Mendoza


Residential landscaping design is a way of increasing the aesthetic value of your home. It involves arranging the outdoor space to make the scenery look great for eyes. A well designed and maintained landscape is quite nice and attractive to see. A professional landscape designer follows the following simple steps to create a design that allows for change in the future besides ensuring that all your landscaping needs have been met.

The initial step will be developing a plan for your plot. The plan will entail the physical features and boundaries that will impact your design. There are several components that should come with a good plan. They include angles and lines of your property. An important aspect is locating the existing plot features. There are different features in your property that should be recorder. Some of the features include septic tanks, utility lines, drainpipes, shrubs, trees, doors and windows.

The second step is conducting site analysis. Ensure that there is adequate time to study the site thoroughly. This will help in analyzing all the physical features. It is important noting the suns directions at different seasons of the year. This is because the landscape design will be influenced by how the sun affects your property and your house.

Another observation to make is to know the direction of the winter winds. This will help you to know where to install a windbreaker which is very essential for someone who lives in the mountains. Care should be taken to not block the breeze needed in summer from the outdoor living space. Consider also sight and sounds. By walking around your compound you should be able to see different views and any source of noise.

Checking the soil is an important step in site analysis. Land scenery design is greatly influenced by different types of soils. Some soils such as clay require to be chemically or physically amended in order to plant trees or shrubs. A test should be undertaken in order to determine the type of soil you are dealing with. You should also know your topsoils depth.

The third step involves assessing your family needs. This will help you design your property in a way that will bring satisfaction to you and your family. This mean the parking lot for the family and guests should be properly designed. The walks and driveway should have good lighting among other things.

The fourth step involves allocating places to be used for certain activities. So there is a need to consider the needs of the family. This will ensure that you have allocated enough space for every activity for the family. What happen in essence in this step is that the landscaper divides the property into different areas to serve specific purpose, but everything has to be accommodated in the overall plan.

The last step is developing the identified areas. Ensure that your landscape design creates an ample space with a good view of the terrace. When creating attractive patios, you can use various materials such as concrete, bricks or treated wood. You can also enhance your outdoor environment look by using container plants. A competent landscape designer should provide good results in your property.




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