Balancing landscaping and hardscaping is essential for creating harmony on your property. The following landscape tips will help you combine the perfect blend and placement of both to achieve the perfect look around your home:
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- Start by mapping your yard. This will help you choose the right scale for your plants and your hardscaping materials.
- Use the contours to your advantage. Use small elevations, drop-offs, etc. to their maximum effect by placing sitting areas, retaining walls, and patios on them.
- Create focal points. You want to have a few visual elements that draw attention. You can accomplish this by placing colorful bushes and plants beside walkways, or simply by placing a fountain by your patio.
- Match your hardscaping/landscaping to your home. Select hardscape materials and plants that complement your home both in their style and their color palate.
- Think about your environment. Choose plants that are suited to your environment, and select a variety of species that compliment one another while allowing their individual beauty to stand out and be noticed.
We invite you to contact Triad Associates, Inc. for more landscape tips. We’ll be happy to share some ideas that will make your landscape the talk of the neighborhood.
