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Free Landscaping Ideas and Design Tips
Given below are a some free landscaping ideas and design tips that will help you design a landscape that looks attractive round the year.
Layer your plants in a Size Sequence
Backyard Landscapes are all about harmony and this includes harmony in planting as well. Make sure that you layer your plants based on three to four rows in an ascending order. Start with the tallest plants on the back row; follow this with plants that are next tallest in the group finally arriving at the front row with the shortest plants.
Using Evergreens with Deciduous Plants
When it comes to color and variety, there is no beating the deciduous plants, but when it comes to continuity it's the evergreens that win hands down. Make sure your lawn has both these species of plants to ensure color and continuity even in winter months when deciduous plants start withering.
Use Annuals with Perennials
This is another way of making sure that your yard remains colorful throughout the year.
Perennial plants bear flowers only during certain months whereas during other months the gaps will be plugged by the annuals
Make use of Hardscape
Plants form a major part of backyard landscaping but are not the only ones that complete the story. There are many other things to a complete landscape like fences, walls, decks, patios, walkways, jogging trials and waterfalls to name a few. So make sure you give them equal importance.
Install ponds and waterfalls
Ponds and waterfalls can bring a sense of serenity into your landscape. The shrill sound of water can be hugely relaxing. So make sure you include them. Also consider including some aquatic plants and animals in ponds.
Make use of Gravels
Gravels and pebbles can make your landscape look more diverse and natural. What's more they are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors and cost very less.
Use Organic as well as Inorganic Mulch
You should give serious considerations on using Mulch in your landscape as mulch has the property of conserving moisture, reducing soil erosion and stopping weed growth. Try to make use of organic as well as inorganic mulch for better results.
Getting Ideas from Established Landscape Designs
Finally take a look at some established landscape designs. This can help you get a rough idea on what kind of design to go for. Here's where you can look for:
- Look for landscapes in and around your area
- Look for designs in landscaping or interior design related books or magazines
- Look on the internet by browsing websites that offer landscaping services and checking out their projects section that contains landscaping pictures. If possible ask for a free catalogue
- Check out TV schedules and make sure to catch up on TV shows that deal with interior and exterior decoration to get some free landscaping design ideas
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