Creating A Lush and Welcoming Landscape

Have you decided that this is the year that you'll have a picture-perfect back yard? Maybe you're using these cooler months to plan your landscaping for 2019. If so, from adding a hardscape to arranging for tree removal, here are some ideas that might help you.

A Hardscape - If you're wanting to minimize your work and if you're wanting to lower your water bill, you might have been thinking of converting part of your back yard's grassy area into a hardscape area. Think of where you will have the hardscape. For example, you may decide that you want your hardscape area to be close to your outdoor patio. Does anything stand in the way of doing that? For example, do you have a tree that doesn't bring you pleasure and that will be in the way of having a hardscape right where you want it? If so, consider having the tree removed. 

Perhaps there is a tree that you love, but you want it in a different part of your back yard. A tree removal service will have workers who have the training and the experience to move that tree to a different location so that you can progress with your hardscape plan. The bonus of having professionals handle your tree problem is that they'll have the right equipment to do the job safely and efficiently.

New Landscaping - Besides the addition of a hardscape, think of ways you can enhance your current landscaping design. For example, the same company that handled your tree removal or the moving of a tree will also be able to give your other trees a more dramatic look. A very bushy tree can even be made to look like a bonsai tree, for instance. The arborist will be happy to give you ideas on how your trees can be made to look more dramatic. In addition, he or she can recommend new trees that will add beauty to your landscaping.

Have you considered even small things that will add interest to your back yard landscaping? For example, hanging decorative bird houses, ferns or flowering plants from your trees would be one way to add interest to your back yard. Another idea is to add statuary as a focal point of your landscaping. Consider, for instance, decorative deer that look like they're feeding on your grassy area. Or, think of a large angel statue that will stand among several caladiums of different colors.