Creating A Lush and Welcoming Landscape

A quick look at your backyard may be all you need to conclude that it lacks beauty. Fortunately, as a homeowner, you can invest in additions and work on changes to improve appearance. Hiring landscapers to help with project planning and execution is an excellent idea.

Mulch Beds

Mulch beds are a smart addition to any backyard because you can make each one look unique. For instance, you can use a particular mulch type and a specific combination of flowers and shrubs for one mulch bed and then different mulch and plants for another bed.

Wood chips are an ideal organic mulch choice because they fit in with a natural-looking landscape, and you can find wood chips in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors. Rubber is worth considering for inorganic mulch because you can pick from various colors and sizes. A unique perk of rubber mulch is getting a dyed mulch that matches your color preferences.

Another part of creating mulch beds is deciding where to put them along with their shape and size. Landscaping professionals can help make these decisions based on available backyard space, feature plans, and what you want your landscape to look like.

Pathways

Creating pathways throughout your backyard can add beauty. While you may find primary concrete paths on some properties, you can choose more attractive and interesting designs.

Brick, gravel, stone, pavers, and stepping stones are some viable pathway options. The tricky part is going through all these options and narrowing down the options and specific details. A landscaping company can show you examples and discuss the details until you decide on one.

While you may intend on prioritizing beauty, you will find it helpful to consider what kind of walkway stability you need throughout the backyard. For instance, you might want the pathway accessible for crutches, walkers, or wheelchairs to accommodate family or guests. An alternative is to make one path handicap accessible and a second more visually appealing path.

Trees

Trees are an excellent way to beautify your backyard, especially long-term. A smart option is to prioritize native trees with a high chance of thriving in your climate. You will likely find plenty of trees with unique features and qualities, and some of them will meet your needs.

An essential part of deciding on a tree is maximum height because a small tree will look vastly different from a tall tree once it reaches maturity. Other details include the presence and look of berries, flowers, leaves, and seeds because they can impact a tree's appearance.

Use these tips to hire a landscaping company to beautify your backyard with a few projects.

Contact a landscaping contractor for more information.