Landscaping and Front Yard Design
Your home’s curb appeal is a good indicator of your home’s energy effectiveness and monetary value, especially if you’re preparing a sale. Your curb appeal ought to be a reflection of your house. It presents the best sales surface available.
Considerations For Outdoor Space & Landscape Design
The first issue to consider is what are the trees on your land now. Where are they and how big are they? When a new home is built, a thorough check is made of the tree growth on your property before the clearances are purchased. Usually the home buyer will have the clearance to purchase the tree growth, of course they want the growth in place. These trees are usually rated by mature size, and depending on your specific location and home style these mature sizes could come as big or small accordingly. Trees alone may account for upwards of 25% of your home’s roof.
Soil Type
The next issue is the soil type, drainage and the types of plants growing there. Soil types such as sand and clay can both be advantageous and negative depending on your landscaping goals. Clay can make a great area for lawn and landscaping but certain shrubs and trees thrive in clay versus sand. Sandier soil is great all around, especially for effective drainage.
Sun & Shade Ratios
Is your property surrounded by dense woods and forest? Or is it wide open with hardly any trees? The terrain also can play a factor in this as well. Because the shrubs that are planted in certain locations must be carefully planned based on the individual needs of the shrub or tree. Some prefer more shade while others require full sun all day long.
Budget
Once you have a general idea of what you want to accomplish with your plants, the next step is your budget. Whether it is a mere $1,000 or $100,000. It is important to know your top price limit for the project, allowing you to better understand what your options are.
Plan ahead for weather, sunlight, soil type and what plants will see the best year round. Choose plants according to maintenance requirements and design goals and you are sure to have the best landscape design in the neighborhood.