Everyone with a backyard is trying to make their gardens attractive. A beautiful garden adds value to the house and provides a good atmosphere for relaxation and passing time. The need to create this environment comes with a lot of challenges. Since people are going into landscaping for the first time, they are bound to make numerous mistakes.
There are practices that have been tried and tested that work for any kind of landscaping. However, everyone trying to save some money would decide to do their landscaping by themselves and this is where everything goes wrong. With all the best intentions, people end up having a garden which has everything unappealing. Here are some of the landscaping mistakes and ways to avoid them.
Excessive lawn ornamentation and plant placement
A lot of individuals put too many decorative items in their yards. This creates a distraction from the beauty of the natural landscape. Ornaments are meant to create a bold statement; however, it is advised to pick one or two feature pieces to create a defined look. You can transform your outdoor space and make a real impact by selecting just one piece.
Plant placement is vital if you want your garden to stand out. A lot of people make the mistake of not considering sunlight and exposure of their plants. You need to know you plants well: how big they can get and the space they will need. You also need to choose a plant that will look good all year round. Some plants shed a lot of leaves which could be a bother. You should also know about annual and perennial plants. Some plants bloom only once and dies while others bloom severally.
Not planning
You need to have a plan. First, you need to know your budget. How much you’re willing to spend on plants and other ornaments will determine the kind of plants and ornaments you put in your garden. Failure to plan might leave you with unfinished garden and already broke.
You also need to plan the layout of the garden. Draw out the plan and see how it fits into your garden before starting out. Have a qualified landscaper show you how you can go about the entire process. There is software that can visualize how the garden will look like with the plants and ornaments you plan to have in your garden. Don’t forget to include garden gates in your plan.
Not hiring a professional
When considering landscaping, it is important to hire someone who has the knowledge of landscaping. This is important because there is a lot to consider before landscaping. Such considerations are they type of trees, small plants, the landscape, the flower colors, different seasons and many more.
Landscapers have the experience of laying out the garden in way that once the plants have grown, the garden will look beautiful. Many individuals make mistakes of focusing on one season since they are only starting in landscaping. Others have gardens with color overload. They planted trees without the knowledge of how they look when matured. Color overload could be irritating to the eyes and cause frustrations.