We recently came across a fantastic video by Lowes Home Improvement that offers a step-by-step guide on how to design the perfect landscape.
This video is ideal for homeowners looking to plan their outdoor spaces on paper before diving into the physical work. The video covers essential elements like:
- Blueprinting Your Space: Mapping out the dimensions of your yard, garden, or patio to create a detailed blueprint of your property. This allows you to visualize how different elements will fit together.
- Choosing Plants, Trees, and Layout: The video discusses how to strategically plan the placement of trees, shrubs, and plants to complement your yard’s layout and meet your goals—whether it’s privacy, shade, or aesthetic appeal.
- Addressing Hills and Terrain: For properties with slopes, the video shows how to manage elevation changes in your design to prevent erosion and maximize usable space.
- Setting Goals and Intent: It encourages you to think about your landscape’s primary purpose. Is it a space for entertaining, a play area for kids and pets, a private garden retreat, or a mixture of all three?
- Privacy and Pet Considerations: Planning around privacy needs or pets, with options like fencing, hedges, or even designated areas for your pets to roam.
Patio, Deck, and Budget Planning
The video also includes a guide on how to design patios or decks that match the style of your home—whether it’s a modern, traditional, or rustic aesthetic. It gives insight into material choices, shapes, and sizes while keeping your budget in mind, ensuring that the project stays within your financial comfort zone.
Style Guide: Modern vs. Traditional
- Modern: Clean lines, minimalist plantings, sleek patio surfaces, and neutral colors are recommended for modern homes.
- Traditional: More curves, colorful plants, and classic materials like brick or wood for pathways and patios.
Design Elements: Plant Choice, Colors, and Texture
The video explores how to select plants that complement your home’s architecture, using elements like:
- Lines and Layout: Straight lines or flowing curves, depending on your style.
- Colors: How to mix vibrant blooms with neutral tones.
- Texture and Size: Using a variety of plant sizes and textures to add depth and interest to your yard.
Ready to Bring Your Vision to Life?
This video is a great reference for laying out your landscape design, helping you get started with a solid plan. Once you’re ready to move forward with strategy, costs, and execution, feel free to reach out, and we’d be happy to assist you in making your dream landscape a reality!
Receiving Lee’s Yard Service: A 4-Step Process
- Schedule Appointment: Request quote with details
- On-Site Analysis: Project manager assesses site, provides recommendations & quote
- Service & Cleanup: Team arrives, works, and cleans up
- Enjoy Your Fresh Yard!: Relax and appreciate the results!
