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5 Professional Landscape Design Tips

Cleo Gib courtesy Dmazines
ou don’t have to be a professional landscaper to improve the curb value of your home. From planting trees to
improving your walk way, there is plenty that you can do on your own. However, it is important to come up
Ywith a plan before heading to your local nursery. Thanks to the help of Alpharetta, GA, landscape designers,
here are a few of their best insider tips to creating a beautiful yard year-round.
1. Choose your plants strategically
When it comes to planting new flora, you want to make sure you are considering all of the seasons. There are
many trees and shrubs that retain their color and leaves throughout the entire year, giving your home beautiful
greenery even in the dead of winter. By placing evergreens in the front corners of your home, you soften the
vertical lines of the house and help it to appear more inviting.

2. Create a walkway
If you notice that you’re constantly tromping through your grass to get your garden, backyard, or fire pit, consider
putting in a walkway. Stepping stones, brick, and crushed rocks are a great way to create a point of interest in
your yard. When choosing materials, be sure to choose ones that match what’s already on the exterior of your
home. This ties things together and makes them appear more cohesive.
3. Add a berm or two

If you’ve got a corner in your yard with nothing breaking it up, build a berm. A berm is a mound that can be
covered in soil, mulch, rocks, or a garden. Depending on the colors and textures that you use, a berm is the
perfect way to add a pop of color and some interest to your yard. While berms can be added to any area of your
yard, corners are an especially great place to put them. Consider adding soil to raise the berm up from the rest of
your lawn as an added layer of dimension.
4. Create a water feature
Whether you place a small water feature on your porch or a larger fixture in your yard, it needs to blend in with
its surroundings. Using natural stone or materials that coordinate with the exterior of your home, it allows your
feature to seem like it’s always been there. However, be sure not to use more than three elements in any one area.
This prevents overcrowding your yard.
5. Select a plethora of plants
When deciding on the plants and flowers to install in your flowerbeds, take a look at their overall height and their
blooming season. Try to select a variety of different textures, heights, and blooming times. This ensures that your
garden always has flowers and leaves in bloom.
Creating a beautiful yard takes planning and thought. If you feel overwhelmed at the prospect of designing your own
landscape, consider hiring professionals. Landscape designers are knowledgeable in the flora that grows best for
your area. Plus, with their expertise, you’re sure to end up with the outdoor oasis that you’ve always dreamed of. ■

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