5 Landscaping Ideas for A Breathtaking Yard

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A home garden is its character – a living and breathing personality. In the middle of summer, everything is looking fabulous, and ought to be shown off. Nothing like a beautiful yard with plenty of space for guests and children; surrounded by plants that provide texture and color. Below are 6 landscaping ideas to inspire you and help get you started planning a tranquil space of untold beauty.

Colour and Style Arrangement

Color is (almost) everything and summer time is show time with landscaping. For a relaxed but colorful feel, opt for calm palette of whites, grey and greens, subtly accented with more vibrant colors. With the neutral colors as a canvas, flowers in bright, vivid colors will stand out as the stars of the show. For winter landscaping, go for perennials and annuals that offer late-season color and shrubs and trees that bear colorful berries or interesting bark in the fall.

Summer is often free and easy and this seems to be trending in gardens as well. Color and style arrangement are simple and sophisticated, rather than flamboyant with too many color schemes. Choose to plant en masse for an elegant looking garden that is easy to care for – grow flowers and plants of the same kind together in one space. This works well aesthetically, and can be archived through landscaping in variety of ways. For instance, one type of flower could be planted along a garden walkway; daisies are a beautiful choice and there are dozens of vibrant colors to choose from. Then plant rows of white roses in the front of the patio which are effortlessly charming and a great option for attracting birds and bees.

Play with Layering and Height

This is an easy, pretty way to add diversity to a big yard. Layering is done by grouping together plants of the same type, and arranging them around plants of different heights. This can be archived by starting off with a low hedge. Try an evergreen shrub for a less formal, flowered look. Behind the hedge, choose a taller, bolder flower to stand out: lilies attract pollinators and come in a range of colours that will bring your garden to life. Then, a small tree or shade completes the final row. If appropriate, a climber such as a colourful hydrangea could also complete the group, as the proud epitome of a stunning garden.

Cool and Calming

The yard should be your playground and if you want to give your garden a more natural look, you can’t go wrong with a pond. In addition to reflecting the sky and cloudscapes, ponds attract wildlife such as pond skaters, water beetles, frogs, dragonflies and a variety of birds. Plus the variety of water plants available brings new planting opportunities. They also provide breathing space in heavily planted area.

A pond should always look as if it belongs there naturally. Position it in a dip or hollow at the bottom of a slope or tuck it into a natural contour in the curve of a bed where water can sink to the lowest spot. With formal landscaping, integrate a natural pool by maintaining the formality near the house then gradually introduce more natural landscaping and curves further away. Use concrete and decking surrounds to add a contemporary look. Alternatively, a sunny position would be more ideal, especially if you want plants like water lilies to flower. The smaller the pond, the simpler the shape and the more gentle the curves should be.

Create an Outdoor Room

When it comes to landscaping, make sure to use the most of every available surface in tiny yards; a gorgeous outdoor space with colorful furniture. In the image above, a small cozy garden was constructed over gravel and enhanced with a simple colorful seating arrangement. The use of plants only on the edge creates a sense of enclosure and makes the yard seem a lot larger than it actually is.

Using gravel instead of a lawn is a beautiful and low-maintenance paving option for small gardens. You will have a lot more time to enjoy your garden because you no longer have to mow. Spread a layer of landscape fabric underneath to keep weeds from popping through and you are good to go. Gravel can be found in shades of red, brown, white, grey, yellow, cream, even blue depending on your taste and the theme you are trying to go for.

Dare to be Bold

Give your yard a big boost of style by adding an oversize plant pot along the walkway to act as a focal point. It will draw the eye in and make the space visually interesting. For example, a large-scale decorative planter gives this entry some visual heft. Plus, they support equally large and vibrant plants. The creation of a stylish and lively garden is about lifestyle, design flair and innovation. With landscaping, there are endless ways you can add a statement to your outdoors; sculptures, stones, ornaments and colourful furniture.

A Bright Outlook

Make the most out of your evenings with stylish lighting for dark winter days and balmy summer nights. For amazing landscaping, you would want to highlight your garden features with spotlights; the architectural structure of a plant, a piece of art or sculpture, an attractive stone wall. Combine different types of lighting to highlight texture and drama in your pool, on walls, trees, steps, and patio edges. Don’t be afraid to play with colorful lights to create different effects. A wide range to choose from – red to add warmth, olive green to blend into the garden and white and blue to keep it fresh and cool. To keep it tidy, make sure all wires are safely tucked out away from plain sight and using timer may be ideal to save you having to remember to switch them off.

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