Implement A Professional Home Landscape Design

If you’re a homeowner, you’re probably wondering what it really means to implement professional landscape design on your property. In reality, it’s more than just planting a few perennials and laying some mulch. You need to be purposeful and deliberate in your approach.

In this guide, we’ll look at some of the elements of professional home landscaping design and how you can apply them to your property. Let’s take a look.

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Detailed planting plan

Professional home landscape design starts with a detailed planting plan. You need to make sure your plants are coming in at the right time of year and in the right places.

Getting this right is easier said than done. You usually want a mix of circles with different patterns, all backed up by a plant schedule that tells you when flowering will occur at different points in the year. That way, you can have the right plant in the right place at any time. Make sure you group plants by hydrozone so that sun-loving succulents are not drowned out by water-hungry hydrangeas.

Hardscape sections and apply detailed construction

Next, think about your hardscape sections, especially if you’re planning to install fire pits, retaining walls, or outdoor kitchens. These areas need a proper blueprint for the concrete or gravel base and any required reinforcements. If you don’t lay down the right hardscaping, your new details may collapse or fail to function as you want. It’s best to consult experts like Scot Eckley if you’re planning on carrying out work of this type. 

Mood boards and materials

In interior design, mood boards and materials help everyone on the project stay aligned and ensure the designer understands what you want. Landscaping is no different. Make sure your designers understand your vision by sharing physical materials and a clear direction. For example, create a mood board for items like:

• cedar deck stains
• synthetic turf
• slate materials
• outdoor furniture
• lighting fixtures

Avoid vague choices, like “grey pavers,” since that can mean thousands of different things to different designers and may not match the look you want. Instead, include multiple elements and build a cohesive theme that ties everything together.

Use a bubble diagram or schematic design

Using a schematic design or bubble diagram is also a great idea. It helps you map out your garden’s flow into abstract shapes so you can see the underlying architecture of the final result. Many people like to paint a watercolour or digital sketch for different zones, showing what they want in each one.

Once you’ve zoned your garden, it becomes much easier to turn it into a practical space you can enjoy. Focusing more on spatial flow and functionality will massively improve the experience for everyone. For example, if you like hosting people in your back garden, it’s a good idea to place the seating area away from the side of the grill so people aren’t choking on smoke.

Once you have these plans in place, it's just a matter of implementation. Have fun with your project.

This is a contributed post.

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