[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whether you are interested in completely doing landscape design in Rockford or simply making a few changes there are some important factors to consider before you start planting.
While many people head straight to their local gardening supply store to browse the selections, creating a plan beforehand will help you chose plants that will best fit your needs and thrive in your landscape. It’s easy to go out and be tempted into buying plants that look beautiful at the garden store, only to get them home and realize they are wrong for your landscape. These tips will help you develop a plan and put you on the road to creating a beautiful, cohesive, and thriving landscape.
Know Your Yard
Think about your regional climate, the topography of your site, and your soil type when planning your landscape. Using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is a great place to start.
Keep in mind that the specific conditions of your yard are likely to create a microclimate based on the amount and length of sun and shade exposure the area receives. Microclimates are usually broken into one of four categories: full sun, partial shade, shade, or deep shade; take note of your landscape’s microclimate when selecting plants for your landscape design in Rockford. The topography of your site is important to consider as well as you plan; take note of how water drains in your landscape. The best landscape design will promote water movement away from your home towards other areas of your yard.
Who Will Be Using Your Yard?
Think about who will be using your yard and how they will use it. Will children be using your yard? Do you have pets? Are you hoping to use your yard for outdoor entertaining? Remember you can create different spaces for different uses in your landscape using strategic plantings and hardscapes. Walkways can be used to move people from one area to another.
Since you will be using and maintaining your yard (or hiring someone to maintain it) consider what your maintenance style and budget are. Be as realistic as you can. How much time will you truly have to put into your landscape? Or if you won’t have the time will you have the money to pay someone else to put in the time? How much do you have to invest in your landscape design in Rockford? Determining the answer to these questions will help to ensure the success of your landscape for years to come.
Think About Themes
A theme can unify your landscape and help guide your plant and material selections. Themes can be as simple as using consistent shapes or forms throughout your yard or as complex as creating a relaxation garden or an Oriental garden.
When deciding on a theme for your yard, a good place to start is looking at the architecture of your home. Try to complement the lines and style of your home’s architecture in your yard; after all, your yard is an extension of your home.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ css=”.vc_custom_1574912729408{background: #efefef url(https://crimsonvalleylandscaping.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/pergolas.jpg?id=6642) !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Landscape Designers in Rockford, Illinois
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At Crimson Valley Landscaping we are driven by our abilities to create, enhance & improve the quality of life of our clients, coworkers, and vendors. In our journey to improve personally and professionally, we will never be satisfied in our quest to be the best!
We will help you create a custom outdoor project to extend your living space to the outdoors and complement your home and style.
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