When it comes to making your home stand out from your neighbor’s, landscaping is one of the best ways to do it. But there are effective ways to add landscaping and then there are landscaping disasters. Just like wearing Jewelery or applying cosmetics , you dont want to do too much.
With that in mind, here are some of the most common landscaping mistakes homeowners make and what you can do to fix them.
Don’t neglect curb appeal
Landscaping and curb appeal are two separate things. Many homeowners believe a lush lawn and some gardening here and there is considered optimal curb appeal. But that’s not the case.
Curb appeal is the attractiveness of your property when viewed from the street. If your lawn only has a couple flower boxes in the window to create a sense of curb appeal, it may be worth giving your yard a makeover.
Shrubs and trees make for a simple way to give your home the curb appeal it needs without any intense maintenance.
Don’t excessively ornament your lawn
You may really love flamingos and frogs, but when you have these ornaments covering your lawn by the dozen you may be distracting from the beauty of the natural landscape.
Instead of stationing five stone gnomes in your garden, be selective about the ornaments you choose. Think about how the ornament fits in the context of your landscaping design.
Don’t put your plants in the wrong place
When you put your plants in the wrong spot in your yard, you can keep your plants from getting the necessary sunlight they need. That said, before choosing a plant and placing it in your garden or yard, be sure to do a little research on it.
Many plants have tags attached to them when they’re bought. This helps to ensure gardeners like you give them the right amount of water and sunlight necessary to grow.
Where can I find quality hardscape materials?
Landscaping and hardscaping can do a lot for your home, especially if you regularly host backyard catered envents . In fact, by spending as little as 5% of your home’s value on your landscaping, you can get a return on investment as high as 150%.
Gateway Home and Garden Center offers hardscapes Gainesville residents like you will love in their yards. To learn more about our hardscape materials, our trees for sale, or our shrubs for sale, contact Gateway Home and Garden Center today.
