impression with combinations of flowers, fruit and foliage. Stone products and pavers should be chosen for aesthetics as well as durability during winter months. Stone walls need to be located away from snow plows and cars in the winter. Plants should be placed where they will not outgrow their space or block visibility near driveways and roads.
I like to think of gardens as outside rooms, with trees and shrubs forming walls and ceilings, and perennials and groundcovers creating the floors. This layered effect gives a natural look to gardens. Focal points such as a statue or accent plant draw attention from room to room. Gardens in close proximity to
the house tend to be more formal, symmetrical and functional as a way to enhance the overall appearance of the home. Informal or asymmetrical gardens are usually located further away from the house and used for recreation. Both garden styles should be balanced with plants, stone, wood, water and other landscape
materials. Repetition is an important design concept that is achieved by using the same plants or colors throughout gardens. The rhythm or pace of a garden can be achieved through plant spacing. Trees planted close together by a road or driveway tend to make you drive faster, where as wider spaced plants often make you slow down or even stop.
Most homeowners already know what they want to achieve in their landscape. A landscape designer can make these ideas a reality through sketches, on-site analysis, and site plans with plant lists and construction details. Landscape designs can be performed year-round. Plan your landscape projects with a comprehensive design this Spring.
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