Wednesday, May 13, 2015

How to Design a Balanced Landscape



Designing a landscape or garden can be somewhat confusing if you have never done it before. Fortunately, the professional landscape designers in Mt Joy at Root's Nurseries have a few suggestions on what to consider. And if you have any questions or need more guidance, give us a call!

You should not try to mimic the formal gardens that you find in fancy places like Buckingham Palace. Those types of gardens take around-the-clock care and maintenance to look good and, even then, you cannot account for slight differences in soil, nutrients and lighting. It is better to aim for a sense of balance. Your plants and flowers do not have to match exactly. 

For example, you should find plants and flowers that have a similar leaf shape or texture. Or you can find plants that are similar in color or in height or width. Our landscape designers can help you select flowers and plants that will look good together. Variety will also make your garden more interesting to look at.

When you plant, consider planting flowers in groups instead of in rows. Planting them in groups makes them more interesting to look at and easier to care for and maintain. 

Your garden should also have a focal point for every season of the year. That way, even when the weather is cold out, there is still something pretty to look at in your garden. And you can sit outside and enjoy your garden and landscaping on mild winter days when the temperatures are not too cold and the weather isn't too bad.

When planted correctly, flowers and plants can really enhance the look of your home and its curb appeal. You can soften sharp edges and make your home more interesting and beautiful to look at.

And if you want the assistance of our landscape designers in Mt Joy, call Root’s Nurseries at 717-898-0041, or you can contact us for a Free Estimate. Or you can visit our Retail Plant Center located on Lancaster Road in Manheim.

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