When you make the decision to renovate your backyard, you should view it as a blank canvas that is painted with flowers and greenery. You can create an almost endless combination of plants that will turn your yard into a beautiful landscape. Of course, before you sit back and enjoy your work, you need to choose the right plants. These following tips will show you how to select flowers and plants that will be functional and aesthetic in your yard.

Consider Your Environment

Your lawn’s location and soil conditions are key to the success of anything you choose to plant. Consult a planting zone map to determine which plants will grow in your area of the country. Weather patterns, altitude and temperature impact a plant’s growing pattern. It’s important to note that plants also need to grow in certain sunlight conditions. Some plants thrive in indirect sunlight, while others need full, sun exposure. Understanding your lawn’s conditions will help you decrease the amount of effort needed to maintain your landscaping.

Choose a Color Palette

The most beautiful gardens and lawns you’ll ever see are the ones that have a cohesive color story. Usually, the color palette contains two to three colors. Don’t forget that the color scheme need to take into consideration the color of your home and where you’ll place your plants. Your plants should blend in with the surroundings, not clash. Also, darker colors tend to make a yard appear smaller and are not well-suited for shady areas.

Decide Whether You Want to Plant Annuals, Perennials or Bulbs

The difference between annuals, perennials and bulbs really affects when and how often these plants will bloom. Annuals bloom for an entire season, but die at the end of it. You have to replace these flowers every year. Perennials bloom annually for about six weeks and are more expensive than annuals. Bulbs live for a long time and require very little maintenance. They’re typically planted in the fall and spring. Some homeowners will mix their annual flowers perennials for greater variety.

Incorporating Greenery into Your Landscaping

A lot of effort is placed on flowers. However, trees, shrubs and other greenery are also important aspects to creating scenic landscaping. Shrubs are low-maintenance and can add color and help fill flower gardens. It is important to select a shrub based on bloom size, color and its maintenance needs. Greenery is not only aesthetic, it’s functional. Add trees to your backyard to increase the amount of shade. To add a vertical feature, consider planting vines. Vines are another way to increase your homes amount of privacy. A little word of warning, some vines are slow growing, while others can take over a home within a year.

Size Matters

Adding plants and flowers of different heights creates unique visual effects. However, this only occurs when done properly. Before you begin planting, plan out your garden. Assess the size and height of everything you intend to plant. Place the smaller plants at the front of your garden and the larger ones towards the back.

Adding plants and flowers to your landscape can truly change the look of your yard. However, this requires some effort and consideration. For assistance in planning your lawn renovation, do not hesitate to contact Neighbourhood Landscaping Inc. We can offer advice to help turn your backyard into a paradise.