A garden in your outdoor living space can serve as a petite entryway or a heavenly escape. It not only boosts your home aesthetics but also upscales its resale value. A garden’s visual and auditory pleasure can make it a soothing retreat for your yoga session or an ideal working spot. Here are some tips to revamp your lawn if you have a backyard or a front yard.

1. Flower beds

Flowers have the greatest visual appeal. Adding a flower bed with various colors can instantly make your lawn look pleasant. A creative idea would be highlighting the flower bed using flooring techniques or small statues. Make sure you don’t overdo whatever you choose, as it can make your garden look ostentatious. Hanging baskets is also a good idea for compact garden spaces.

2. Plantation

Natural vegetation is inevitably the best way to improve your outdoor look. It can hide an eyesore (like an air conditioner unit) or refine your lawn’s appearance. When choosing the plant types for your outdoor space, you need to consider a few. All plants should not belong to one season because an off-season will eradicate all plantations from your home garden.

You also need to think about the colors of the plants. Either contrasting or compatible hues make up for a balanced look. You can choose different styles like layered planting if your lawn has a slope, vines on walls, or sequential planting (big to small).

Outdoor seating will mean you need an enclosure. The enclosure law says that the vertical edge of space should be one-third of the horizontal space. Big trees can serve as vertical enclosures.

3. Lighting and pathway

A pathway built into a garden can look like an escape route to some outdoor focal feature. You can line the pathway with a unique plantation, stone, or bricks to highlight the way. The pathway can lead to a garden room, patio, or backyard pool. A cherry on top would be a well-lit pathway. Lighting adds tremendously to a garden’s aesthetic. Spotlights, overhead lights, fire pits, or candle lanterns can all be unique ways to lighten up your outdoor space.

4. Water feature

Till now, you’ve added colors and lights. Next, you need to consider the sound in your home’s outer terrain. A simple water feature like a spout and trough fountain can be a good addition to your home. The pleasant sound of running water is soothing and can be a perfect retreat after a tiring day. A hammock for lounging, a good book, and the gentle fountain sound can make up a memorable evening.

Considering a garden upgrade, you do not need to think big. Minor changes proposed by good landscape architects according to your backyard space can make a lasting impact. If you’re in South Riding or Leesburg and need a good landscape designer, you can book a consultation with us. Our team of expert pool contractors and landscape architects can make perfect recommendations and provide quality services.