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Fall is in full swing, which means you need to be planning for the difficult winter months that can be really punishing for your lawn. If you make sure to have the right landscape maintenance done now, your yard will come out of winter in much better shape.
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The real estate market has begun to improve, however it is still tough for homeowners who are interested to sell their homes to achieve a positive gain. One way to increase the value of your home in the market is to increase its curb appeal through removing clutter and making your home stand out from others.
Less is more may not always hold true, but it is certainly the way you want to manage your interior landscaping. With an effective design and the right installation process and practices, you can get the right landscaping for your budget.
Selecting the Right Design
Choosing the right design will significantly reduce the cost of landscaping maintenance. It is also the foundation for the other elements, such as plant selection and lighting. To lower your monthly maintenance costs, you need plants that match your horticultural skills and the environment where they will be. A designer who is knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to plants will be able to maximize the design with plants that meet your specific needs.
Make sure to speak up in the early phases of the process. Your designer is there to work with you, not tell you what works. If your designer is inclined to telling you want you want and doesn’t let you get a word in most of the time, you probably are not going to be happy with the end results.
Understanding the Location
Pay attention to how much the designer looks over the site that is to be landscaped. If the designer isn’t taking notes, or at least pictures, there are much better odds that the environment will not be properly considered. Each plant requires a different amount of light and temperature range. This is vital in getting a maintainable landscape. Foot traffic should also be considered when landscaping an area.
Picking the Plants
Maintenance and installation are two very important points to consider for interior landscaping. The plant also has to be able to survive transportation, as well as having adequate room for growth. Your designer should be able to offer acceptable alternatives.
