Now that trees have filled with leaves and bulbs are emerging, you can assess where you would like to add additional plants for texture and color next year. Between August and October are the ideal times to start planning for next year’s spring landscaping work.

Though for some, this can be an overwhelming task. You may ask the questions, “where do I begin?” or “how do I know which plants will thrive with the weather and soil conditions of my area?” If this is the case, you may want to consider hiring a landscape designer.

A novice tends to place plants too close together, not considering room needed for future growth. This mistake results in having to move plants to new locations after a few years.

Another common mistake is not enriching the soil to ensure the plants receive the proper nourishment they need. A landscape designer will know what the plants need to thrive and how how to create texture and color throughout the seasons using plants that bloom at various times during the year.

Landscaping is extremely important and can increase the value of your home. In addition to adding curb appeal, the environmental benefits to strategic plantings are countless. By designing your landscape, you are embracing nature in a way that is predictable and favorable. Aside from aesthetics, adding rich, nutrient-filled trees and shrubs will improve the air quality around your space and help to reduce pollution. Contributing to your local ecosystem not only benefits you and your family but benefits all the wildlife surrounding it! However, it is extremely important to know what plants will not disrupt any current standing ecosystem and will thrive on your property due to outside environmental factors. That is why hiring a landscape designer is beneficial. Landscape designers have the knowledge of environmental factors that will cause a plant to thrive in its new home. You can skip the guessing game and save yourself a lot of stress. Not only do they have the environmental know-how to update your property, but they also have an amazing eye for detail. The job of a landscape designer is to precisely plan and design aesthetically pleasing landscapes while optimizing the functionality of any outdoor space. By observing your space, your expert landscape designer determines where the eye is naturally drawn and collaborates with you to create the perfect design. Keeping in mind the physical design of the property, they also have the knowledge to choose trees, shrubbery, and plants that will not just survive, but thrive in your specific environment. This creates the perfect environment for you to be able to sit back, relax, and know that your presentation to new visitors is pristine as can be.

You can waste a lot of money planting expensive plants in poor quality soil or areas that are unsuitable for them to flourish and that can be a very discouraging experience for homeowners who have exerted tremendous effort digging, planting, mulching and caring for their properties. When done successfully, landscape design offers instant gratification – much like painting – with many years of beauty to come.