SO, YOU WANT TO DO SOME LANDSCAPING DESIGN, NOW WHAT?

by Sharon Faircloth We have all been told that adding landscaping can significantly increase the value of our properties.A beautiful environment contributes to our overall well-being and it’s one of the reasons we live where we live.Landscaping can be very daunting.It seems the more natural you want it, the more complicated and expensive it can become.Whether you want to enhance a problem area, attract wildlife or make it look like you live in a field of wildflowers, all it takes is some planning!One consideration is to hire a professional to work with you on your vision, budget and timeline.Another is to do all or parts of it yourself.
There are literally a zillion ideas on doing your own landscaping.Use the internet for ideas but stay on the 'edu' sites for science-based information on everything else.To create your vision, begin by taking photos of your site.Consider what you have vs. what you want.What can be changed by adding rocks, landscaping timbers or water features, and