For an amateur who is considering some landscaping for his house, it is vital to understand some fundamentals of landscaping. There are certain elements that combine to make a beautiful landscape design. Understanding these fundamentals is essential for creating a landscape that adds both beauty and value to your property.
Unity
Unity refers to the idea that everything works together and doesn’t conflict with any other components of your design. The shapes, colors and heights should be so consistent that they don’t conflict with each other. For example, if the walls of your house are gray and you paint your entrance red, it would be a great mismatch and lead to confusion. Unity can be ensured by using consistency and repetition throughout your design.
Balance
Balance means keeping the magnitude of your design equal and proportionate through the entire landscape. One side should not appear full and the other bare. Apart from the overall appearance of the landscape, fair usage of color and proportionate height ratios play a major role in balancing it.
Simplicity
Keeping your landscape simple doesn’t mean you don’t use things that are too flashy or colorful. Simplicity means keeping your design limited in color, plants and other materials. If you use too many different types of materials just for walkway or your garden pergola, it would appear too confusing visually. Although many different plants could always enhance the beauty of your home, you would have to take special care in arranging them in a way that does not make it look like a jungle.
If you have a large area, try sticking to one color scheme or at least something that compliments the other. Too many colors could become quite ugly, unless you want to create a junky backyard.
Central Focalization
This means that you should have a central facet that attracts the eye. Some people use a rare species of tree with a hammock underneath, while other use fountains and statues. In larger areas, the central focal point is often the garden with either a gazebo or a pergola in the center.
Some extra tips to keep in mind:
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Keep in mind the climate of the region you reside in. Make sure the plants you want to place in your garden comply with the weather conditions of your area and the soil you’ve used.
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Seek a professional’s advice before initiating any projects that you think you can do yourself. They might be able to give you some useful tips on what materials would suit your architecture best and bring out the best in your property.
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Consider using alternative materials that could help cut down costs. Try using terraced stone to create steps instead of marble.
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Heat tolerant plants could help lower maintenance and watering costs as they do not require a lot of water and grow all year round.
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If you live in a dry region with scarce rain, use ornamental grass.
Landscaping your house adds a lot of value to your property and makes it easier to sell. Although it does require maintenance from time to time it is a one time expense that could give your home the much needed look.
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