[1]Basic Landscaping
Most homeowners want a nicely landscaped yard. Yet many of these people cannot afford to hire professional landscapers.
If you fall into this group it doesn’t mean that you have to forgo some nice landscaping around your home. It means you have to take some time learning how to do it yourself.
The Internet is a great place to find landscaping design ideas to help you get started. Searching for terms such as “landscape designs” and “landscaping ideas” and “landscaping diy” will bring up a lot of good Web sites to visit for ideas and to learn the basics.
To learn which plants do well in your area, what plants need shade and what plants want sunshine, you can visit a local nursery. Usually workers at a nursery that only sells plants and gardening supplies will give you a lot more information than a garden center at a large department store.
At the nursery you can also find out which tools you need to make the job easier and more enjoyable. The right tool can make the difference between struggling for hours or getting the job done in minutes.
Some things to consider including in your landscaping would be: Garden fountain [2], rock gardens (which can be very attractive if done correctly), raised beds, a play area for children, an area for a vegetable garden, and a pond.
Landscaping Ideas
Some tips to help you get started would include the following: First, when making your landscaping plans keep in mind that you need to work with the current land formation. Any changes you make to the land must blend with the surroundings.
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Second, it is often nice to integrate a small water formation to the landscape. This acts to cool the surroundings, encourage plants to grow well, and to encourage animals to come and visit. Water adds natural beauty to any yard if done correctly.
Third, you may want to put up a man made structure like a gazebo or trellis to provide shade and shelter in case of rain. By considering the size, the overall design, and the building materials, any of these types of structures can fit well into the landscape design of your yard.
What Plants to Use in Your Landscaping Plans
Some things to keep in mind include these tips: Small areas need small plants that do not grow fast or grow big. If you put fast-growing plants in small areas they will restrict the growth of smaller plants and destroy the nice effect that you were hoping for.
Keep in mind, too, whether you want to spend a lot of time outdoors taking care of the yard. If you don’t mind spending a lot of time doing yard work you will choose different plants and trees than if you want to minimize the time needed for tending to your garden.
As you get started learning about landscaping ideas and designs, you will find that doing your own landscaping can be fun after you learn the basics. It can give you a great sense of achievement to turn an ugly plot of ground into a beautiful garden that you can be proud of.
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Discover many more landscaping ideas and tips at LandscapingTipsOnline.com [4] where we have only one goal: To help you transform your yard into a showcase.
15 Comments To "Landscaping Ideas For Doing It Yourself"
#1 Comment By Lily de Grey On 06/05/2015 @ 12:49 PM
Now that it’s summer, I’ve been thinking about doing some yard landscaping. I really like the look of water fountains, so maybe I’ll install one. Do you know of any plants that can handle sustained water exposure? It would be nice to surround the fountain with aquatic plants.
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#2 Comment By Jake White On 10/16/2015 @ 12:32 PM
I am currently studying landscape management at a university. I really appreciated this article, and I like the suggestion to integrate a small water formation to the landscape. This is often such a neat aspect of any landscape, and usually a lot easier to install than people realize, depending on the type you get. Thanks for sharing this post!
#3 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 10/19/2015 @ 2:08 PM
Thanks for the feedback, and good luck with your studies.
#4 Comment By Jenny Gygi On 11/24/2015 @ 6:08 PM
I loved your landscaping ideas, especially your idea about adding a fountain or water feature to the landscape. Apart from just looking pretty, it can make for a nice environment to relax in! My family and I are planning on doing some landscaping in our yard, and I think we’ll follow your advice and add a water feature to our yard. Great post, thanks for the tips!
#5 Comment By Avery Grey On 11/24/2015 @ 6:26 PM
My husband is going to be working on our landscaping in the spring and there are a lot of things that he wants to do himself like the sod. There are going to be a few things that we will have to have some different services come and help us out with but for the most part, the basics will be done by us. I am really excited to finally get my yard and start working on all of the other details that we want to incorporate into the landscape. We will be sure to keep these tips in mind, thanks for sharing!
#6 Comment By Dean On 11/30/2015 @ 1:38 PM
Excellent tips. We utilize many of these in our own business. If we can do them, then you can too. Take advantage of these suggestions. They can really make your yard look great!
#7 Comment By RD@Rural Landscaping On 01/06/2016 @ 3:10 AM
This is very helpful especially to people who are in experience in landscaping. I have been in the landscaping business I learned some useful stuff from your post. thanks for sharing it.
#8 Comment By Tobias Armstrong On 01/22/2016 @ 5:17 PM
Love the idea of having a water fountain in the yard. My wife and I have been thinking of ways to incorporate one for a while – we’ve wanted it to attract the animals to our yard, and so far it seems to be doing a great job. It’s working so well, actually, that we might even add a second one in the next little bit!
#9 Comment By Judy Wilson On 03/18/2016 @ 6:48 PM
I liked your tip to carefully think about the plants that I want to have grow in my yard. At first, I was considering using fast-growing plants in a few small areas in my garden, but I didn’t realize that they would restrict the growth of some of my other smaller plants. Maybe I should use slow-growing plants in those areas of my yard instead so that I can have a healthy garden. Thanks for the tips!
#10 Comment By emily bennette On 04/08/2016 @ 8:15 PM
I like that you pointed out that you need to choose the correct plants for your landscape. I never thought about how you should find local plants for your yard. A lot of the time you just think about pretty plants and not plants that will do well in your area.
#11 Comment By Kenneth Gladman On 05/03/2016 @ 7:08 PM
I like that you mentioned using small plants in small areas. I would do your research before planting a plant. In our old backyard I planted a bush and it ended up taking over the whole yard and needed to be removed.
#12 Comment By Justin Knox On 08/22/2016 @ 10:43 AM
My wife and I are wanting to do some basic landscaping in our yard, but we need more help like this. I like the idea of some things like a raised bed and a fountain. What landscaping supplies do we need to get to start?
#13 Comment By Ivy Baker On 04/13/2017 @ 9:06 PM
This is some really good information about landscaping. I loved your suggestion about using small plants for small areas. That does seem like a good thing to try. I don’t have a big backyard and I wouldn’t want to make it feel smaller with big plants.
#14 Comment By Ivy Baker On 07/31/2017 @ 9:37 PM
I liked that you pointed out that it would be a good idea to have an idea of what type of plants you want to use in your yard. My yard is really plain and it would be great to have a pretty yard. It does seem like I should know if I will need any equipment to get the yard I want.
#15 Comment By Charlotte On 03/25/2020 @ 9:52 AM
You keep me stop wondering about my DIY. I personally like planting trees to improve the curb appeal of your home. It also helps to shade and reduce the warmth around your house especially during summer. Great blog by the way and thanks for sharing these landscaping tips.