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Use this 6-Step Home Remodeling "Quick Guide" to review the garden landscaping process. It assembles information you need and outlines it a step-by-step view.
Before you start any garden landscaping project, run some financial numbers to determine whether your project is a smart investment.
The numbers include the estimated costs, home value assessment, financing costs, and other related calculations.
Review cost-related issues to garden landscaping vs. buying a new home with a landscaping already in place.
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link to notes: analyze the numbers |
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estimate the cost of your project |
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get your home value |
Your 2nd step in garden landscaping is deciding what you would like to do and collecting ideas.
This includes reviewing -
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Step 3 is sketching your ideas on paper (or digitally) and developing the spec plan.
The spec plan determines what type of landscaping materials and design considerations that will be needed. It will also contain the product specifications for each landscaping element such as design, plantings, materials, other.
You will use the spec plan and landscaping design to bid the project out to a contractor.
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Step 4 is finding and negotiating the contract with a garden design contractor.
Give your landscaping ideas and specs to a contractor for review and bid analysis.
Use the local network (aligned with HomeAdvisor) to find the right contractor for your project.
Review guides for contractor selection and negotiation.
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Step 5 is arranging financing once you select the contractor and finalize the contract for your project.
Using the equity value in your home is one of the best financing option for garden landscaping and design. Start with a home equity line of credit or a bank equity program.
Other options may include cash-out refinancing, personal savings, and/or financing from home improvement contractors.
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Step 6 is where the project begins.
It starts with setting up the landscaping area, removing everything that needs to be replaced, installing planting, garden beds and walkways if needed, putting in the final touches, etc.
It also means working with the contractor, managing the project, and getting the landscaping inspected before releasing any funds.
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working with the contractor |
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managing the home remodeling project |
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about a home project inspections |
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find home inspector |
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The 2nd step in garden design is deciding what you would like to do. This includes reviewing garden design ideas, landscaping, garden pics and more.
Our collection of photo remodeling ideas for landscaping and yard n' garden.
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decks & patios |
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landscaping |
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outbuildings |
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your decor & lighting |
An excellent resource for landscaping trends is to view house plans from leading architects.
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house plans |
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more house plans |
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architectural styles |
some google images
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landscaping ideas |
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rock garden ideas |
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water feature ideas |
View our selected gallery for the yard n' garden area.
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gallery: let's go for a swim |
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gallery: deck - garden - pool furniture |
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gallery: decorating your garden |
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gallery: water features for your garden |
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gallery: garden structures |
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gallery: garden landscaping |
You can get garden landscaping ideas by shopping every area of your yard n' garden. Compare products among multiple merchants.
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shop LANDSCAPE DESIGN |
shop CONTAINERS |
shop GREEN LIVING |
shop GARDEN BEDS |
shop GARDEN PONDS |
shop YARD DECOR |
shop YARD LIGHTING |
links to amazon's bestsellers in yard n' garden
stuff: Landscape Design |
stuff: Containers |
stuff: Green Living |
stuff: Garden Beds |
stuff: Garden Ponds |
stuff: Yard Decor |
stuff: Yard Lighting |
Finally, view this indexed directory to product information from garden suppliers and retail operations.
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search: decks n' patios |
search: landscaping design |
search: building structures |
search: outside lighting |
search: sports plaza |
search: fountains-pools-ponds |
Your yard n' garden landscaping design will require planning and specs for landscape design, landscape decor, landscape lighting, and more...
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about developing your garden plan |
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search yard n' garden contractors |
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about spec planning |
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FREE: Spec Planning Sheet |
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FREE: Spec Budgeting Worksheet |
youtube: DYI landscaping ideas |
youtube: DYI easy no dig border |
youtube: DYI natural outdoor pathway |
youtube: DYI pond waterfall |
youtube: DYI backyard decorating ideas |
youtube: DYI rock garden |
Need help designing and laying out yard n' garden landscape? Use our pre-screened landscaping contractor search.
Landscaping Contractors |
Lawn & Tree Maintenance |
Decks & Fence | Pest Control Services |
Electrical Wiring | Painting & Staining |
Patios, Steps, & Walks | Pool & Water Features |
Spas & Hot Tubs | Swimming Pools |
View sample product pics of landscaping areas for your yard n' garden. We are speaking of landscaping design, garden beds, garden decor and more ...
Resource and manufacturer listing of landscaping products for each section of your yard n' garden.
What about financing? That is always the big question: how to pay for your landscaping without breaking the budget ...
step1: What Type of Financing |
step2: Running the Numbers |
step3: Getting Qualified |
step4: Becoming a Bank |
step5: Start Your Application for Financing |
FREE: Download Lender Shopping Sheet |
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about financing home remodeling |
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getting yourself qualified |
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check your credit |
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view the BANK EQUITY program |
FREE tools to help with home improvement decision and planning and arranging home improvement financing ...
Home Remodeling Tools |
Home Financing Tools |
Estimate Home Remodeling Costs |
Get Your Home Value |
Budget for Home Improvement |
Workbench Life |
You can make your home shine by having and well design landscaping plan. And while you are drafting the design, don't forget a backyard entertainment and sports area.
So let's begin with this step-by-step guide after you review the yard n' garden ideas and topics above. This step plan will help plan and manage the yard n' garden landscaping plan.