Summary Outline:<\/strong> Regardless what the landscape should be, it all starts with a plan and spec sheet on how you want the landscape to look. If you purchased an older home, the landscape may be already established with only a few changes that need to made. If you purchased a new constructed home, the landscape may be completely open to how is should be designed. And if you live in an existing home, maybe it’s time for new look and function.<\/p>\n So if you are looking to establish or change up the current landscape, let’s begin with these key steps for planning and designing your back, front and side yard landscaping.<\/p>\n Quik scroll to first topic about landscaping planning and design …<\/p>\n first “landscape planning and design” idea<\/p>\n copyright image by 123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n You will need a measuring tape, a pencil, paper, and a compass. If you want to be more precise, you can also use a laser level or a GPS unit.<\/li>\n Start by measuring the length and width of your property. You can then use these measurements to create a scale drawing of your property on a piece of paper or by using an app or software.<\/li>\n Once you have a scale drawing of your property, use a pencil to mark the location of any permanent features, such as your house, driveway, walkways, and patios.<\/li>\n Once you have marked the location of the permanent features, you can start adding in the details, such as the location of trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants.<\/li>\n After you have finished mapping out your landscape, be sure to label your map so that you can easily find your way around. You can also add in any notes that you may have about your landscaping plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Quik scroll to topic side notes about mapping …<\/p>\n You can find varying apps and software where you can map out preciously the area, ideas, and wants for your landscape. This mapping will be critical for DIY or if you hire landscape contractors. They can use the map as a guideline for pricing out the project based on the budget you have.<\/p>\n If you are not comfortable measuring your property yourself, you can hire a landscaper or surveyor to do it for you. One key thing about mapping is to make sure to scale everything to the correct size so that the landscaping specs can be planned correctly.<\/p>\n copyright image by 123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n view post: (new win)<\/span> \n <\/a><\/p>\n
One of the reasons to purchase a single-family home is to have a landscape that belongs to you for personal use and privacy. This may include a backyard entertainment center with a cooking grill and firepit to enjoy an evening with friends. Or you may be looking for a verdant, sensory garden with flowers, water features and a place to sit and relax.<\/p>\n\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nStep 1:<\/span>Start By Mapping Out Your Current Landscape<\/h2>\n
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1: Gather Mapping Materials:<\/h4>\n
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3: Mark The Location of Permanent Features:<\/h4>\n
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7 Rules to Follow When Doing DIY Landscaping<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nAbout Landscape Mapping<\/h6>\n