Planning for an Outdoor Wedding

If you bought a new home and do not like the landscaping, there are many things you can do to make it look better. This is the first thing people see when they visit you, so you want to be proud of the way everything looks. Keep reading for three tips on how you can do this.

Remove What You Don't Like

First, you need to remove everything that you do not like. There may be perennial flowers planted that you want to remove. If so, dig them up, making sure you get all the roots, or the flowers will grow back again. If the flowers are large, cut them to the ground first. If there are bushes and you want them removed, you may need to hire someone to do this for you if the bushes are large. 

Remove any hardscaping you do not like. This may include pathways, water fountains, and much more. When you are finished, you will have a clean slate to work with so you can make your landscaping your own.

Start With Flowers

Flowers are a big part of landscaping as they can provide color and make the area look beautiful. Consider adding a flower garden as you can do this on your own. First, determine the flowers you want to plant and their sun requirements. This way you will put the flower garden in the right area. When setting it up, use high-quality soil and add compost to the soil to give it nutrients. After you plant your flowers, water them well to help them get established. 

You can also place flowers in other areas, such as in front of your home, in beautiful containers to sit on your front porch, in window boxes on your front windows, and hanging baskets with cascading flowers on your front porch.

Use Water Features

Water features can transform your landscaping and the sounds of water are relaxing. You could use water fountains to achieve this. There are a variety to choose from. Some are smaller and can sit on a tabletop whereas there are much larger fountains that must be tied in with your plumbing systems. If you have a pond or a nearby lake, you can place water fountains near there to get the water.

If you do not have a pond on your property, hire someone to install one for you. Ponds can be landscaped themselves, making a big difference in your landscaping. If you install a pond, you can also install a waterfall. You can do this no matter how large your pond is, and it can add to the beauty. 

A landscaping contractor, like Jeff's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC, can design your landscaping for you if you do not want to do it yourself. They will have many suggestions and tips for you and be able to do all the work.