4 Ways to Enhance Your Landscaping
When many people think of landscaping, they picture lush green lawns, carefully placed plants and flowers, and perhaps a small pond or waterfall. While this is certainly one aspect of landscaping, there are many ways to enhance your exterior spaces.
Whether your style is more structured and formal or you prefer a more natural, "loose" garden look, here are four trending and exciting ways to enhance your landscaping and create a space that suits you.
1. Bring more hygge to your home.
The Danish concept of hygge (pronounced “hyoo-ga”) is about creating a nice, comfortable atmosphere. And what better place to do that than in your backyard?
There are many ways to bring hygge to your landscaping – one of these ways is installing outdoor lighting to make your property shine. You can use string lights, solar-powered lanterns, or tea lights to create a warm and inviting glow in the evening.
Installing outdoor lighting — including string lights, solar-powered lanterns, and tea lights — will make your property shine.
Another way to achieve hygge in your exterior landscaping is by adding flexible seating to make your space more inviting in a practical sense, too – for yourself, your family, and anyone you plan to host. The concept of hygge isn't only meant to apply to ourselves or physical spaces, but how we spend our time and who we spend it with.
Gone are the days of outdoor furniture that feels stiff in more ways than one. Now, it's all about comfort and flexibility. Look for furniture that can be easily moved or rearranged to suit your needs – and even the seasons.
2. Make your exterior landscaping a haven for wildlife.
One of the best things about being outdoors is enjoying all the sights and sounds of nature. You can encourage wildlife to visit your yard by providing food, water, and shelter.
A water feature is an excellent way to attract wildlife, as many creatures rely on water for survival. Consider a simple bird bath if you don't want a pond or fountain in your yard. Installing a bird feeder or two and ensuring they stay filled with fresh seed will give these critters another reason to stick around.
You can also make your landscaping more inviting for wildlife by planting sheltering shrubs and fruiting trees. These provide safety from predators and a source of food. And, of course, adding native flowers and grasses to your landscaping will nourish wildlife and entice pollinators like bees and butterflies.
3. Use colorful flowers and plants to brighten up your yard.
Flowers and plants add both beauty and function to our landscaping. Not only do they fill in empty spaces and soften hardscape features like patios and walkways, but they can also brighten up any outdoor space with their vibrant colors.
Flowers and plants add both beauty and function to our landscaping.
These days, landscaping that incorporates bold colors is appreciated for the positive energy they add to your outdoor space. Use annuals and perennials to add pops of color that change with the seasons. Think tones of deep purple, orange, magenta, and red, which can be found in plants and flowers like impatiens, geraniums, salvia, and petunias.
Using vibrant colors to brighten your exterior space can also give you the feeling of a relaxing getaway in the comfort of your own backyard. Enhancing your landscaping with a tropical twist is one way homeowners have found some extra cheer over the past two years.
So why not add some tropical flair to your yard by incorporating palms, hibiscus, and other plants that make your home feel like the perfect staycation? These colorful blooms will boost the interest and contrast of your landscaping and your mood.
4. Install a landscape border.
Landscape borders are a great way to define different areas in your yard and add some visual interest. They can be created from various materials, including stone, pavers, brick, or even metal.
Landscape borders can serve multiple purposes, such as creating separation between your lawn and walkways or flower and garden beds. In addition, they can help to control erosion and prevent weeds from spreading.
Landscape borders are a great way to define different areas in your yard, add visual interest, control erosion, and prevent weeds from spreading.
If your home borders open space and you don't have to worry about keeping pets in or deer out, consider creating a seamless transition from your yard or garden to the wild space beyond. Get this softened boundary look by using native plants that are common in your area.
