Unique Landscaping Ideas for Spring

Spring has sprung! The cool, sunny days are the perfect time to think about doing a spring cleanup of your yard. Whether you need to weed the front lawn or redesign a new patio landscape, consider various ways to highlight your curb appeal and showcase the unique features of your home. 

 

A beautiful landscape design includes colorful flowers and a visually appealing natural oasis that is both inviting to guests and draws curb appeal. Depending on the amount of work that needs doing, think about hiring a landscaping company or architect to help you with creating a relaxing, enjoyable outdoor space. 

 

When you first tackle your landscaping project, write a list of features unique to your home that you would like to highlight. Perhaps you want to create a relaxing backyard oasis for family and friends by installing water features like a koi pond or a small pool. Maybe you want to design a secluded space to get away from nosy neighbors with privacy trees or hedges. 

 

Establishing Curb Appeal: The Front Yard

If you plan on designing and installing a new landscape for both the front and back yards, consider starting with the front yard. The front of your home should have beautiful curb appeal so that your lawn (and porch) is attractive to neighbors. Here are some unique and creative landscaping ideas to improve your curb appeal: 

 

Spruce Up Your Pathway 

The stairs that lead up to your front door? Consider adding potted flowers on both sides of each step. Not only will the flowers help you create a colorful pathway that leads up to your front door, but they will also add color and improve the front facade. Your guests will be in awe of the textures and colors that spruce up their path. When choosing flowers, be sure to select blooms that make an impact, like tall, elongated pieces or those with lots of texture.

 

Create a Line of Hedges 

Design a visually appealing entryway to your home by planting flowers for a floral border or shrubs to create hedges. Use flowers and shrubs to draw lines that separate your home from the driveway and sidewalk pavement. Through symmetrical plants and trees, you can boost the appearance of the exterior of your home. Straight lines present a clean-cut frame and will help attract the look of your neighbors. 

 

Cozy Your Front Porch

Through a bistro table and set of chairs, you can instantly create a relaxing Sunday morning atmosphere on your front porch. Whether you plan on utilizing your front porch or leaving the space for visual appeal, including a cute bistro table and chair combination set with an outdoor rug presents an area that is both charming and inviting. 

 

Making a Fun Hosting Space: The Backyard 

The back of your home should have a landscape design that will be fun, relaxing, and entertaining. Think about the purpose of your backyard: do you want to plan to host a lot of family and friends for dinner parties? Would your kids enjoy a space to run around and play? There are endless ideas for creating a unique backyard space: 

 

Implement a Fire Pit

Cozy up around a warm fire pit during the long summer nights by adding a couple of beach chairs around a simple fire pit design. You can also add some yard lights around the pit and perhaps include some low-maintenance plants. Not only should your fire pit be in an area perfect for lounging in your backyard, but it should also have plenty of space for snacking on deliciously sweet s’mores. 

 

Build a Treehouse or Shed 

A whimsical and fun treehouse can bring such a joyful and fun element into play in your backyard! If you have a backyard with many trees or a large, sturdy branch, consider building a personal escape through a small treehouse and tree climbing apparatus. Alongside the treehouse, think about introducing a garden shed or little playhouse. 

 

Add a Garden Arbor or Trellis

If you love gardening and want to build the perfect urban escape, try designing a fun arbor or trellis. These ethereal elements will create a whimsical feel and can elevate any garden pathway. Consider climbing vine plants to decorate your arbor or trellis for an elevated, versatile look that will spruce up any space. 

 

Not a DIYer? Leave it to the professionals! 

Landscaping in Nevada, due to the weather and environment, can be a rather tricky task. For those who are new to the area or have yet to explore the state, it may be hard to determine which flowers and plants are best for the area. If you plan to DIY your landscaping project, then consider researching the area’s native plants, flowers, and shrubs. Take a trip to the local nursery and see what unique elements you can add to your garden that will also fit in well with the Nevada environment. 

 

Should you consider a landscaping contractor for your project, think about budget and design. What are your top priorities when it comes to improving your landscape? How much can you afford in your budget? If you are unsure how you can design a unique yet attractive yard, then a landscape architect may be the right choice. 

 

Whether you are looking to improve a residential or commercial landscape, consider landscaping services for a part of your project. Perhaps you can hire a contractor to mow your lawn weekly. Maybe you want someone to come out annually for a spring cleanup of your yard through weeding, mulching, and raking leaves. 

 

However you decide to go about landscaping, DRC Landscaping is proud to serve as your go-to landscaping professionals in the Reno-Sparks area. Contact us today to set up a design consultation so you can take a step toward your dream landscape.