Outdoor spaces can be transformed from professional landscape installations. This can convert your landscape into a functional and elegant environment and your curb appeal will also be enhanced.
You need to choose a landscape designer
That offers services such as planning, site preparation, garden excavation, ongoing maintenance etc. so that a stunning outdoor landscape can be created at the end. Once you have chosen the company or the designer that you want to proceed with, there will be an initial consultation where you can discuss your vision, budget and preferences along with the site conditions. The existing landscape will be assessed by the designer and they will take measurements and other details through a sit analysis so that the opportunities and challenges of the site can be understood. They will develop a preliminary landscape design based on this information and incorporate irrigation systems, planting, lighting, hardscapes and drainage solutions. With feedback from the client and collaboration with designers, the initial design stage will move into detailed planning and preparation. This is where the designers will create detailed blueprints specifying the materials used, layout, plant selections and other construction details.
To prepare the site, existing vegetation is cleared and the terrain is graded.
This will be the stage when irrigation systems are installed and there will also be adjustments to the soil made so that the growing condition for plants can be optimised. It is important to have proper site preparation and planning so that the landscape installation can last for a long time. With the finalisation of the design plans, materials will be selected and procured for the installation. Some of the hardscape elements selected are pavers, bricks, stones and timber for retaining walls, pathways, patios etc. And plant materials such as perennials, trees, shrubs and groundcover vegetation will be selected based on soil conditions, climate suitability, exposure to sun and aesthetic preferences. It is important to select quality materials from reputed supplies so that a durable and aesthetically pleasing landscape can be created.
The design vision will be brought to life
By experienced landscape designers, contractors and skilled labourers. They will excavate and grade the site as needed and install the irrigation and drainage systems. The hardscape features will be constructed leading the way to plant vegetation and then the addition of finishing touches such as decorative elements, edging and mulch. Sustainable practices will also be incorporated into the design such as the use of water efficient irrigation systems, permeable paving materials, native plantings, rainwater harvesting etc. All of these methods can be used to minimise the impact of the installation on the environment and it can contribute to the conservation of natural resources. The landscape designers will also look into how sustainable landscaping can reduce maintenance requirements and improve the biodiversity of the landscape. At the final stage, there will be some adjustments that will be made to ensure that everything is working properly and meets the expectations of the client. There may be some adjustments to the layout done along with adjusting the schedules for irritation, pruning plants and shaping them.
