Do you own a house with a garden and plan to make it a pleasant and peaceful place, away from the noise of the city? The planning of a garden involves asking different questions and thinking carefully about the different elements that will make up the space: paths, plants, garden furniture, flowers, bodies of water, decoration. Nothing should be left behind by chance! Prepare well for the realization of your project for an outdoor space that looks like you!
Plants for an outdoor landscape full of greenery and colors
Plants, trees, flowers, lawn, bushes, grass the choice of plants must be done with care, according to your desires but also the time you have to devote to the maintenance of your exterior, the climate, the location of your house (city, countryside) and the nature of the soils. To ensure the sustainability of your plants, also think carefully about the watering system which must combine practicality and discretion. For maintenance, set up a schedule so you don’t miss a thing whether it’s grass, plants or flowers. For large tasks, in height, you can call in particular the services of a pruner for the pruning and the size of trees and hedges. If you are considering a vegetable garden, find out well in advance about the stages of implementation of such a project, then on the recommendations for maintenance and watering.
From the garden to your home: the garden path to arrange the space
To facilitate access to your interior or a walk in your garden, you can set up a garden path. Wood, gravel, slabs the materials are numerous. To choose, carefully compare the advantages and disadvantages of each of these materials, as well as the associated prices (euros). If the gravel is very easy to put in place, it is essential to provide a border to prevent the gravel from ending up on your lawn. While wood is aesthetic and relatively easy to install, it is less durable than other materials such as stone or concrete. Do not hesitate to call on a professional to establish the layout of the garden path, help you in your choice of material and ensure a quality achievement.
Lighting, curtains, furniture: Make way for decorating ideas!
So that your land becomes an enchanted place, you can bet on decorative elements such as lighting elements (LEDs, garlands …), curtains (especially around the terrace), or even garden furniture. Again, it all depends on the style you want to give to your exterior! These different small decorative elements can be used to organize the exterior and create spaces according to your desires.
Call on the advice of a garden professional for the creation of a successful landscaping
Calling on a garden expert guarantees you will benefit from personalized advice, adapted to your garden, and to see with him which style of arrangement suits you (landscaped garden, Japanese garden…). A landscaper will be able to advise you on the various possible arrangements depending on the available space, the shape of the garden, its exposure to the sun and the nature of the soil. He will also know how to make the various elements of your exterior work together: terrace, swimming pool, pergola, garden shed, body of water. At the same time, estimate the price of the various works and planned arrangements. Also add the price for the intervention of a aménagement jardin expert and ask for quotes to compare the prices (euros) and services offered.
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