How To Build a Landscape You Will Love
If a fabulous landscaped property is your dream, but not your reality, then take these steps to build a landscape you’ll love.
First, bring in the professionals. A professional landscaper will have the education and experience to work with you in creating a backyard oasis to make the neighbours jealous.
Beautiful Decks and Patios in Kelowna
Just like the couch in your living room, much of your landscaping will be designed around the biggest element of the space. In this case, that design element is any deck or patio that our space includes. If you do not have a deck or patio, but wish to have one in your backyard oasis, a great landscaper can build you one, or put you in touch with a professional company who can.
When determining what design of deck or patio will fit your space, also consider any walkways. When building a landscape, you will want your space to flow and considering where their walkways will be and how they will flow, is essential. Also, these pathways will create natural areas within the larger space, lending to smaller landscaping areas creating that one large landscaping area. A landscaper will also be able to lay out all the options for pathways that might include interlocking brick and stamped concrete to name a few.
Sometimes, while trying to plan out a great design space, a bad foundation can get in the way. If drainage is poor because of grading, your dream of a beautiful backyard space might be put on the rails. Retaining walls and a little grading will go along way in preparing your space for greater things.
Adding Water Features to your Backyard
A pool isn’t part of everyone’s backyard oasis, but that doesn’t mean water can’t play a great part in the design of your space. Ponds, streams and fountains, all add serenity and a feel to your design space that can’t be replicated.
Boulders and rock gardens add and fill a space, giving it an earthy feel and can play a big part in hiding or filling awkward spaces within a design. Stonework can define a space, separate a space and can even provide seating. Some rocks are even used as diving boards.
Planting the Right Trees and Plants for your Backyard
Adding colour to anything will bring it to life. Plant life will no doubt be the belle of the ball for your outdoor space and will play a significant role in the design. A professional landscaper will be able to introduce you to a plethora of plant life to suit your design, your budget, and your lifestyle.
The icing on the cake for any outdoor design is lighting. Once all other elements are in place for your design, your landscaper will be able to best place lighting in your outdoor space, giving it the beauty it deserves, even in the evening.
OCI Landscaping , can help you bring your backyard oasis to life. From hardscaping to decks and patios, we are ready to serve you in the Kelowna area.
Contributed by: OCI Landscaping