Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Front Of House And Backyard Landscape Techniques

By Adah Determan


Landscaping ideas for front of house start with colour consideration. A limited colour scheme must be chosen if the house is neutral in colour. This is for the purpose of adding visual appeal.

For beige, grey and white houses, rich purple plants are great choices with a beautiful accent provided by the colour yellow. Red flowers with splashes of white blooms or silver foliage can be selected for a bolder presentation.

You can add contemporary tiers to your myriad backyard landscape ideas. A sense of peace, excitement and interest are what terraced tiers can evoke in an urban backyard.

The placement of a modern bench in a corner makes an ideal place to pause and take in the space. The addition of a mirrored wall can add spice to this reflective section of a backyard.

Backyard landscaping can not only enhance the appeal of your home, but it can also increase the value of your home. Additionally, landscaping is a great form of exercise. Well thought out backyard landscaping can even help reduce your energy costs. Creating a windbreak with trees can keep your house warmer in the winter. And planting trees close to the house can provide cooling shade in the summer.

As to backyard landscape ideas, subtle terracing can be one of them. Terraces up the excitement level of a backyard as it benefits from the subtle use of various textures. Add a dramatic wall for a feeling of enclosure and privacy and you also have a fine solution to neighbours who may be close.




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