I lived in the same house from the time I was born until I was prepared to move away to college. When my parents felt dissatisfied with the size or condition of their house, they remodeled or added on instead of moving. Because of this, I also noticed our modest stretch of yard transform from a blank patch of grass to a beautifully landscaped space.

No matter how small or expansive your land is, you can dress it up and turn it into a veritable Eden with some imagination and a little professional assistance. Let me give you some suggestions to get you started.

One of the first things you will want to find out before you begin is whether or not you belong to a Home Owners’ Association that places restrictions on the type of landscape design you can implement around your home.

Some HOAs are incredibly strict and will even levy fines if you overstep their boundaries. If you aren’t sure, talk to someone on the board or take a look at your copy of the bylaws and ordinances.

Next, do an imaginative sketch depicting what you would like your yard to look like. It doesn’t have to be perfect–just give yourself a visual. Don’t only include the plants; think about other ornamentation you will want to add, such as fountains or paths.

If you aren’t exactly sure about what kind of shrubbery, trees, and flowers you can reasonably plant in your climate, then take a stroll around your neighborhood to find out what is blooming in your neighbors’ yards.

Visiting the garden department of the local hardware store can also be helpful, but remember that most employees are not experts, and the labels attached to the greenery are not always accurate.
My spouse and I purchased a pair of raspberry bushes at the end of March. Based on the label and the advice of an employee, it was safe to plant them that very day. Despite our good care, they did not survive very long. When we tried again in June, we had tremendous success. Our current raspberry bush has grown over a foot in six weeks!

If you are only planning on making a few simple changes, there is no harm in tackling the job yourself. Pulling a few weeds and creating your own flowerbed is straightforward enough. But for more major renovations, you should call in a professional. Share your sketch with them and let them catch your vision. With their help, the transformation will occur in no time!

Author Bio: Caruso Landscape Silagra Design is a full service Quincy landscaping and design company in southeast Massachusetts. They work with residential customers and commercial contractors to enhance property image, value, and usability. (http://www.carusolandscape.com)

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