If you want the best ideas for landscaping, contact the experts at J&S Landscape. Serving the Boulder and Longmont areas, we’ll transform your landscape into a tranquil oasis using curved lines, both native and potted plants, lighting, seating areas, water features, as well as xeriscaping with crushed stone and other environmentally friendly materials.
Let’s take a closer look at each of these elements for your landscape design.
Curved Lines
Installing curves to your landscape edging is a great way to add visual appeal and character. You can use curved edging around your house, along your driveway, around flower beds, or other eye-catching locations. It feels natural and organic while creating fantastic flow.
Use Native Plants
Using plants that are native to Colorado will increase your landscape’s ability to thrive in our cold winters and hot summers. Additionally, native plants are an excellent way to make the best use of our natural resources. Such plants require less upkeep throughout the year.
Add Potted Plants
Potted plants are an easy way to add color and interest to your yard, front porch and to dress up a deck. They’re low maintenance with the added benefit of being mobile, as well as versatile. Potted plants also allow you to change the colors in your landscaping easily.
Light Your Walkways and Focal Points
Your attractive landscape can even look good at night. Lighting your walkways is not only a practical addition to your yard but will add to its attractiveness. Place them in interesting ways to make your lighting unique instead of following straight lines and regular intervals.
Think about Scents
A lot of people focus on making their landscapes look appealing, but one of the best ideas for landscaping is giving attention to scent. Lavender is has a relaxing and pleasant aroma. This scent, in particular, is a natural bug repellent and may help to keep troublesome pests away. Other charmingly scented flowers include roses, jasmine and butterfly bushes.
Seating is a Nice Touch
While installing a new deck can provide plenty of areas to dine, lounge or hang out, consider adding seating out in the yard. Benches and chairs are a great way to provide a cozy spot for an outdoor escape. We can also build seating around a firepit or fireplace.
Water Features
A water feature can provide a great area of interest in your yard. You can choose something small and self-contained or you can add a larger water element. Whatever you choose, try to find something that looks like it belongs in its surrounding. You could consider using natural stone to build it up or use materials that are complementary to those on your house.
Add Crushed Stone
Crushed stone can be a great way to implement xeriscaping in your landscape. Additionally, it can be a great addition to some areas because you don’t have to replace it on a regular basis like you need to do with other materials such as mulch.
What are the best ideas for landscaping? Contact us here at J & S Landscape, serving the Boulder and Longmont areas. We can help you choose landscaping features and materials that will help your landscaping standout and provide you with years of enjoyment.