Outdoor Space Planning Guide

Curb appeal is one of the first things that a homeowner will plan for when moving into a new home for the first time. And while landscaping is certainly a large priority, homeowners shouldn’t rush into things.

Planning for your outdoor space is an aspect of owning a home. At Pioneer Landscape Centers, we want to indulge your excitement by helping you plan the best outdoor space possible. Below is a quick guide that will give you some tips and tricks on the best planning, space management, and yard design ideas. As a premiere landscape supplier, we want to make sure that you start the outdoor space planning project of your dreams with the right concepts in mind and the perfect plan for executing your landscaping ideas.

1. LET YOUR BIG DREAMS TAKE YOU FAR

It’s okay to dream big. In fact, it’s encouraged. You can spend some time looking at your backyard, familiarizing yourself with its proportions and what makes it unique. Next, you’ll want to think about which landscaping materials you are going to use to decorate your yard with.

Some of the most heavily sought-after landscaping materials include:

• Grass (natural and artificial)
• Hardscaping elements (brick and stone)
• Mulch and soils
• Reclaimed wood and logs
• Fencing
• Plants, flowers, and vegetation

These are just some of the many materials you can think about when you start to turn your dream into a reality. Gathering some resources online can also help you to materialize and visualize the ideas that you’re dreaming of.

2. GET A HOLD OF YOUR DESIGN PREFERENCES

There are countless ways to design an outdoor space. Whether you’re getting excited about your front yard or your backyard, you can find an aesthetic that pleases you most and run with it. The biggest mistake that homeowners make is beginning a landscaping project without an ideal style in mind. This can cause the yard to become an assortment of randomly placed items, decor, and plants with no real sense of aesthetic direction.

Think about the style of your home as well. Are you seeing an overall modern or contemporary look? Or perhaps your home better exemplifies a country living style? Make sure your yard reflects that with the right kind of decor and accents to make it functional yet stylish.

3. MANAGE YOUR SPACE BY COMPARTMENTALIZING

A terrific way to manage your large outdoor space is to compartmentalize your design ideas. For example, if you know that you would like to build a pool, have a garden, and still leave space for a play area, you can exact your ideas by drawing it all out on paper. Make circles to separate the different areas or rooms of your garden so that you can start to see your plans come into the visual sphere.

It is important to be realistic when it comes to creating a master plan to help you manage and design your space to the best of your needs. By working with your preferred landscaping professional, you can start to see the different areas of your yard come to life. Whether you bring everything to life at once or in more realistic segments over time with a financing plan, you will see the fruits of your effort laid out before your eyes.

WRITE YOUR MASTER PLAN BEFORE YOU BEGIN!

Brainstorming, idealizing, compartmentalizing, and designing - these are all essential elements that can help you make your landscaping dreams a reality. Remember that while it’s encouraged to dream big, you shouldn’t do so in a way that makes you feel overwhelmed. Take realistic steps by dividing your yard into segments which can help you better see what parts of the yard will serve what purpose.

Draw out your ideas and make sure they correspond with the specific stylistic elements you’re looking to incorporate. When you’re ready for the next step, our professionals at Pioneer Landscape Centers will be happy to help. You can contact us online or give us a call at (866) 525-4079 whenever you are ready to get started. We look forward to helping you build upon your landscaping dreams for the ultimate curb appeal!