The Art Of Simplicity
Have you ever heard the term, “Less is More”? When it comes to landscaping, you don’t have to be extravagant or extreme to pull off a beautiful backyard. You can truly achieve more for less with a few simple landscaping ideas.
If you are low on budget, or you are running out of space in your yard to design a beautiful garden, there are several things you can do to afford the landscaping vision of your dreams. At Pioneer Landscaping Centers, we want you to feel that anything is possible, regardless of materials or finances available. Take advantage of these low-cost, simple landscaping ideas to spruce up your yard space! We’ll also show you how to easily mix available materials and divide spaces within your yard to achieve a deep and diverse home decoration.
IT’S OKAY TO REPEAT YOURSELF
When you don’t have a lot of space to start out with, it may not be the best idea to simply plant one of everything. That can end up making your yard look like a mismatched jumble of chaos, which may not be easy on the eyes. Instead, pick two or three of your favorite plants, colors, or shapes to stick with the overall theme of your garden. By repeating your favorite shapes and patterns, you can achieve a pleasant, yet full look.
USE CONTRASTING COLORS
You may not have a huge backyard space, but you can make it a bold one. By making big, sweeping contrasts, you will certainly give your guests something to look at. They will forget that they are in a small yard, as the amount of contrasts in depth and color give the appearance of a lush, sprawling forest. Gold and purple are two popular contrasting colors that will make your garden look royal.
You can contrast different shapes and plant styles, too. Try combining pansies with thick-leaved plants. You can represent almost as much diversity as you would find in a rain forest, or in a fertile spring valley. By putting contrasting pieces together, you can make them more effective than if they were used separately.
GEOMETRY IS YOUR FRIEND
Don’t be intimidated by the thought of using bold, angular shapes when decorating your garden. You can use geometric shapes to cleanly divide the different spaces of your outside area. It might be best to draw down some lines and rectangles in the planning stage, to figure out how to separate the different pieces of your garden.
Using geometric shapes, such as closing trees off in a circle or creating a brick rectangle around your grass, can create drama and a bold appearance. This is a terrific way to get a lot out of a little bit of space. Use materials such as brick, gravel, pebbles, or river rocks to provide a natural contrast to the bold look of your geometric shapes.
MIX YOUR AVAILABLE MATERIALS
You may not have a lot to work with. You may not be able to afford all the materials in the store. But that’s okay! You can easily mix the materials you do have to create unique, colorful, and beautiful landscape designs.
Any of your non-plant materials can be mixed together in a single space. For example, you can make a tiled path out of flagstone, which is bordered by gravel and natural stones. This will entice your guests to explore the different areas of your backyard. The steps can lead to a third material, sand, upon which a bird bath or maybe even a children’s play area is placed.
Although each material is different, by combining them into a greater piece, you are unifying the different shapes, colors, and sizes together. This will help contribute to the centric theme of your yard, making your landscaping project a beautiful one.
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING SOLUTIONS
At Pioneer Landscaping Centers, we are dedicated to helping you achieve a full and beautiful backyard, whether you have mastered simple landscaping ideas or you’ve decided to take it to the next level. Your landscaping dreams can certainly be accomplished, even with limited resources and finances. Our experts are passionate about finding the best and most creative ways to spice up your yard. Interested in learning more? Feel free to visit our website to see our wide range of product collections. You can also give us a call at (855) 329-1400 to schedule an appointment. We look forward to working with you!