Expert Landscape Architects and Designers in Kamloops, BC

With so many homes being built in our region along with it comes first time gardeners. Keeping this in mind I thought I would write a bit about new landscaping and where to start. General rule of thumb you start with foundation landscaping, beginning with the front door, then the back door, then radiating outward. What is foundation landscaping? It is what frames and anchors the home to the site. This first step in landscaping is one of the most important steps you will do. If done correctly it will not only be pleasing to the eye it will add value to your home. If done incorrectly it could take away value and could also become a maintenance/ re-landscaping issue in the future. There are several factors to think about before starting any foundation planting. It is important to take into consideration the style of the house, the size of the house, the overall size of the property, the genius of the site (natural flow and environment) and the ease of maintenance. Taking all of the above into consideration will ensure that the landscape investment you make will bring you satisfaction for years to come. When designing a new landscape or even when redoing an older landscape it is important to understand how plants grow and how much space they will require at maturity. Plants need there space to grow healthy and to do what they are designed to do, without the need to control them to fit the space.