Are you ready to make the most of your outdoor living space this summer? Summer brings holidays that beg to be celebrated outside with pool parties, barbecues, firework shows, and more. Is your outdoor living space prepped and ready to entertain? Hometown Landscape is here with tips.
Six Steps to Creating the Perfect Landscape Designs for Summer
Whether you’re starting from scratch or just sprucing up your existing outdoor living space, we’ve got tips on how to create the perfect entertaining space to enjoy the summer holidays!
Step #1: Purge your existing outdoor living space. You’ll want to take a good, long look at what’s going on in your backyard. Look for rotting or broken furniture and accessories, dead plants and trees, and anything that you think doesn’t serve you or your family anymore. Purging may seem stressful, but it’s a great way to weed out things you don’t use or need in order to make space for new things.
Step #2: Consider your landscape designs. If your backyard is just grass, plants, and trees, adding a hardscape can really take things to the next level, especially if you’re going to be throwing parties. You could add a deck, a patio, or even just walkways leading to seating areas in your yard to make it perfect for summer entertaining. A summer kitchen or grilling area can also boost your parties to the next level. There are lots of options, even if your outdoor space is small, so be sure to entertain all of them before settling on your new hardscape!
Step #3: Take stock of your trees, plants, and shrubs. What do your current landscape designs look like? Do you love all of the choices you made when you initially added landscaping to the yard? If not, assess what you might want to change or add. Flowers add color and scent to your landscape designs, while trees can provide extra shade for entertaining. Be sure that your greenery fits with your new design ideas and any hardscaping you currently have (or plan to add).
Step #4: Think about water features. A pool is one of the most obvious landscape designs that people want for summer, and it can definitely take your entertaining up a notch. However, adding other waterscapes like ponds, fountains, and waterfalls can create a beautiful soundscape and help keep your outdoor living space cooler.
Step #5: Clean up your space before adding anything new. Before you add anything new to your landscape designs, clean and tidy what you have. This means pruning and trimming your trees and landscaping, adding fresh mulch, and fertilizer, and pulling weeds from beds. You should also consider pressure-washing and sealing your hardscapes (and staining them if they’re wood), as well as fixing any damaged spots. Finally, clean, paint, and fix any furniture that’s in need of some TLC before you start shopping for new additions.
Step #6: Create your new landscape designs. If you’re going to be installing a new hardscape like a deck or patio, be sure to consult with an expert in regards to design, permitting, installation, and care. When shopping for new plants and trees, be sure that they’ll thrive in your outdoor living space – take into account things like space, sunlight, and watering. And when you start pricing new patio or deck furniture, we recommend looking for durable and functional pieces that have classic style for seasons to come.
Let Us Help You Perfect Your Summer Landscape Designs
Need help choosing a hardscape for your backyard? Maybe you want some assistance choosing the right trees, plants, and shrubs to spruce up your space. Let Hometown Landscape help you take your backyard to the next level just in time for summer parties – contact us today!