There are so many aspects to great landscape design, but in this post, we’re going to tackle a topic that sometimes gets overlooked. If you’re contemplating changes to your entire landscape in the Deer Park and Port Washington, NY, areas, you may want to spend some time considering how the transition between your front yard and backyard can appear seamless. Just as you want your outdoor living spaces to complement your home’s aesthetic, you’ll want to make sure your front and back outdoor spaces complement each other, too.
1. Consider the Different Purposes of Each Yard
Your front and back yards serve very different purposes. Your front yard is typically the entry point to your home. It’s where you likely have your driveway, perhaps a retaining wall, maybe pavers that provide a walkway to your home. It’s where you and your family come and go … and where friends and guests feel welcomed. All of those things plus your lawn, any plantings, as well as trees create inviting, welcoming visual appeal.
Your backyard is where you and your family are able to unwind, hang out, play games, or simply relax. It’s also where you may entertain, either with a casual cook-out or barbeque or perhaps something a little more formal like an outdoor dinner party. The challenge is how best to accentuate the individual purposes of these two separate outdoor areas but in a way that is complementary and part of an overall landscape design scheme.
2. Choose Plants Wisely
As you and your landscape contractor think through design elements for both yards, you’ll want to spend time on plantings. Choosing the right plants for your yard can be tricky, but choosing wisely will ensure that your garden stays attractive throughout the years. Your contractor may start with a plant inventory for each yard to identify the plants that grow well in the front and plants that grow well in the back. There will be consideration of soil conditions, sunlight exposure, water requirements, and fertilizer needs. Once the best plants for each yard have been identified, you may also want to factor in upkeep and maintenance. The amount of time you want to invest working in your yard is a matter of personal preference and depends on your availability and interest.
3. Don’t Forget the Side Yard!
As you think about the transition between the main areas of your landscape, you’ll also want to consider your side yard. Depending on the configuration of your property, your side yard or yards may not be a huge factor. Regardless, you’ll want to make sure your plantings and perhaps fencing or pavers blend in nicely with your overall landscape scheme. Think of your side yard as the area bridging both spaces.
A good contractor will work with you on all of these aspects but having read this post, you’re now in a position to include landscape transition in your conversations. You can pursue a design that is both holistic and that aligns aesthetically, not only with your home, but across your landscape as well.
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