Plan and Design the New Landscape
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Front landscape renovation.
What happens here
Begin by thoroughly assessing the existing front yard landscape. Note down all current elements, including plant types, the flagstone walkway, and bedline shapes. Document the 'before' state with photos and notes. Research different landscaping styles, plant species suitable for your local climate, and hardscaping materials. Create a detailed design plan for the new landscape. This plan should include the layout for the formal walkway, the redesigned bedlines, specific plant selections, the placement of the sphere water feature, and strategic positions for fake boulders to conceal utilities. Also, map out the installation of outdoor lighting to highlight key features and provide nighttime ambiance.
Goal: Create a comprehensive and detailed plan for the front yard landscape renovation.
Tools and materials
- Camera — Documenting the 'before' state of the yard
- Eraser — Correcting design sketches
- Graph Paper — Sketching design ideas and layouts
- Landscape Design Software — Creating professional and detailed visual representations of the design
- Measuring Tape — Taking accurate measurements of the yard and existing features
- Notebook — Jotting down ideas, research, and plant lists
- Pencil — Drawing and making notes on the design plan
- Plant Identification Guide/App — Researching suitable plants for the local climate and design