1) Planning only the “first impression” : Front yards give curb appeal; back yards give personal enjoyment. Plan for both.
2) No natural shapes: The architectural features of the property will have plenty of hard edges and 90 degree angles. Create a relaxing, naturally shaped landscape with undulating curves.
3) Forgetting basic design principles and elements: Without a cohesive plan, even lovely plants create hodge-podge.
4) Putting King Henry in front of the log cabin: Plan your landscape to compliment the style of your home, and your style of living.
5) Not discussing what is important in the landscape to each family member: The family does live there; create an enjoyable yard for everyone.
6) Not admitting the time you have to care for it: There are low maintenance landscapes, or elements that can be very attractive if you don’t have time for heavy upkeep.
7) Not reading the mature size, water needs, and soil needs of a plant: No one needs a King Kong monster towering over the garden in a few years; plan for proportion of the mature sizes with other yard elements. Also, compare the plant ‘s water and soil needs with those of your yard. You want healthy plants once you’ve invested in them.
8) Omitting exterior lighting: Install entry lighting, task lighting, and accent lighting for a well-balanced, pleasing look in the evening.
9) Planting skimpy, small plants to save money: Plant cost effectively by staging the project over a few years if necessary. Purchase the trees & shrubs in the early stages, using a big enough sized plant to enjoy in a year or two.
And remember–if your surroundings don’t fit “you” like a favorite shoe, you need a little redesign! –Sharon Breay, Does the Shoe….FIT? design programs & workshops
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Thank you Nikon Camera Bag. How about telling us about your landscaping? We all learn from each other.–Sharon
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Thank you; I welcome the link.–Sharon Breay, Breay Design
Hi Newport! I’ll be writing several articles on Landscaping and Gardening this summer, as well as interior design. I am a licensed
designer, posting on the 15th and 30th of each month. Welcome aboard!
Athens Hotels–you are so kind to write! Thank you! Our blog is to bring pertinent, useful information to homeowners that
can easily be understood and considered. Thanks for the compliment; hope you’ll be looking us up every 15th and 30th of each
month.
Thank for your kind words!
Thank you Convey. Interior and exterior design is my profession, and I’m kept pretty busy with it to give me lots of ideas to share
with others interested in such topics.
Dear Luther–Thank you for the compliment. I am a professional interior and landscape designer. My facts come mainly from true client experiences,
from my educational background at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and the American Society of Interior Designers.
If I am posting date or statistics from another source, I will always acknowledge it. –Sharon
Well, thank you! I post articles on the 15th and 30th of each month on interior design and landscape design. I also
put out an e-zine (newsletter) to those requesting to be put on the mailing list by e-mailing me at sbreay@breaydesign.com and
asking. –Sharon
Thank you, Papillion! Single moms often aren’t wealthy. Hopefully, my posts help them
to understand that REAL design has nothing to do with budget–it’s totally about knowing
how to use space arrangement, psychology, color, etc.–Sharon
This is very interesting! –Sharon
I am glad you enjoyed reading it, Hampshire. I am a professional interior and landscape designer
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Meratol, I certainly do appreciate your kind comment. I post on interior and landscaping design and issues every
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Thank you, Copenhagen! And good luck with your own new blog!–Sharon
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