From Scenery to Seating: Landscaping Features With A Purpose
A strong landscape design should not only be beautiful, but it should also be highly practical for the lifestyle you want. Since your outdoor area is an extension of your indoor living space, the features of the area should be as versatile as possible. By choosing multi-purpose landscape features, you can truly get the most out of your yard! These common landscape attributes offer so much more than meets the eye.
Shrubbery is excellent for filling sparse areas of your landscape with lush foliage, while also adding privacy to the space. One of the best things about shrubs is that there is huge variety to choose from and they can work with all different types of landscaping, making them a vital component to consider when designing your landscape.
Great lighting can completely transform the ambience of a landscape, especially after dark. Not only do lights make it easy to transition your patio from day to night, they’re also great for highlighting your yard’s best features once the sun has gone down. Outdoor lighting is also an important safety feature to consider when hosting any outdoor get together.
Retaining walls offer unique benefits that can improve your home and property by directing water away from structures and towards lower-lying areas. This can help deter soil erosion, flooding, and the damage that can come with it. While retaining walls typically protect your property from damage caused by erosion and flooding, they also serve a decorative purpose by adding some vertical dimension to the landscape and improving the curb appeal of your home.
A family-friendly fire pit area will quickly become one of your favorite gathering places. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbeque and want the peaceful ambiance of fire light or need a spot for guests to warm up on a cool night you will never regret having a fire pit installed. Kids love to roast marshmallows while the grown-ups chat, and once the guests have gone home and the kiddos are in bed, you and your spouse can unwind by the fire.
Like fire features, water features are a beautiful addition to your landscape. It goes without saying that a gorgeous pond and waterfall can become the focal point of your outdoor oasis and make any outdoor space more soothing and welcoming. However, an often-overlooked benefit of water features is how effective they are at limiting noise on the property. The moving waters can drown out traffic noise and your neighbor’s blaring radio, replacing it with the soothing sound of a trickling stream.
Trees tend to be taken for granted, but they add so much beauty, value, and curb appeal to your property. They’re also excellent privacy boosters and noise blockers, especially if you live close to the highway or in close proximity to another house.
While these are just a few of the common multifunctional landscape features available, the professionals at Lancaster Lawn & Landscaping, LLC can custom design your landscape to suit your needs. To find out how your landscape could be the envy of the neighborhood contact us or book a consultation today.