Starting landscaping from scratch involves a few essential steps:
- Assess Your Space: Evaluate your yard’s size, shape, and conditions.
- Plan Your Design: Sketch out your ideas and decide on features.
- Prepare the Site: Clear debris, level the ground, and amend the soil.
- Choose Plants & Materials: Select plants, stones, and other materials that suit your design.
- Install Hardscapes First: Begin with patios, walkways, and other non-plant elements.
- Plant & Mulch: Add trees, shrubs, flowers, and mulch for finishing touches.
- Maintain: Regular watering, pruning, and care to keep your landscape looking its best.