Are you looking to create an outdoor space where the moment you enter it you feel peace? Perhaps you are looking to entertain outdoors and your parties will range from outdoor pool parties to quite dinners? Maybe you just want a space that beautifully compliments your home and is an extension of your creativity and imagination? A lot of the best landscaping elements will be found in any type of landscaping design from outdoor kitchens to family pools. What are they?
Stone
Stone allows you to do so much in terms of design and function. What would normally be a bare path walkway due to traffic killing the grass can be a beautiful functional design that rinses off with a hose. The use of stone as an accent or supporting feature throughout your landscaping design is smart but you have to be certain of what kind of stone you are using. Around water, make certain you are using non porous stone and so on.
Water
Water features are becoming a favorite theme indoors as well but outdoors is where you can be as lavish or minimal as you want. Many places sell kits that include pumps and filters and you are only limited with your imagination and budget. In many cases, a professional should be consulted at the beginning of the project and throughout as you need help.
Green Space
Grass is great but just like trees there are several different types. If you want more than grass, which brings with it a whole set of problems like fungus, lawn moths, grubs and irrigation issues, consider planting a tree. Fruit trees are great for aroma as well as your own fruit and you can even get the broad green nut trees. Many trees come in fruit producing dwarf sizes that can be potted and moved around as needed.
Outdoor comfort – You do not want to stand in one spot all the time to admire your design. Adding outdoor seating and tables is a great idea as well.
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