A well-designed landscape does not only make your home more beautiful, it also boosts the property's market value. Of course, you need a landscape artist to undertake this project, but does that mean you have to depend entirely on this pro? Mostly yes, but it also pays to know your own project, starting with an understanding of the key elements of a beautifully designed landscape.

 

1. Line 

 

When it comes to landscaping, the word, line, refers to installed structures and edges. For example, this can be the perimeter of a deck or the edges of a flower bed. Lines can significantly affect the flow of a design. Straight lines and defined angles usually create a formal air, while curves tend to make the design more casual and relaxed.

 

Vertical lines may be used to lead the eye upward and visually increase the height of the design. An arbor is often used to create vertical lines. Horizontal lines, on the other hand, make the space look wider by leading the eye down the ground. Small hedges and walkways can add horizontal lines to a design.

 

2. Scale 

 

In landscape design, scale pertains to the garden elements' relationship with their surroundings. Choosing sizes which fit the setting automatically makes the design's scale suitable or appropriate. Your landscape artist must consider the size of both your home and your yard when deciding on a scale.

 

3. Color

 

Color is critical in landscape design. It doesn't only provide different shades, but it can breathe life a garden by adding dimensions. It may be incorporated with plant materials, paving or fences. The same colors produce harmony while varying colors produce contrast. Warm colors can also affect the design differently from cool colors. Of course, Professional lawn cutting Perth landscapers will always choose a color theme that makes the whole design cohesive.

 

4. Form

 

Form refers to the shape of a plant or material. Depending on the design theme, certain shapes will be chosen. For instance, in a formal design, clipped topiaries would be perfect; in an informal garden, more flowing forms are included. Trees have unique shapes so they're a good place to begin.

 

5. Texture

 

Texture is generally created with the use of plants, but it can also be achieved with the addition of hardscape materials. By plant texture, we mean how coarse or fine, smooth or rough, or light or heavy a certain plant is. Flowers, bark, branches and leaves all add texture. The use of plants with varying textures is a good way to add life to a landscape design.

 

It might be a good idea to study these elements and provide some inputs to your Lawn Mowing Perth artist. It's also a good way of telling him indirectly that you know what he's doing - at least, the overall picture. It will keep him on his toes while working on your project.