Landscape Design Tips

Designing your own landscape can be overwhelming. Use the tips in this section to ensure the design process of your landscape goes smoothly.

• Check with your Homeowners Association for any landscaping requirements or restrictions.
  
  
• Decide in advance how much you can afford to spend on your landscape.
  
  
• Create a timeline to make the most of each season during the planting and installation process.
  
  
• Know your zones (mini-oasis, transition, arid)
  
  
• Take a gardening class at the Springs Preserve.
  
  
• Take photos of eye-catching plants or plant groupings you may want to use in your landscape.
  
  
• Consider blooming seasons when planning your landscape.
  
  
• Create a focal point for each part of your property. Use lines throughout your landscape to define the space and direct the eye to those focal points.
  
  
• Repeat shapes, textures and color to pull your landscape design together.
  
  
• Plan your irrigation system for several years in advance, accounting for plant growth and future water needs.
  
  
• Buy smaller plants to save money.
  
  
• Place trees first as an anchor and work your way outward. Be sure to allow enough room for root growth.
  
  
• Remember, new plants need six months to a year to begin filling out.