When you purchase a new home it can be tempting to add your own finesses to your landscaping scheme right away. There are a few tips you should consider before proceeding with any changes to the Landscape Design of your Ottawa home.
Wish List
Prepare a wish list of the things you would ideally like to see on your property from major features such as a pool to smaller items such as a water feature or a sandbox for the kids. Look at your current space and see what areas might work well for your wish list and come up with a good rough idea of the changes you would ideally like to make including those that are required right away and those that can be added gradually.
Sun and Wind
You will not get a good feel for your property until you keep an eye on how the run and wind occur throughout the day. For example you might have your heart set on an awning or a tent style gazebo but once you sit in the garden a couple of times you might experience stronger winds than you had at your last property. As well ideas for a pool might be difficult without much sun on the property and even certain types of plants might not work due to too much sun. You might also find with so much sun you might need a structure to protect you from the heat such as a gazebo.
Enjoy the Current Space
Before you make any decisions enjoy the space in its current condition. Even a garden that is non-existent might reveal some unexpected pleasures or features you might not want to remove such as a large shady tree that makes the perfect spot to sit and relax or worn patio stones that are moss covered and add a sense of history to the property. Once you get a feel for the property you will learn what you hate and what you love. It is also a good idea for winter moves to experience your garden once summer arrives and watch for what types of plants appear. You may have some lovely perennials you do not want to destroy because you mistake them for weeds.
Start Working
Now that you have your wish list and have experienced your property more intimately you can revisit the changes you wished to make. You may cross some things off your list but find you wish to add others. You can then decide what changes are realistic now and which ones can wait. You can then decide which changes can be made on your own and which ones will require either construction of landscape design Ottawa professionals can provide for you. For more information .
