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How To Design The Perfect Landscape | Landscape Design 101 - YouTube
Channel: Lowe's Home Improvement
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- Has designing the perfect yard
got you stumped?
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We'll show you some tips
to help you develop a landscape plan
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to make your property
the talk of the neighborhood.
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A good starting point
is to draw a plan of your yard.
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Keep it basic, but include things
that will remain part of your landscape,
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like a tall tree.
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Make several copies or use tracing paper
as you add elements to the design.
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On your plan, note key features
of your existing landscape,
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like hills, which areas get sun
and which get shade,
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any privacy issues.
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Next, think about your goals.
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Do you want a place
for dinner parties with friends?
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Need an area for kids and pets to play?
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Or maybe just a tranquil spot
to read a book on a summer day?
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How about a garden?
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Make your wish list
of current and future goals.
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Now start adding your goals to the plan.
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One way to start is to work big to small,
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adding the largest items
to the plan first,
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such as a patio, deck, or pergola,
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then fill in around them.
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Of course, keep in mind your budget
and short-term goals.
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Just as you have a style when decorating
your home's interior,
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use style outdoors to keep
the entire property cohesive.
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Look to your house exterior
for design inspiration.
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A traditional house works well
with a variety of landscape plans,
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while a modern dwelling does best
with clean lines and simple plantings,
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such as ornamental grasses.
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Now let's talk about some different ideas
for your plan.
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Plants are definitely one of the most
important parts of your landscape
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and one of the easiest ways
to define a new look.
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Beds with clean lines define areas
and points of interest,
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while curves tend to look more natural.
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Again, think of using plants
as you would decorate your house.
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Pick just a few colors that work together,
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or at least avoid lots of variation
in small areas,
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but feel free to mix up texture and size.
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Layer the heights in your beds...
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tallest in the back, smallest up front.
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Keep in mind how tall the plant will be
when it's mature
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so it doesn't grow to block a window.
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Here's a tip...
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When selecting plants,
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know that perennials grow back
every season,
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while annuals
will need to be planted each year.
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Another tip...
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Plantings tend to look best
when they're in odd numbers.
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Now, along the house,
consider using a bush or wider plant
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to soften the corners.
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However, keep large plants
a few feet from the foundation
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to prevent damage from roots.
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If privacy is a priority,
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consider planting hedges as a fence,
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or build a traditional fence.
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Different styles are available
to fit your preference.
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Just check your local codes
before you install.
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If your property has a hill,
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planting on the slope is a possibility,
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or you can use small retaining walls
of various levels
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to define different points of interest.
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Next, think about pathways
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to get to the different points of interest
in your yard.
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Solid concrete, or pavers, are more formal
and offer defined direction.
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Crushed gravel is a softer alternative.
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And stepping stones
give a natural feel to the land.
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Just be sure to space them
as someone would step
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and use a landing every few stones
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to create an opportunity
to stop and enjoy the view.
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A great way to add tranquility
and a touch of nature
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is by adding a water feature.
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A small pond installation
not only looks nice,
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it is perfect for plants and fish.
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To add relaxing sounds
and help mask noise,
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try a fountain.
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A statue or tabletop fountain
is a nice option for small spaces.
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As your landscape comes together,
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consider highlighting the different areas
with landscape lighting...
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Uplights or spotlights for trees,
floodlights for beds,
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and path lights illuminate a landscape
for nighttime enjoyment.
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Of course, these design principles
can be used in your backyard,
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but also your front yard
and your side yard.
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However, keep maintenance in mind
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and how much time you'll want to spend
taking care of your yard.
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Now that you have your plan ready,
head into your local Lowe's
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to find out which plants and flowers
grow best in your area.
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And remember, the best landscaping tip
of all is to do what makes you happy,
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and you'll have
the perfect outdoor space to enjoy.
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