Regardless of where you live, you want to make your surroundings as beautiful as possible. Landscaping around your home that creates a serene atmosphere and is lovely to look at is the goal of most homeowners. However, it is not the same thing as creating a beautiful painting.
Landscapers like the professionals at Schultz Lawnscapes work with living plants that thrive or die based on weather conditions, insect and tree issues, and other circumstances, including the seasons. Lawn and landscapers focus on their knowledge of horticulture, an attention to detail, and the principles of design, while keeping an eye on affordability, to create the perfect lawn for you.
Design Elements in Landscaping
Creating outdoor living areas that have great visual appeal is no easy task but certainly worth the effort. Using the elements of color, texture, form, and linear patterns, our ‘lawnscapers’ can create an oasis of peace and tranquility that will welcome you home throughout the year. Make no mistake about it. Landscape design is an art form and we have perfected it over the years to fit any lifestyle and budget.
· Colors: Choosing the right colors for your outdoor living area will help you bring personality to your outdoor area. Are you looking for a Zen-like atmosphere or something more dramatic? Color also affects your perception of distance and perspective. Colors such as blue, green, and black blend into the landscape and can make your home look farther away. Colors such as orange and red will have the opposite effect.
· Linear Patterns: Lines and curves can be as powerful a design element as color. Patterns influence your eye movement as well as physically direct you. The height of your trees and plants determine the vertical lines of your outdoor area and the arrangement of planting beds combine to create the general linear pattern.
· Form: The shape of the plants, trees, and shrubs add to your overall design. Some trees grow upward and do not take up much horizontal space while others spread their branches and leaves and can provide the right amount of shade on a sunny day.
· Texture: It is important to create a balance between the different textures in your landscape. Succulents and cacti bring to mind a desert landscape; weeping willows and tall, willowy grass suggest a more tropical atmosphere.
· Scale: To create a balanced look, everything in your outdoor area should be considered in juxtaposition to the objects around them.
Call the Experts at Schultz Lawnscapes
Besides offering landscape design, installation and maintenance services to commercial and residential customers throughout Southern Virginia and northern North Carolina, we provide snow removal services during the winter months. Our customers are our number one priority so our customer service is unparalleled. We are a family-owned business and we treat our customers like family. For additional information, please email sales@slilawns.com or call (804) 586-9787 and follow us on Facebook. We look forward to speaking with you.