Landscape Overhaul

Sometimes, your landscape just needs a little T.L.C., other times, your landscape needs a lot of work. Starting a complete landscaping overhaul can be a daunting task for many homeowners, but there are steps you can take that make the task less challenging.

Before you start your overhaul, there are a few things to consider, from the design of your new landscape to the time and budget of your project. Read on….

Draw it Out

When planning your landscaping overhaul, it is best to draw out what you’re envisioning. This is a great way to have a hard, physical copy of what you want. Start with the hardscapes in your yard, like paths, patios and driveways then move on to where you want plants, flowers and bushes to lie.

Don’t be afraid to draw multiple ideas before you pick your new landscape.

What to Keep

If there are things in your garden that are salvageable and are worth keeping, use them in your new garden! Consider keeping healthy plants whether you leave them where they are or transplant them somewhere new.  Maintaining some of the current plants in your new garden will help create a more established feel from the get-go.

If you’re keeping some of your existing plants, don’t be afraid to cut them back a bit; plants like healthy shrubs have an established root systems and can withstand serious trimming.

What to Buy

When it comes to buying new plants, consider plants that will thrive in New Jersey climates. Getting inspiration from websites is a great place to start but, that perfect garden in Arizona that you saw on Pinterest has plants that aren’t going to survive in a colder climate. Shopping for plants at your local garden store allows you to see options that will work in your climate.

Pro tip- take pictures of your yard and bring a soil sample with you as the gardener will be able to help suggest plants that will work best in your specific yard conditions.

Design

When creating your new landscape, add some creativity to the design! Keep in mind the structure of your garden when planting and the structure of the plants you’re putting in. Consider placing larger plants, like evergreen shrubs, throughout in order to maintain composition when other plants aren’t in bloom.

Playing around with the colors of your plants and flowers is a fun way to add bursts of interest to your overall landscape design.

Budget and Time

With any housing project, it is important to set a realistic timeline and budget. When coming up with your budget, consider the type of plants you’re purchasing and how many new plants you’re adding to your garden. If you find yourself on a tighter budget, you can always add plants to your garden little by little, or choose to plant perennials that bloom every year. When it comes to a timeline, it all depends on scope and how much work you are doing. 

Best recommendation we can give is to take your time because the best results come from projects that weren’t rushed through.