Tips to Design a Beautiful Perth Garden Landscape

When it comes to Perth garden designs, you’re probably wondering what you should take into consideration. Well, when coming up with the right landscape for you, you need to take so much into consideration. There are aspects such as the existing design of your garden and property to consider. How about thinking about the specific plants you like and that are suitable for your ground? Would you know what to choose or do you need a professional to help? With all of these questions in mind, let’s take a look at some tips to design a beautiful Perth garden landscaping.

Great Perth garden landscaping begins with taking the look and dimensions of your home into consideration. Ideally, the exterior landscaping of your garden should blend with your house, being complementary to it. Often, local residents secure the services of a Perth-based design professional to ensure everything goes according to plan. A great landscaper will enhance the look of your property as well as any other existing structures. Here, at Landscape By Design, we are experts in creating a seamless flow throughout your yard. Just get in touch for details!

Have a Plan in Mind

Even though there could be the temptation to buy all sorts of plants to add to your outdoor space, it’s crucial to hold back and to stick to a plan. Great, liveable design always contains elements of width and height restrictions, particularly where trees are concerned. Your yard should be beautiful, functional and manageable too!

How to Achieve the Perfect Perth Pool Landscape

Here, in WA, having a pool is more of a necessity than a luxury if you have the space and finances. However, you can’t just stick a pool into the ground and that’s it. There needs to be time and thought spent on your Perth landscaping. When it comes to this, it’s best to consult with the professionals to ensure everything runs smoothly and according to plan. It’s very common to run out of steam when you tackle your pool area by yourself. It can also be pretty difficult to complete the project if you’re unsure about what you’re doing. You need to plant and landscape carefully, with one eye on the future to ensure everything looks great for years to come.

Finding Inspiration

When it comes to getting inspired, it’s a good idea to have a look around at friends’ pools to see what works for them. You can also browse through magazines to figure out what you like. Whether you’re working alone or with a professional who specialises in pool landscaping Perth, it’s a good idea to have some images printed out so you have a pretty good picture of what type of look you want.

Perth Small Garden Ideas for Any Setting

There are so many amazing ways to make a small garden work for you. Think about it. The smaller your yard, the easier it will be to take care of. In fact, when you have a wonderfully designed little garden, it can look absolutely amazing! Here at Landscape By Design we specialise in Perth garden designs of all shapes and sizes. No job is too big or too small for our team to work on. It’s true that we adore the challenge of working with a small space. We love to make the most of every last square centimetre!

Often, our customers prefer their yards to be on the small side so that they’re easier to maintain. A large garden may look good but think of all the effort that’s involved in looking after a huge space.

Of course, if you do have a big garden and need help with it, we can take care of that for you too. We offer a maintenance service that is second to none in the area. We are more than happy to tailor a plan that encompasses everything you need done and for a great price too!

Getting back onto the subject of small yards, we can also offer our services even if you only have a small patio or balcony set-up. There are so many great reasons why a more diminutive yard can be an incredible space to work with and to spend time in. So, what should you focus on the most?

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7 Perth Home Landscaping Rules Never to Break

The space outside your home is so important. Think about it. It’s the first aspect of your house that visitors see when they arrive at your door. So, to convey the right impression, it’s crucial to have the right landscaping. Perth is a beautiful area to live in and with this in mind we’ve put together some Perth landscaping rules you should be careful never to break!

Never overdevelop your garden
Resist  the temptation to add too many dimensions and ‘things’ to your space. You want your yard to be an enjoyable space rather than a cluttered and confusing one. Less is definitely more when it comes to creating a beautiful relaxing outdoor space.

Always choose the right plants
When you’re thinking about Perth landscape design ideas, you should always take the climate into consideration when you’re selecting plants. Don’t work against nature by planting trees, bushes and flowers that are just not suited to living in WA. Your landscape should be beautiful and flourishing , not dead and dying.

Trust the professionals
To completely change your entire landscape or if you have a job to do that’s pretty complicated, don’t do it yourself. Instead, ask the experts here at Landscape By Design. We can tell you everything you need to know about landscape designer Perth work. We know what works best and where and can provide you with excellent design advice.

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Top 5 Landscaping Improvements for Perth Pools

Having your own pool is really like living the dream. What’s better than stepping out into your backyard and being able to have a swim? When you think about your pool, do you ever stop to consider your pool landscaping? Perth people understand that it’s important to keep things as clean and simple as possible. With this in mind, let’s take a look at some key aspects that are essential to a great pool landscape.

Glass Pool Fencing 

Perhaps the best improvement to any pool area has to be glass pool fencing. It’s incredibly stylish while also adding a great deal of safety to your pool area. Glass fencing is also a wonderful way to create a seamless flow between the space where you relax and the pool itself. All you need to worry about is whether you wish your fencing to be frameless or semi-frameless.

Decking 

All good poolside landscaping Perth-wide projects are not complete without the addition of some decking. Decking keeps your feet clean and free from mud and grass. It also provides an elegant look that’s timeless. Here at Landscape By Design, we are the local decking experts. Contact us today to find out more!

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Creating a Perth Backyard That’s Safe for Your Kids

Kids are amazing but you need to be on high alert 24/7 to make sure they stay safe when they’re out in your backyard. To be fair, this just isn’t doable when you’re a busy family. So, rather than watching your children like a hawk every time they step into your yard, why not create a space that’s safe for them to spend time in? In this blog, we take a look at how to do this without spending a fortune.

Decking
When they’re looking for great decking installers in Perth people trust Landscape By Design to deliver only the best. We understand the needs of our clients as we listen to them to find out what they want. We can install decking that’s robust and that benefits from some shade too, so your little ones stay cool in the heat. Also, your deck is the perfect place for you to relax in the knowledge that your kids are safe and playing happily.

Lay a Lawn 
There is nothing better for children to play on than a lovely healthy lawn. However, if the thought of maintaining grass fills you with dread, you can always use artificial turf. This looks great all year round and doesn’t take much time to look after either. Just ensure you always pick up after your pets to maintain hygiene and cleanliness.

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Choosing The Right Plants For Your Perth Pool Landscaping

Having a pool in your back yard is one of life’s luxuries. It’s great to be able to come home after a hard day and to enjoy your own little piece of heaven. Pool landscaping Perth is something that you need to think about carefully. Although adding some plants around your pool looks great, provides shade and privacy, you need to choose the right ones.

Not all plants are suitable for our harsh micro-climate. Many will not thrive in a saltwater or chlorine environment. However, before you start worrying about what to plant around your pool, don’t panic. We’ve created this handy guide to help you decide!

Be mindful of plant roots

Rubber trees, umbrella trees, bamboo and so on might look amazing beside a pool, however, their roots can cause a lot of damage to your pool, paving and underground pipes.

Avoid choosing plants that shed

You don’t want to be collecting leaves and twigs all year round when you should be relaxing and enjoying your pool. So, you should avoid things like jacarandas, silky oaks and Illawarra flame trees as these shed flowers and leaves in the summertime. Save yourself lots of hard work by instead planting palm trees, flax and cordylines.

Think about pollen

It’s important to maintain your pool regularly to stop pollen from damaging your cleaning equipment and filtration. Yes, it’s impossible to have a pool that’s pollen-free but regular maintenance will help significantly. So, it’s a great idea to get into the habit of having a cleaning routine. Cover the pool when you’re not at home, replace or clean your baskets often and attach some fine material to your skimmer so you catch as much pollen as possible when you use it.

Give more attention to new plants

It’s crucial to pay extra attention and care to new plants when they’re in the process of becoming established. Take care not to let them dry out. Also, it’s important to protect them from the effects of the sun by putting plenty of mulch around them. (Remember to keep mulch away from the trunks of plants so they don’t rot!) New plants that are sitting in direct sun for the majority of the day could benefit from a light fabric shade.

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