An important goal of any new homeowner is to make a house feel like a home. Adding personal touches throughout the house helps to enhance the feeling of being home and belonging. However, the yard also plays a large roll in this experience. In fact, with some simple landscaping, a new homeowner can show off a bit of personal style and take the appearance of the home to the next level.
1. Starting point
A yard is typically made of distinct sections. As such, in order to not become overwhelmed at the task at hand, it is important for individuals new to landscaping to choose one section at a time. For instance, if a homeowner values curb appeal, we recommend starting in the front yard. However, if a private sanctuary is desirable, starting in the backyard is highly recommended.
In fact, the starting point does not matter. The only thing that does matter is that the homeowner begins landscaping in an area that is important to him or her as the feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment will inevitably propel the individual onto the next area.
2. Low Maintenance
For anyone new to landscaping, we recommend keeping the maintenance to a …