When you’re home in the winter and looking out your back door, what do you wish you could see there all the time? Plan for spring landscaping now to get yourself through the cold and frozen time of year and look forward to the warmer weather to come and the transformations that your landscape designers can bring to life in your outdoor space.
Envision an Oasis
Winter is the time of year to wish for everything you want in your backyard. Consult with a professional landscaper and find out what parts of your vision are possible based on budget and space. If you know you want a patio, but also desire features that add even more flair and usefulness, ask about:
- Water features. The sensory and visual benefits of water features can be added to a patio through a waterwall, bubblers, or a waterfall. Complement a walkway or pool or draw attention to a rarely used area of the backyard.
- Seat wall. It’s smart to add built-in seating outside. Instead of worrying about having enough chairs or cushions or lounge furniture, a seat wall makes it easy for you and family and friends to sit comfortably while saving space.
- Softscaping. Lush greenery, flowering trees, and colorful flowers make any backyard pop, no matter how much hardscaping you have. A thoughtful, careful design highlights particular areas, covers flaws, makes use of vertical space, and beautifies your entire home.
Consider All Seasons
It’s easy to get tunnel vision on your outdoor planning if you’re desperate for warm weather to arrive. Keep in mind, though, that even in Michigan it’s possible to have outdoor space that is user-friendly year-round, especially with all-weather features like these:
- Fire elements. Whether you like to sit in a circle and get cozy around a fire pit or live for evenings beside a statuesque fireplace, these fire elements create a warm focal point made of stone or brick for family gatherings or solo enjoyment.
- Outdoor kitchen. If you entertain frequently in warmer months, are a family that likes to eat outside anytime, or regularly host tailgates or holiday festivities, an outdoor kitchen is a useful addition. A second cooking space with storage, refrigeration, prep counters, and eating spaces will never go to waste.
Use All Your Senses
Spring landscaping is an opportunity to add permanent all-weather elements and soft features to your backyard for a harmonious space that touches multiple senses.
- Do you want your patio to blend into its environment or stand out with darker or lighter materials and shapes?
- A trickling water fountain, rustling trees and tall grass, a crackling fire pit – the sounds of natural and humanmade features blend for a beautiful background melody.
- The combination of hard and soft elements like a meandering walkway alongside a waterfall make for a soothing environment.
Prep Now for Spring Landscaping
Winter doesn’t have to shut down outdoor living. If you don’t already have a patio and elements that enhance your exterior space, now is the time to plan for a spring installation that you can enjoy all year. Contact Visionary Landscaping in Bruce Township, MI, to schedule a consultation and find out what’s possible when the weather breaks.
