Some Principles of Professional Landscaping Design



Whether a homeowner-to-be or a long-time resident, the best way to enhance the curb appeal and long-term value of any home and property is to invest in professional landscaping design. Professional landscape designers are educated and experienced in creating the perfect setting to complement the exterior of the house or business while creating a kaleidoscope of color and texture for a stunning approach or for shaping a private area for entertaining and relaxing.

Basics of Landscape Design

Landscaping design is based upon certain principles. While any new project represents an “empty canvas” to create a setting, different designers will inevitably offer different solutions. While one design may not be superior to another, the key is to enhance the space while incorporating the needs of the property owner.

Landscaping design should incorporate the following considerations:

Simplicity
  • Too much is too much.
  • Create a comfortable repetition of colors, lines, shapes, and angles.
Balance
  • Formal symmetry is precisely balanced, although this can be difficult to maintain over time.
  • Informal symmetry means approximately equal weight given to each “side,” but not necessarily perfectly balanced.
  • Asymmetrical balance can be very comfortably appealing.
Creating a Focal Point
  • Predetermine a point in the landscape intended to draw the eye.
  • The focal point can be a sitting area, a tree, a piece of garden statuary, a gazebo or other.
Rhythm and Line
  • Establish a repeating pattern of unique shapes.
  • This may involve a combination of natural tree angles, hardscapes, flower and shrub plantings, or permanent garden figures.
Proportion
  • Proportion is the relationship between the size of the structure and the landscape features.
  • For example, smaller trees and plants should surround a one-story structure whereas more massive trees should be matched with taller buildings.
Unity
  • Each element should relate to and complement the entire plan.
Using the Right Tools

Heritage Oak Farms produces and markets the finest line of equipment for lifting, transporting, and planting trees and other landscape plants. Their ProLine™ equipment category has been designed to reduce physical labor and injury, eliminate damage to the tree or shrub, and speed up the planting and transplanting process to cut costs.

Visit Heritage Oak Farm's website to view the complete line of labor-saving devices. If you wish to speak with one of the Heritage Oak Farms experts regarding the operation and benefits of ProLine equipment, or to place an order, call 888-288-5308.

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