You should have a well-kept yard, no matter how long you've lived in your house. A beautiful landscape will increase the value of your house and improve the overall appearance of your neighborhood. A well-kept yard requires a lot of effort and time to maintain. The good news is that you can still have beautiful landscaping and less effort by creating a plan.

Planning

You can create beautiful landscapes that don't require a lot of time and effort by starting with a plan. Draw the area that you would like to landscape, then choose the focal point. It is possible to create a focal point around an elegant sculpture, statue, or water feature. You can go to a traditional route using flowers, trees, or ornamental bushes to be your focal point. You should note whether your chosen areas are in full sun, partial sunlight, or complete shade. This information will assist you in selecting low-maintenance plants that are best for your landscape. You can reach your local landscaping professional if you aren't sure what you want or how to begin. They are experts in making recommendations that work for you. They can also assist in setting up irrigation systems to ensure healthy plants, shrubs, and trees.

Enrich Your Soil

For young plants to thrive, they must be properly fed. Compost enriches the soil and makes it more productive for all your plants. Composted soil allows for the soil to tilth, which aids in plant digestion. You only need to do it once a year. The annual compost layer can be used to add mineral supplements and will continue to last the year.

Keep it Simple

It's tempting to add a lot of plants to your landscape design. However, it's far easier to have a smaller, more focused selection. A beautiful landscape that isn't time-consuming to maintain will be the ultimate goal. This can be achieved by choosing between 2 and 4 low-maintenance plants such as the ones below. These plants look fantastic and require less maintenance.

• Hydrangeas
• Dianthus
• Daylilies
• Coreopsis
• Blue Spirea
• Brilliant Sedum
• Black-eyed Susan
• Yarrow
• Liriope
• Boxwood Bushes

Mulch Is the Best Way to End Weeding

To reduce your time and effort spent on your landscaping, weed control is an important step. A layer of mulch 3 to 4 inches in depth will cover all your plants and save you time and effort. You will need to spend some time and effort at first, but you'll be rewarded for your efforts later. Organic mulches, such as wood chips and leaves, can help to suppress weeds and preserve soil moisture. This will help your landscaping thrive while giving your beds a neat and clean appearance.