What Season is Best to Plan New Landscape Design?
Most people start thinking about redesigning their yards and gardens in Spring, but experts say it’s actually better to kick things off in Fall or Winter. Planning early helps you avoid bad weather, keeps you on top of seasonal planting, and helps you lock down contractors ahead of time.
1. You Have Time to Find the Right Designer or Landscape Architect
Finding the right designer could take time, plus deciding what type of design you want could influence who you choose. For instance, if you love large trees or want to showcase one your already have in your yard, you may want to consult an arborist and find out what plants co-exist best with that type of tree. Maybe you are interested in planting a native garden or seeking drought resistant landscape, which could mean you need to plan or budget for turf instead of grass. Hardscaping, decks and water features or pools often require multiple experts to dig, level the yard, install drainage, lay concrete or other projects that take time.
2. Creating a Sustainable Design Can Take Months
Design can take weeks or months to revise finalize. And you certainly don’t want to go through all the hassle for a design that won’t work for you two years from now. As you think about design and communicate with your area expert, consider the following events and details:
- Water usage and costs
- Ability to use solar power
- Do you entertain often and if so do you need outdoor entertaining spaces?
- Do you like to cook outdoors?
- What ages are your kids (or grandkids) and how do you envision them using the yard?
- Do you have pets that will use the yard?
- Can you have farm animals such as chickens in your neighborhood? Click here to see where you can have chickens in San Diego.
- Do you entertain often and if so do you need outdoor entertaining spaces?
- Do you like to cook outdoors?
3. Scheduling Labor Ahead of Time Puts You First In Line
Finding good contractors is tough. They are busy and often juggling multiple jobs at the same time. Save both parties frustration and hassle by booking them out early. By the time comes to prep the yard, built out features, then plant the plants, you will be prioritized on their list!
