A good landscape design can be the difference between a house with a pretty lot and a dazzling home that's beautiful from every angle. Fortunately, a landscape that emphasizes the best features of your properly and conceals shortcomings doesn't have to be expensive or labor-intensive. If you've been thinking of renovating your outdoor space this summer, concentrating on a few key areas can yield fantastic results.

Create a Welcoming Front Yard

Nothing creates a welcoming atmosphere quite like an assortment of beautiful flowering plants. Choose a variety of perennials and annuals with different colors and appearances to create texture and visual interest, like roses, snapdragons, and petunias. If you have a narrow front yard, a small iron fence will create the illusion of depth, especially when it’s draped with flowering plants and vines.

Hide Your Driveway

If your concrete or asphalt driveway is starting to show its age, it can be an eyesore in your landscape design. Fortunately, a small box hedge or line of roses and other flowering bushes running alongside the driveway can minimize its impact on your home’s curb appeal.

Think in Three Dimensions

Creating visual interest on a flat yard is difficult, but standing planters and hanging baskets can create a three-dimension texture with minimal effort. For an even more elegant touch, have a contractor install permanent, raised flower beds along walkways in your backyard or along your porch.

Disguise Sheds & Garages

Small outdoor structures don't have to get in the way of a good landscape design. A simple shelf installed on the exterior can make even an unsightly shed into a display of color, while large plants like ferns can easily disguise the rest.

As one of Batavia, NY's most trusted lawn and landscape contractors, Scalia's Landscape takes pride in bringing their clients' dreams to life with friendly, professional service. Visit their website to see some samples of their work, or call (585) 343-3106 to discuss your landscape design ideas with an expert today.