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You know what you want people to think about you and your home, but sometimes, that is hard to communicate the way you want to.
By using landscaping, you can show the world just how much pride you take in your home and how well you care for it.

Get professional advice before starting a landscaping project.

While you won't need them to do everything, a short consultation and discussion might help you avoid costly mistakes.

Think about water requirements. If you live in an area that doesn't get a lot of rain, try to use plants that don't require a lot of water.

Measure the amount of sunlight that your home and yard receive prior to choosing any plants for landscaping.

If you don't, you may find that the plant that you were relying heavily on, will not survive the amount of direct sunlight you receive.

When selecting your landscaping design, look to your neighbors for some inspiration.

When planning out your landscape design, carefully consider the colors of the flowers, trees and grasses that you intend to use.
You may discover that limiting your palette to only one or two colors has the greatest visual impact.

A great landscaping tip is to make use of the available spaces that you have.

One particular helpful tip is to place bushes in areas where outside noise is a problem as the bushes will help drown out any unwanted sounds.

Check the quality of your soil before planting your flower bed.
Dig a hole and fill it with water to see how quickly it drains. Do a pH test. If necessary, do some soil amendment to achieve ideal drainage and good moisture to oxygen ratio.

Before beginning a landscaping project, go to a home improvement or gardening store first to ensure you have the right equipment.