The New Year is the time for dreaming big, setting your intentions for the months ahead. When it comes to your home and garden, it’s the ideal opportunity to envision your landscaping resolutions. From colorful flower beds aligned with the seasons to custom-designed swimming pools, patios and shade structures, the sky is the limit when it comes to landscape architecture. In this blog, we’ll dig into ways to bring these resolutions to life, providing you with inspiration for the coming year.
Nutrient-Rich Soil
Growth starts from the ground up. It’s essential to have the proper nutrients in your garden’s soil to support your plantings. Landscape maintenance teams will test your soil for the levels of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium — referred to as the “Big 3” — to determine which fertilizer to use. Each of the Big 3 plays an essential role in plant growth with nitrogen supporting green leafy growth, phosphorous promoting healthy roots and shoots, and potassium critical for flowering and overall hardiness.
Best Irrigation Practices
Another foundational element is irrigation. Healthy plants require the right amount of water. The right irrigation system to best suit your garden’s needs, taking into consideration the plants, soil type, shade levels and environmental conditions, is vital to keeping a garden thriving. For example, in Houston, outdoor spaces typically experience high temperatures and high humidity throughout the year while other climates may be more rainy or dry.
Seasonal Plantings
Add pops of color to your landscape with seasonal plantings. Carefully selected blooms, shrubs and greenery can bring freshness to your home. A landscape architect can help you craft your vision, incorporating plants that will thrive during the specific season, ushering in vibrancy to your outdoor spaces.
Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs
Who doesn’t love a refreshing dip in the pool? Swimming pools can be designed in all shapes and sizes — ranging from narrow lap pools to large bubble or geometric designs — to suit your unique needs. For smaller outdoor spaces, lap and plunge pools offer an efficient way to add a pool without taking up a large footprint. On the other hand, larger designs may be better suited for entertaining, families and relaxation.
Custom Wooden Structures
Add shaded outdoor areas with wooden structures, such as canopies, pergolas, gazebos and arbors. Available in all shapes, sizes and styles, these custom-built structures often serve as an aesthetic focal point in your landscape, elevating your outdoor space.
If you’re ready to dream big and take the first step toward your landscaping resolutions, we’re here to help. Prewett, Read & Associates has been bringing life to design throughout the Houston area and beyond since 1998. We specialize in landscape architecture, design-build structures, swimming pools, seasonal color, irrigation and outdoor maintenance. Let us know how we can elevate your landscape.