Purchasing a new home is one of the most exciting milestones in a person’s life. Whether you are a first-time homeowner or moving from one home to another, there are a number of factors to consider when purchasing a home.
For many people, location and size of the home are non-negotiable, and in the process of prioritizing these things, the landscape often gets put on the back burner. If you have had to sacrifice the size of your yard to be closer to work or to get the right number of bedrooms and bathrooms, you don’t have to settle for a lackluster backyard.
Here is what you need to know about enhancing a small yard and making the most use of your space with some tips from The Parke Company.
Ways to Enhance a Small Yard
Tree Trimming
Trees add a lot to the beauty of a landscape. They can offer shade in the summer and add a majestic quality to the look of your yard. Unfortunately, trees are one landscape feature that can make your yard look and feel significantly smaller, especially if your property is already smaller than you would like it to be.
It is important to remember that, while the diameter of a tree’s trunk may be fairly small, it will take up far more space than just the body of the tree. A tree’s roots will spread out far into your yard and may make a large space unusable for other things you may want. Tree roots would grow through and crack any pavers below it, and tree roots completely eliminate the possibility of things like a pool or fountain.
Your trees’ canopy can also minimize the look and feel of your yard. As lovely as shade may feel in the summer, a heavy tree canopy makes your yard dark and cramped under tree branches and significantly limits the plant growth that can occur.
Depending on your desire for your yard, you may first consider crown thinning to open up your yard to the sun and make the space seem bigger through greater exposure to the sun. If you want to make more use of your space through hardscape installations and pavers, you may even consider full tree removal to get the most of your square footage.
Landscape Installations
Landscape installations of all kinds can help you to make the best use of the space you have. Even if you don’t have acres of land to use, there are certainly ways to capitalize on every inch to create the yard of your dreams.
Making the best use of your space is all about how you want to use it. Amateur gardeners may consider getting raised beds installed if your yard’s soil is less than ideal or cramped space challenges your gardening prospects.
For those looking to host backyard parties, the savviest backyard may be structured with pavers and other hardscape installations that prioritize function over beauty.
In any case, an experienced, professional opinion is the best way to make sure that you can bring your landscape dreams to life, even in a cramped yard.
Contact The Parke Company Today!
It takes a trained eye to see a small yard and bring big dreams to fruition.
If you’re looking for the best landscaping companies in Nashville, look no further. With one quick call to the expert landscaping designers in Nashville, TN, your small yard will be the envy of property owners with ten times the space.
Irrigation system installation and landscaping services from a landscaping maintenance company like The Parke Company can help you protect and beautify your property without the hassle of tackling projects on your own. For residential or commercial landscape maintenance, give us a call at 615-350-6033 or contact us online today to see how The Parke Company difference can work for you!