When it comes to designing the perfect landscape for your residential or commercial property in central New Jersey you want to make sure care is taken to ensure things are done the right way. Xeriscaping is one way to give your landscape a great new look using low maintenance options. Xeriscaping does not mean turning your front lawn into a rock lawn, it means using plants and certain types of grasses that requires less irrigation and care. The entire landscape design process first starts with the creative ideas where we focus on future operating costs. If you give us a budget to start with, we will stick within that budget to help keep your monthly maintenance expenses low. We focus on provided spaces that are both functional and usable for entertaining or taking a break from the workday. You can install anything from an outdoor bar to a fire pit, and more. You can just tell us the type of design you want, and we will do our best to create it within your budget. Below we have a few suggestions that may help you get started if you are struggling with the creative aspect.
Create a Shelter
One element that is key to creating an outdoor space for entertainment or for your employees to lunch is a comfortable shelter to sit under. During the spring season central New Jersey tends to get a lot of rain, but with the right shelter you do not have to wait to start enjoying the great outdoors. An overhang that is attached to the house or building is one simple solution that can create a nice shelter to sit under. Some other ideas are a pergola, or a gazebo, both of which you can purchase from places like Costco, or Home Depot or you can have your contractor build it for you and work it into your design. Some of these options come with ceiling fans that can be installed at the time of construction to make the seating area even more comfortable.
Just the right landscape
Landscaping in central New Jersey does not have to be complicated nor does it have to be very expensive. The right design can mean the difference between a comfortable space and an uncomfortable one. At Sod Father Landscaping and Construction, we know exactly what flower, shrubs and trees will fit well into your property. We also know which ones require more of a shady area, or a sunny one. This way once the shrubs or trees are installed, they will thrive in the area they are placed in. Using natural elements that blend well with the hardscaping elements can really make all the difference. For both our commercial and residential clients we prefer to use low maintenance shrubs and perennials which add beauty to the area, don’t need a lot of maintenance, and are affordable.
Use the right lighting
Choosing the right outdoor lighting really helps you to add something special to your outdoor area. Lighting elements tend to be a better addition for residential properties if you are looking for something that allows you to continue entertaining your guests after dark. For example, you can go with the cheap garden lights that some pick up from Walmart. Or you can have your landscape contractor choose something a little nicer like fence post lighting or Chinese lanterns. You may be surprised at the number of lighting elements that can be installed on your property.
Utilizing some of the suggestions above you don’t want to leave everything to your contractor. Instead try to do a little research on your own and have a general plan for your yard. This will help the contractor to understand what you are looking for in your design. Also, when you do finally choose a contractor, be sure to read through the contract carefully. You want to know exactly what you are getting and make sure that there are no hidden costs.
At Sod Father Landscaping and Construction LLC we can not only help you with the planning, and design process we can handle the entire project from start to finish. You will also find that our contracts have no hidden costs. We make it very clear what the payment schedule is and the estimated time frame of the project. In some cases, weather may interfere with the work being done, but we will keep you informed throughout the entire process.
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