I recently purchased a new home, and improving the landscape is high on my to-do list. Landscape design, however, isn’t always straightforward, and achieving a great look requires a little nuance. The stakes are also high. If you get it wrong, you might end up with dead plants and an ugly yard for all your hard work.
Still, DIYers can save roughly 40 to 60 percent of the cost of a professional landscaper and dramatically boost their house’s curb appeal. So, to get it right, I spoke with John Moe, who has 35 years of landscaping experience and serves on the certification committee at the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. He shared these quick tips.
Devise a Master Plan
Many people tackle landscaping headfirst without considering the grand picture. Eventually, they end up with a mishmash of plants that don’t look right with the house, or with one another.
Start with the end goal in mind for the best look. If you don’t feel up to the design task, get help. A landscape architect will typically charge $600 to $3,500 to visit your home and create a landscape plan; costs vary by the size of your property and the
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