Now that spring is here, are you feeling ready to tackle some yard projects but don’t know where to begin? Don’t let your landscaping goals and dreams take a backburner. Here are 5 tips to get out there and make your landscaping picture perfect:

Create a landscaping plan

Before you start digging and planting, it’s important to make a plan. You should set a budget and determine all your needs and wants. We recommend drawing a blueprint to help decide how many plants you’ll need and how well they will fit in your yard. With a plan, your landscaping will end up looking more professional and you’ll likely stick to your budget!

Consider your future yard

When you first put your flowers and shrubs in the ground, things might look a little sparse. Don’t worry about filling every gap and try not to overcrowd. Remember, your plants will grow and spread out. Part of creating picture perfect landscaping is thinking about how your yard will look once everything has bloomed and blossomed.

Choose a focal point to make your landscaping picture perfect

You want your landscaping to be one cohesive look. Selecting a focal point such as a water feature, a statue, or a bed of rose bushes will help determine the other aspects of your landscaping. Use your focal point to decide on the other bushes, flowers, or features that will compliment your focal point. This will give your landscaping a picture-perfect finish.

Picture perfect landscaping should be kept simple

Often times, less is more. Be careful not to go over the top with your landscaping plants and features. You want a balanced yard, not a chaotic one. However, keeping it simple doesn’t mean it has to be boring. There is still plenty of room for creativity! For example, consider curving the rocks by the flowers rather than putting them in a straight line.

Think outside the box

Landscaping is more than just flowers and bushes. Add mulch, rocks, or bricks to give your landscaping a completed look. Add a statue or water feature to bring a wow-factor to your yard. You could even add in a firepit for those perfect Minnesota summer nights!

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Ready to have a beautiful yard but don’t know where to begin? Give us a call! Great Goats Landscaping believes in collaboration. We work with you, the homeowner, to create a one-of-a-kind yard that meets all your needs and desires. We’d love to help you have the picture-perfect landscaping you deserve! (And, be sure to check out some of our other offerings!)

Have you been looking at your yard unsure whether to hire a landscaper or attempt to DIY? Here are a few reasons why hiring a landscaper will be of your best interest.

1. Landscapers are professionals

Landscapers know what works and what doesn’t work. They have an understanding of which plants are native to your area and are best for the amount of rainfall your region receives. They know which plants, bushes, and trees go together both artistically and practically. Landscapers are able to integrate your needs and desires with the natural needs of your yard creating an artistic and environmentally sustainable outdoor space.

2. A landscaper will save you time

From designing the yard to purchasing the supplies to executing the vision, landscaping takes a lot of time. Landscapers operate on a strict timeline, so you won’t have to worry about your intended weekend yard project turning into a summer-long ordeal. You’ll get all the benefits without giving away any of your time.

3. Hiring a landscaper is cost effective

Landscaping can get expensive quickly. The cost of plants, shrubs, bushes, mulch, and rocks adds up! Especially if you don’t plan your landscaping before you start purchasing. With a landscaper, you won’t have to worry about unforeseen costs. All you have to do is give them a budget and they will work with you to create the yard of your dreams.

4. Landscapers bring their own tools

Landscapers come with all the needed tools and supplies. Once you get into your landscaping project, you will quickly realize how many tools and pieces of equipment you need. You may even find yourself needing to rent large machinery. These purchases can eat into your budget. Don’t forgo certain aspects of your landscaping plan; call us instead!

5. A landscaper will help you get creative

Just because you’re hiring a landscaper doesn’t mean the project is out of your hands. At Great Goats Landscaping, we love to collaborate with you and create a unique landscape that fits your needs and desires. We don’t come with a cookie-cutter template for your yard. Every family is different, so every yard should look different! Let’s get creative together!

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What are you waiting for? It’s time to clean up your yard and transform it to a beautiful oasis. Don’t wait until summer; take advantage of these early-spring days!

Now that spring is here, have you noticed elements of your yard that maybe don’t look as nice as they did last year? We can fix that! Here are 3 reasons why you should plan your landscaping today.

Yards are an extension of your home, and they are just as important as any other room in your house. When you have a well-maintained yard with beautiful landscaping, you have a whole extra space to spend your mornings, afternoons, and/or evenings! We love a good bonfire in the backyard on a Minnesota-summer night.

3 Reasons to Plan Your Landscaping Today

We get it, there are always a million things to do, and it can be hard to get yard maintenance at the top of your to-do list. That’s why we’re here! Everyone deserves a beautiful yard, even if you don’t have the time for the upkeep. If you want a good-looking and enjoyable yard for the upcoming warm months, here are a few reasons why you should prioritize it right now:

1. Spring is the time of year to establish new plantings. Seeds need time to grow, and cuttings need time to settle into the ground before the summer sun starts beating down. Spring is also a great time to design the layout of your yard and existing landscape.

If you don’t prioritize landscaping now, you may be stuck with left-over plants and bushes instead of getting first pick!

2. Cleaning up debris takes time! Unfortunately, creating a beautiful yard isn’t as simple as planting a few flowers. Before you get started with the fun stuff, there are many sticks and leftover debris from last fall and winter that needs to be removed before fresh landscaping and new yard designs can come in.

Don’t let your dreams of a beautiful yard fall to the side because clean up is taking too long. Call us, and we’ll give you a hand!

3. Early season scheduling allows for earlier job completion, so you will be able to enjoy every minute of the warm summer months. (And they go by quickly!) Once the warm months really settle in, projects are already booked weeks in advance. By planning early, you will be ahead of the rush.

Yards Can be More Than Just Play Areas

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Great Goats Landscaping specializes in creating beautiful and unique yards. We believe the customer comes first. No two homes are alike, so no two yards are alike. Dream big, get creative! It’s time for you to have a beautiful yard. We offer free estimates and a quick turnaround. Call us today!

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