As part of the process of creating a new design for your property's landscaping, it is important to take the time to view this project in a holistic way. While the changes that impact the aesthetics of the property can be a major concern during this type of project, there are also some functional and practical changes to the landscaping that you may want to consider making.
Terrain Alteration
There are many properties that will have fairly uneven terrain, and this can lead to several important problems for any landscaping design. For example, low-lying areas can be especially vulnerable to developing large standing puddles following heavy rain, and properties that have steep inclines can be far more susceptible to erosion issues due to the speed that runoff will be able to reach. Investing in terrain alteration work for your property can address many of these issues so that the area will be better suited to the design that you are wanting to create.
Discrete Drainage Systems
Standing water is a problem that can damage the plants that you have or are wanting to be placed on your property, and it can also lead to a larger number of mosquitoes and other pests on the property. A French drain system can be an option for discretely managing this so that the water can be safely directed away from the property. This type of drainage system will largely be buried underground, but there will be a series of surface grates or drain openings that can allow water to enter this system. This type of drainage system will require excavation work to install, but the enhanced runoff management capabilities that it can provide will avoid the need for potentially expensive and disruptive landscaping repairs in the future.
Efficient Irrigation Systems
Watering your landscaping is a very time-consuming need, and it can also have a high cost due to the amount of water that it will require. At the start of your landscaping redesign project, you may want to consider upgrading to an efficient automated irrigation system. Sprinkler systems can be one of the more common irrigation options for landscaping, but they will not be as efficient as drip-style irrigation options. These systems will slowly release water directly onto the soil in the areas being water. This can enable you to water these portions of the property while still minimizing the water that is used and providing extremely accurate placement of the water.
