At Peer Landscaping on Fort Myers, FL, we’ve been installing landscaping since 2017, so we’ve seen several landscape design mistakes that we’ve had to work to correct in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Gateway, Estero, and nearby Southwest Florida areas.

Selecting Too Many Plant Colors for Your Landscape

It’s easy to head to the store, see all the beautiful plants and flowers, and think that you need, well, all of them. But have you ever heard the phrase “too much of a good thing”? It absolutely applies in this scenario. Too much color can actually end up being overwhelming your garden and can look as though your landscaping was mistakingly planted. Instead, it’s best to choose a range of colors, such as red, yellow, and purple or light pink, golden, and white.

Starting a Landscape Project Before Knowing a Budget

Planning a great landscape has many steps, but one of the most important is knowing how much you can reasonably budget on the project. Hardscapes such as large patios, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, and more are beautiful but can come with a high price tag. Make sure you’re well-educated about how much materials for your project will cost so you can plan accordingly and set a reasonable budget. If you want a large project but need to break up the spending, talk with your landscape designers and installers about doing the project in phases.

Installing Landscape Elements Without a Real Plan

If landscaping materials are installed piecemeal, then they may not complement each other in the final result. In theory, landscape plant colors should match well with materials used for patios or retaining walls and vice versa, and both of those should match well with the exterior of your home. Proceeding without a well-thought out plan for your entire yard may give you a space that looks unplanned and chaotic, which is not what you want when adding new landscaping. New landscaping is designed to increase curb appeal, not kill it. This is why working with a true professional landscape designer makes a real difference in the end and will save you money in the long run.

Be sure to plan for how the space will be used. If you’re wanting to entertain people, then focus on a larger patio with a smaller landscape around it so that you have adequate entertainment space for guests.

Planting Shrubs, Bushes, & Trees Too Close to Structures & Hardscapes

When planting, it’s important to remember that the plants being installed have not reached their full size. They’re much smaller than they will be in 2-3 years. If they’re planted too close to a home, or hardscapes like sidewalks, walkways, and patios, they could end up growing into those areas and overtaking them, damaging them. It’s recommended that plants have at least 3-4 feet of room around them to grow and expand.

Avoid these common landscaping design mistakes and more by working with an experienced landscaping company

At Peer Landscaping on Fort Myers, FL, we have extensive experience working with landscaping, including planting beds and hardscape projects, across the areas of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, and more. We will help you avoid the most common landscape design mistakes and create a beautiful landscape for your residential property. If you’re interested in learning more about our landscape design services, give us a call today at 239-645-6455  to start speaking with our design professionals today!